#1
Which of the following is an example of a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?
Common cold
Influenza
MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
Food poisoning
#2
What does PPE stand for in healthcare?
Personal Protection Equipment
Patient Protection Essentials
Preventive Procedures for Emergencies
Post-Procedure Evaluation
#3
Which of the following is NOT a common type of healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Surgical site infection (SSI)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)
#4
Which of the following is a primary purpose of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act?
To regulate pharmaceutical drug pricing
To promote the adoption and meaningful use of electronic health records (EHRs)
To standardize medical coding practices
To enforce healthcare facility accreditation standards
#5
Which of the following is an example of a healthcare compliance violation?
Properly disposing of medical waste according to regulations
Ensuring patient confidentiality and privacy
Falsifying medical records
Following standard hand hygiene protocols
#6
What does HIPAA stand for in the context of healthcare compliance?
Health Information Privacy and Accountability Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Healthcare Industry Protection and Assurance Act
Healthcare Information Protocol and Administration Act
#7
Which of the following agencies is responsible for enforcing compliance with HIPAA regulations?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
#8
What is the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in healthcare?
Enforce food safety regulations
Ensure workplace safety for healthcare employees
Regulate pharmaceutical drug manufacturing
Oversee medical billing practices
#9
Which of the following is a primary goal of healthcare quality improvement initiatives?
Increasing healthcare costs
Reducing patient satisfaction
Improving patient outcomes
Decreasing accessibility to healthcare services
#10
What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) established by The Joint Commission?
To ensure hospitals maintain cleanliness standards
To reduce medical malpractice insurance costs
To improve patient safety and quality of care
To standardize hospital cafeteria menus
#11
Which of the following is an example of a sentinel event in healthcare?
A patient receiving a routine vaccination
A medication error resulting in patient harm or death
A scheduled surgical procedure
A routine physical examination
#12
Which of the following is NOT considered a best practice for preventing medication errors in healthcare?
Using electronic prescribing systems
Double-checking medication orders before administration
Ignoring warning labels on medication packaging
Implementing barcode scanning systems
#13
What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule?
To ensure healthcare providers offer affordable care
To safeguard protected health information (PHI)
To regulate healthcare advertising practices
To standardize medical treatment protocols
#14
Which of the following is a key component of healthcare compliance training programs?
Conflict resolution techniques
Patient scheduling procedures
Effective communication skills
Understanding of privacy laws and regulations
#15
What is the purpose of the FDA's Drug Safety Communications?
To advertise pharmaceutical drugs directly to consumers
To inform healthcare professionals and the public about safety issues related to medications
To regulate the marketing practices of pharmaceutical companies
To conduct clinical trials for new drug approvals
#16
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA regulations?
Patient's name
Patient's address
Patient's date of birth
Patient's insurance policy number