HIPAA
The reason a patient's record should not be sent by fax machine is because? (A. copies from a fax machine are difficult to read, B. there is no way to tell who will see the document, C. it takes too long to fax each page, D. fax machines are unreliable)
B
You are approached by an individual who tells you that he is here to work on the computers and wants you to open a door for him or point the way to a workstation. How do you respond to his request? (A. provide him with the information or access he needs because he looks official, B. ask him who at the medical facility has hired him and refer him to that person for assistance, C. immediately detain him and call the police and let them investigate weather he has a legitimate reason for being there, D. none of the above)
B
Protected health information is anything that connects a patient to his or her health information? T/F
True
What is the standard for accessing patient information? (A. a need to know for the performance of your job, B. if a physician asks you the diagnosis of the patient, C. just because you are curious, D. you are a relative of the patient)
A
When is it appropriate to send the original document? (A. for a court case, B. when the record is going to another physician, C. when the patient signed an authorization to release a form, D. never)
A
Which of the following is necessary to release a patient's record? (A. patient's written consent, B. physician's permission, C. patient's verbal consent, D. either the patient or the physician may authorize the release)
A
Patient records are used for? (A. for data regarding patient responses, behavior, side effects, and outcome, B. only occasionally, because it is usually considered illegal, C. for experimentation with treatment not approved, D. as a means to get research money)
A
Confidential information must not be shared with another unless the recipient has? (A. OK from a doctor, B. the need to know, C. permission from Human Resources, D. is a family member of the patient)
B
A physician may release a patient's record? (A. when he feels it is necessary to share the information with another health care professional, B. never, C. in the case of a contagious disease or when subpoenaed by a court, D. when the family requests it)
C
A physician reports a case of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) to the state. This is called? (A. negligence, B. breach of contract, C. physician's public duty, D. lack of confidentiality)
C
If you suspect someone is violating the facilities privacy policy, you should? (A. say nothing, it is none of your business, B. watch the individual closely and gather information, C. Report your suspicions to your HIPAA compliance officer)
C
It would be appropriate to release patient information to? (A. The patients non-attending physician's brother, B. personnel from the hospital the patient just transferred from, who are calling just to check on the patient, C. The respiratory therapist personnel doing an ordered procedure, D. a retired physician who is a friend of the family)
C
One of the most important duties of a medical assistant is to? (A. point out to the patient how test results have changed, B. review patient charts to monitor the care provided, C. fill out and maintain accurate and through patient records, D. explain how the patient's general has improved or lessened)
C
You are working in a medical facility when you hear that a neighbor has just arrived for emergency treatment after a car crash you should? (A. contact the neighbor's spouse to alert him or her about the accident, B. do nothing and pretend you do not know the patient, C. let someone know that you know how to reach the patient's spouse and offer the information if it is needed, D. none of the above would be appropriate.
C
A guideline for releasing medical information is to? (A. have the patient give verbal consent, B. send the original documents, C fax all the confidential materials, D. call the recipient to confirm that all materials were received)
D
A visitor who asks for a patient by name may receive the following information except? (A. patient name, B. patient condition in general terms e.g. stable, critical, etc., C. patient room number, D. patient diagnosis)
D
Confidentiality and privacy are important concepts in healthcare because? (A. they help protect a medical facility from lawsuits, B. they allow patients to feel comfortable sharing information with their doctors, C. they avoid the confusion of having people other than a physician distributing information about a patient, D. both A & B)
D
What kind of personally identifiable health information is protected by HIPAA privacy rules? (A. paper, B. electronic, C. the spoken word, D. all of the above)
D
which of the following is the appropriate way for the medical assistant working in a physician's office to leave a message for patients at their place of employment? (A. leave the medical assistant's name and phone number only, B. leave the physician's name and phone number only, C. Leave a detailed message so the patient does not need to return the call, D. Leave a message that the patient's doctor's office is calling)
D
A medical assistant may fax a patient's record? T/F
False
According to HIPAA, individually identifiable information does NOT include vehicle identification number. T/F
False
Copies of patient information may be disposed of in any garbage can in the facility? T/F
False
If a person has the ability to access facility's computer systems or applications, they have the right to view any information contained in that system or application? T/F
False
You are allowed to access you own medical record via the computer system at anytime? T/F
False
The criminal penalties for improperly disclosing patient health information can be as high as fines of 250,000 and prison sentence of up to 10 years? T/F
True
As with OSHA, employers are required to provide training to employees regarding HIPAA and have employees sign a confidentiality clause regarding privacy rights of patients? T/F
True
Confidentially protections cover not just a patient's health-related information, such as his or her diagnosis but also other identifying information such as social security number and telephone number? T/F
True
HIPAA was enacted in order to restore trust in the health care system among consumers, health care professionals and all those involved in the delivery of care? T/F
True
It is illegal for a patient to be denied a copy of his chart if he is unable to pay the fee to obtain it? T/F
True
It is not acceptable to have patients sign in to the office on a common sheet? T/F
True
Only the patient can waive the right to confidentiality? T/F
True
Patient information may be disclosed without authorization to medical researches? T/F
True
Patients have a right to access and review their health information? T/F
True
Patient records are used for? (A. advertising for physician services and for public display if a treatment is not followed, B. patient education, evaluating the quality of treatment, and medical research, C. comparison with other patients, public records, and compliance with governmental standards, D. evaluating patient satisfaction and terminating medical services if the physician and patient cannot communicate)
B
The best place to interview a patient is (A. In the patient waiting room, B. in a private room, C. in the hallway leading to the exam rooms, D. anywhere)
B
Which of the following are some common features designed to protect confidentiality of health information contained in patient medical records? (A. locks on medical records rooms, B. passwords to access computerized records, C. rules that prohibits employees from looking at records unless they have a need to know, D. all of the above)
D
When is the patient's written authorization to release information required? (A. in most cases, when patient information is going to be shared with anyone for reasons other than treatment, payment, or health care operations, B. upon admission the medical facility, C. When patient information is to be shared among two or more clinicians, D. when patient information is used for billing a private insurer)
A
Which of the following is the appropriate person with whom to share patient information even if the patient has NOT specifically authorized the release of the information to the individual? (A. a former physician of the patient who is concerned about the patient, B. a colleague who needs information about the patient to provide proper care, C. a friend of the patient, D. a pharmaceutical salesman who is offering a fee for a list of patients to whom he could send a free sample of it's product)
B
HIPAA security and privacy regulations apply to? (A. only attending healthcare workers who do direct patient care, B. only the billing department, C. anyone working in a medical facility, D. Top management)
C
The right to sign a release-of-records form for a child when the parents are divorced belongs to the? (A. mother, B. father, C. either the mother or the father, D. the physician)
C
