#1
Which of the following is an example of protected health information (PHI) according to HIPAA?
Patient's name and date of birth
Hospital's address
Medical equipment serial number
Nurse's work schedule
#2
What is the purpose of a confidentiality agreement in healthcare?
To restrict access to patient records
To share patient information freely
To discourage patient communication
To increase liability
#3
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a patient's medical record?
Past medical history
Family vacation photos
Medication allergies
Results of diagnostic tests
#4
What is the purpose of a confidentiality policy in healthcare organizations?
To increase access to patient records
To provide guidelines for protecting patient information
To decrease patient trust
To limit patient rights
#5
What is the primary objective of documenting patient care in healthcare?
To create bureaucratic barriers
To improve communication among healthcare providers
To decrease patient satisfaction
To increase patient confusion
#6
Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for securely transmitting patient information?
Using encrypted email
Faxing patient records to an unsecure number
Using secure file transfer protocols
Utilizing secure messaging platforms
#7
What is the primary purpose of documentation in healthcare?
To create bureaucratic barriers
To improve communication among healthcare providers
To increase patient confusion
To decrease efficiency
#8
Which of the following is an example of breach of confidentiality in healthcare?
Sharing patient information with unauthorized personnel
Properly disposing of medical records
Updating patient records securely
Encrypting emails containing patient information
#9
What does the acronym 'HIPAA' stand for in healthcare?
Health Information Protection and Accountability Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Health Information Privacy and Assurance Act
Health Insurance Privacy and Authorization Act
#10
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of breaching patient confidentiality?
Legal penalties
Loss of patient trust
Career advancement
Civil lawsuits
#11
In healthcare, what does the term 'informed consent' refer to?
Patient's agreement to receive treatment after being fully informed of its risks and benefits
Healthcare provider's decision to withhold information from the patient
Patient's refusal to participate in medical research
Healthcare provider's assumption of patient's consent
#12
Which federal agency in the United States is primarily responsible for enforcing patient privacy regulations?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
#13
Which of the following is NOT considered protected health information (PHI) according to HIPAA?
Patient's medical history
Patient's email address
Patient's social security number
Patient's billing information
#14
What is the 'minimum necessary' rule in healthcare documentation?
It refers to the minimum number of patients a healthcare provider can see in a day
It means disclosing only the minimum amount of protected health information necessary for a particular purpose
It requires healthcare providers to minimize the time spent on documentation
It mandates the minimum level of education for healthcare documentation specialists
#15
Which of the following is an example of secondary use of healthcare data?
Diagnosing a patient's condition
Sharing patient information with other healthcare providers for treatment purposes
Using patient data for medical research
Providing medication to a patient