#1
What does HIPAA stand for in the context of healthcare?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Healthcare Information Protection and Authorization Act
Healthcare Industry Privacy and Access Act
Healthcare Information Protection and Assurance Act
#2
Which of the following is NOT considered protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA?
Patient's name
Patient's date of birth
Patient's email address
Patient's medical record number
#3
What is the purpose of the FERPA law in the United States?
To protect the privacy of student education records
To regulate food safety standards
To establish guidelines for federal employee rights
To ensure fair housing practices
#4
Which of the following is an example of a breach of patient confidentiality?
A nurse discussing a patient's condition with another healthcare provider in a private setting
A physician sharing a patient's medical history with a family member without the patient's consent
A healthcare facility obtaining a patient's consent before sharing medical records with a specialist
A pharmacist storing prescription records securely in compliance with regulations
#5
What does the acronym PHI stand for in healthcare information management?
Protected Health Information
Private Health Insurance
Personal Health Identifier
Public Health Intervention
#6
Which of the following is a primary goal of healthcare data security?
To ensure data is always accessible to everyone
To prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of patient information
To maximize data sharing without restrictions
To prioritize convenience over data protection
#7
What is the primary purpose of the HITECH Act?
To increase the penalties for HIPAA violations
To promote the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology
To establish guidelines for healthcare insurance
To regulate pharmaceutical companies
#8
What is the concept of 'informed consent' in medical ethics?
Consent given by a patient without fully understanding the treatment
Consent given by a patient after fully understanding the treatment, risks, and alternatives
Consent given by a patient's family without the patient's knowledge
Consent given by a patient's guardian without consulting the patient
#9
What is the role of an ethics committee in a healthcare institution?
To enforce hospital policies and procedures
To provide legal representation to healthcare providers
To review and advise on ethical dilemmas and issues
To oversee financial operations and budgeting
#10
Which of the following is NOT a component of the ethical principle of autonomy?
Respecting a patient's right to make their own decisions
Ensuring patients have access to all medical records
Obtaining informed consent from patients
Respecting a patient's privacy and confidentiality
#11
What is the purpose of the Stark Law?
To prevent fraud and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid
To regulate healthcare insurance
To establish standards for medical device manufacturing
To ensure healthcare facilities are adequately staffed
#12
What is the difference between de-identification and anonymization of healthcare data?
There is no difference; both terms refer to the same process
De-identification removes identifying information while anonymization replaces it with fictitious data
Anonymization is reversible, while de-identification is not
De-identification only applies to electronic data, while anonymization applies to all data formats
#13
Which principle of medical ethics involves acting in the best interest of the patient?
Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Justice
#14
What does the term 'conflict of interest' refer to in healthcare?
A situation where healthcare providers are in disagreement over a treatment plan
A situation where a healthcare provider's personal interests may interfere with their professional obligations
A situation where patients have conflicting medical conditions
A situation where healthcare providers lack the necessary resources to treat a patient
#15
What is the principle of 'do no harm' called in medical ethics?
Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Justice
#16
What is the concept of 'duty of care' in medical ethics?
A legal obligation to act in the best interest of patients
A requirement for patients to take responsibility for their own healthcare decisions
An ethical principle that mandates healthcare providers to disclose all information to patients
A duty to provide medical treatment regardless of the patient's ability to pay
#17
What is the principle of 'fair distribution of resources' in medical ethics?
Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Justice