Question 1

Risk analysis in the Security Rule considers

Accepted Answer

Risk analysis in the Security Rule involves balancing the cost-effectiveness of security measures with the potential risks of disclosure. This includes considering the likelihood and impact of threats, and determining appropriate safeguards to mitigate those risks. Budget items for computer systems, the difficulty of hacking, and the cost of insurance may be factors in the analysis, but they are not the primary considerations.

Question 2

The ability to continue after a disaster of some kind is a requirement of Security Rule. What item is considered part of the contingency plan or business continuity plan?

Accepted Answer

An emergency mode operation plan is considered part of the contingency plan or business continuity plan. Regular biohazard drills may be important but are not necessarily part of this plan. Risk analysis is important but is not part of the contingency plan itself. Finding someone to figure out payroll is not directly related to the contingency plan or business continuity plan.

Question 3

The Security Rule addresses four areas in order to provide sufficient physical safeguards. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

The Security Rule addresses three areas in order to provide sufficient physical safeguards: workstation security, device and media controls, and facility access controls. Electronic signatures are not part of physical safeguards, but rather fall under the technical safeguards category.

Question 4

Which of the following items is a technical safeguard of the Security Rule?

Accepted Answer

Entity authentication is a technical safeguard that involves verifying the identity of a user or entity accessing protected health information. Workstation location, data backup plans, and storage capacity are all examples of physical or administrative safeguards.

Question 5

The act of changing readable text into a vast series of "garbled" characters using complex mathematical algorithms is called

Accepted Answer

The act of changing readable text into a vast series of "garbled" characters using complex mathematical algorithms is called encryption. It is often used to protect sensitive information during transmission or storage, and is an essential part of information security.

Question 6

The required areas of the Security Rule

Accepted Answer

The Security Rule requires "reasonable and appropriate" implementation of administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. These safeguards must also be documented as evidence of compliance.

Question 7

Integrity of e-PHI requires confirmation that the data

Accepted Answer

Integrity of e-PHI refers to the accuracy and consistency of the information that has not been altered, lost, or destroyed in an unauthorized manner. Backing up data routinely, accepting changes, and review by the Security Officer do not necessarily ensure the integrity of e-PHI.

Question 8

What step is part of reporting of security incidents?

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Question 9

The Security Officer is responsible to review all

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Question 10

Business Associate contracts must include:

Accepted Answer

Business Associate contracts must include implementation of safeguards to ensure data integrity, as specified in the HIPAA Security Rule. The other choices are either too specific or not comprehensive enough.

Question 11

Telemedicine videoconference tapes are

Accepted Answer

Telemedicine videoconference tapes are considered protected health information (PHI) and are covered by the HIPAA Security Rule if they are not erased after the physician's report is signed. The Security Rule requires covered entities (such as healthcare providers) to implement safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PHI. If the videoconference tapes contain PHI and are not properly secured or disposed of, this could result in a violation of HIPAA regulations.

Question 12

The Security Officer is to keep record of

Accepted Answer

Keeping a record of all computer hardware and software that enters and leaves the facility is a standard security measure to ensure proper management and control of equipment and data. Option B is too restrictive, as security officers should keep track of all hardware and software, not just new additions. Option C addresses only data removal, but not the entire equipment record, which is necessary for security management. Option D is too specific and not directly related to security management.

Question 13

The documentation for policies and procedures of the Security Rule must be kept for

Accepted Answer

The Security Rule under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires that documentation of policies and procedures be maintained for 6 years from the date of creation or the date when it last was in effect, whichever is later.

Question 14

To ensure minimum opportunity to access data, passwords

Accepted Answer

Passwords should be changed every ninety days or sooner to ensure maximum security and minimum opportunity for unauthorized access to data. This reduces the chances of password cracking or theft. Regular password changes also ensure that former employees cannot access confidential information.

Question 15

Reasonable physical safeguards for patient care areas include:

Accepted Answer

Monitors should be turned away from public view to protect patient information from being seen by unauthorized individuals.

Question 16

Record of HIPAA training is to maintained by a health care provider for

Accepted Answer

HIPAA requires that training records be maintained for a minimum of 6 years from the date of creation or the date when it last was in effect, whichever is later.

Question 17

Responsibilities of the HIPAA Security Officer include

Accepted Answer

The responsibilities of the HIPAA Security Officer include developing and implementing policies and procedures for the facility related to the security of electronic protected health information (e-PHI). While ensuring that new computers are properly configured and overseeing training are important tasks, they are typically outside the scope of the Security Officer's responsibilities. Reviewing the Notice of Privacy Practices is the responsibility of the Privacy Officer.

Question 18

Information access is a required administrative safeguard under HIPAA Security Rule. It is defined as

Accepted Answer

Information access under HIPAA Security Rule requires limiting access to the minimum necessary for the particular job assigned to the particular login. This ensures that employees only have access to the information they need to perform their job duties and helps prevent accidental or intentional data breaches.

Question 19

The Administrative Safeguards mandated by HIPAA include which of the following?

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Question 20

Audit trails of computer systems include:

Accepted Answer

Audit trails of computer systems typically include information such as who logged in, what actions were performed, when they were performed, and which equipment was accessed. This information is important for monitoring and investigating system activity and detecting potential security incidents. Option B is partially correct but doesn't include information about equipment accessed. Option C is not appropriate for audit trails as it is a security risk to store all user passwords and login information in one place. Option D is also incorrect as it refers to security incidents recorded in patient records, which is a different type of documentation.

Quiz 4: Security Rule Explained