Question 1

Today is August 30, 2008. When can the training records for the HIPAA privacy training being conducted today be destroyed?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA requires that training records be retained for at least 6 years from the date of creation or the date when it was last in effect, whichever is later. August 30, 2008 plus 6 years equals August 30, 2014. Therefore, the training records can be destroyed on August 30, 2014.

Question 2

Case Study #4 William is a 16-years-old male who lives at home with his parents and works part-time as al dishwasher at one of the local restaurants. While emptying the dishwasher, William is severely scalded and rendered unconscious. He is taken to the emergency room of the local acute care hospital for emergency treatment. Referring to Case Study #4, given the emergency of the situation, who should the health care provider, seek consent from in order to provide treatment to William?

Accepted Answer

In emergency situations where the patient is unconscious and unable to provide consent, healthcare providers can proceed with necessary treatment without consent to preserve life or prevent serious harm.

Question 3

HIPAA workforce security requires

Accepted Answer

HIPAA workforce security requires that access to PHI (Protected Health Information) be appropriate, meaning that only individuals who need the information to perform their job functions should have access to it. While criminal background checks, two-factor authentication, and card keys can all be important security measures, they are not specifically required by HIPAA for workforce security.

Question 4

When addressing physical security, which of the following should be taken into consideration?

Accepted Answer

All of the listed factors should be taken into consideration when addressing physical security. Natural threats such as weather and geological events can cause damage to a facility or infrastructure. Human-made threats such as terrorism, theft, and vandalism can also pose a risk. Additionally, activities that take place nearby such as construction or mining may cause damage or disruption to physical security measures in place.

Question 5

Juan comes out to speak to a patient's family. He tells them that the patient came through surgery fine. The mass was benign and they could see the patient in an hour. He talks low so that other people will not hear, but someone walked by and heard. This is

Accepted Answer

This is an incidental disclosure because it was not intentional and the patient's name or any identifying information was not disclosed. However, healthcare professionals should still take precautions to prevent incidental disclosures.

Question 6

Which of the following situations would require a business associate agreement?

Accepted Answer

A business associate agreement is required when a covered entity (such as a healthcare provider) shares protected health information (PHI) with a third-party vendor or contractor (such as a transcription company). The other options do not involve the sharing of PHI and therefore do not require a business associate agreement.

Question 7

An exception to the minimum necessary rule can be made when:

Accepted Answer

The answer of An exception to the minimum necessary rule...

Question 8

Would an entity that conducts the sale or dispensing of a drug, device, equipment , or other item in accordance with a prescription be a covered entity ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because a covered entity includes any individual or organization that provides, bills, or is paid for healthcare services, including the sale or dispensing of prescription drugs and medical devices. This includes pharmacies, drugstores, and other entities that dispense prescription drugs.

Question 9

You have to decide which type of firewall that you want to use in your facility. Which of the following is one of your options?

Accepted Answer

The answer of You have to decide which type of...

Question 10

According to HIPAA, covered entities may include marketing in a newsletter that is sent to a wide range of individuals.

Accepted Answer

Covered entities may include marketing in a newsletter, but they must also provide an opt-out procedure for individuals who do not wish to receive marketing communications.

Question 11

A patient authorizes Hospital A to send a copy of a discharge summary for the latest hospitalization to Hospital B. Hospital B uses the discharge summary in the patient's care and files it in the medical record. When Hospital B receives a request for records, a copy of Hospital A's discharge summary is sent. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

This is an example of redisclosure, which is when a covered entity discloses protected health information to another entity, and that entity then discloses the information to a third party. As long as Hospital B has satisfactory assurance that Hospital A appropriately authorized the initial disclosure and the information was only used for the intended purpose, this is not a privacy violation or inappropriate release.

Question 12

Which of the following measures should a health care facility incorporate into its institution-wide. security plan to protect the confidentiality of the patient record?

Accepted Answer

All of the measures mentioned (verification of employee identification, locked access to data processing and record areas, and use of unique computer passwords, key cards, or biometric identification) are necessary to protect the confidentiality of patient records in a health care facility.

Question 13

The purpose of the new security awareness program is(are)

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the new security awareness program is to help staff realize the importance of security and remind users of procedures, so the best choice is D, which includes both options. It is not necessary to lock down PHI, as this is not explicitly mentioned as a goal of the program.

Question 14

An organization that is a covered entity, performs functions that are covered and noncovered by HIPAA, and specifies the portion of the organization that will be subject to HIPAA is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A hybrid entity is an organization that performs both covered and non-covered functions under HIPAA and designates which parts of the organization are subject to HIPAA regulations.

Question 15

In which of the following circumstances would a data use agreement be required?

Accepted Answer

A data use agreement is required when a limited data set is shared with researchers to ensure compliance with privacy regulations.

Question 16

Which of the following is a true statement regarding psychotherapy notes?

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapy notes are meant to be kept separate from the patient's medical record and are never intended to be shared with anyone, except in certain legal situations or when required by law. Unlike progress notes, which are shared with the patient and other healthcare providers involved in the patient's care, psychotherapy notes are not subject to HIPAA's right of access or amendment.

Question 17

Margot has just gone through some computer training. One of the issues covered was how to prevent viruses from being spread. Actions that she, a computer user, should take include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Updating virus protection on a daily basis is a recommended action to prevent virus spread, not an exception.

Question 18

When is a data use agreement required?

Accepted Answer

A data use agreement is required when a limited data set, which is a dataset that does not contain certain direct identifiers such as name or social security number, is used. The agreement outlines how the recipient of the data may use and safeguard the information.

Question 19

A data use agreement allows the organization receiving the data to

Accepted Answer

A data use agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which data can be used, accessed, and shared. The organization receiving the data is allowed to use the data only within the bounds of the agreement, which specifies the purpose, duration, and limitations of data use. The agreement ensures that the data is being used legally, ethically, and in accordance with privacy regulations. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they go against the principles of data protection and privacy.

Question 20

The following data elements are in a limited data set file being released. Which data element is in the file in error, in that it is PHI?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The following data elements are in a...

Exam 1: Registered Health Information Administrator