HIPAA Privacy and Confidentiality Regulations in Healthcare Quiz
Test your knowledge on HIPAA regulations with this quiz covering Privacy Rule, Security Rule, penalties, and more.
#1
What does HIPAA stand for?
Healthcare Insurance Program and Accountability Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Healthcare Information Privacy and Accountability Act
Health Information Protection and Access Act
#2
Which of the following is covered under HIPAA?
Healthcare providers only
Healthcare clearinghouses only
Health plans, healthcare providers, and healthcare clearinghouses
Health insurance companies only
#3
Which of the following entities must comply with HIPAA regulations?
Healthcare providers only
Health insurance companies only
Both healthcare providers and health insurance companies
Pharmaceutical companies
#4
What is the primary goal of HIPAA's Privacy Rule?
To ensure the confidentiality of patient information
To provide affordable healthcare
To regulate medical procedures
To eliminate insurance fraud
#5
Which entity is responsible for enforcing HIPAA regulations?
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
#6
Which of the following is considered protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA?
Social security number
Date of birth
Patient's name
All of the above
#7
What is the minimum necessary standard in HIPAA?
Healthcare providers must share all patient information with other providers
Healthcare providers should only share the minimum amount of information necessary for a particular purpose
Healthcare providers should encrypt all patient information
There is no minimum necessary standard
#8
What is the penalty for HIPAA violations?
Up to $100,000 in fines
Up to $500,000 in fines and/or imprisonment
Revocation of healthcare provider's license
Community service
#9
Which of the following is NOT a requirement of the HIPAA Security Rule?
Implementing access controls
Conducting risk analysis
Providing encryption for all data transmissions
Implementing audit controls
#10
Under HIPAA, how long must covered entities retain documents containing PHI?
1 year
5 years
10 years
As long as they see fit
#11
What is the difference between HIPAA Privacy Rule and Security Rule?
Privacy Rule protects patient information, while Security Rule protects electronic health information
Privacy Rule regulates health insurance, while Security Rule regulates healthcare providers
Privacy Rule focuses on physical security, while Security Rule focuses on digital security
There is no difference between the two rules
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