#1
Which of the following laws regulates patient confidentiality in the United States?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act (FDAAA)
#2
What is the primary goal of patient confidentiality regulations?
To protect patients' personal and medical information
To promote free access to medical records
To encourage sharing of patient information among healthcare providers
To increase administrative burdens on healthcare facilities
#3
Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing patient privacy regulations in the United States?
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
#4
Which of the following is NOT a right guaranteed to patients under HIPAA?
The right to access their medical records
The right to request amendments to their medical records
The right to have their medical records destroyed upon request
The right to restrict who can access their medical records
#5
Which of the following statements about patient confidentiality is true?
Patient confidentiality laws only apply to healthcare providers
Patients have no control over who accesses their medical records
Healthcare providers can freely share patient information with anyone
Patients have the right to expect that their medical information will be kept private
#6
In healthcare, what does PHI stand for?
Personal Health Insurance
Protected Health Information
Public Health Investigation
Private Health Identifier
#7
Which of the following actions violates patient confidentiality?
Sharing patient information with other healthcare providers involved in the patient's care
Discussing patient cases in public areas where others might overhear
Storing patient records securely in a locked cabinet
Obtaining patient consent before disclosing their information
#8
What is the minimum necessary rule regarding patient information?
Healthcare providers should disclose all patient information to ensure comprehensive care.
Healthcare providers should only access and disclose the minimum amount of patient information necessary for a specific purpose.
Healthcare providers are required to collect as much patient information as possible for research purposes.
Healthcare providers should disclose patient information to anyone who requests it.
#9
What is the penalty for violating patient confidentiality under HIPAA?
Written warning
Monetary fine
Verbal reprimand
Community service
#10
What is the purpose of a patient's right to access their medical records under HIPAA?
To increase administrative workload for healthcare providers
To ensure patients have control over their health information
To prevent patients from accessing their own medical history
To limit patients' access to their own health information
#11
Under HIPAA, how long should healthcare providers retain patient records?
5 years
10 years
Until the patient requests their destruction
Indefinitely
#12
Which of the following is NOT considered protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA?
Patient's name and address
Patient's medical history
Patient's date of birth
Patient's social media posts
#13
What is the 'minimum necessary' standard under HIPAA?
Healthcare providers must use the smallest font size possible on patient forms.
Healthcare providers must limit access to patient information to only those who need it to perform their jobs.
Healthcare providers must use the least expensive methods for storing patient records.
Healthcare providers must only provide the minimum level of care necessary to patients.
#14
What is the 'minimum necessary' standard in relation to patient records?
Healthcare providers must collect the smallest amount of patient information possible.
Healthcare providers must restrict access to patient information to only those who need it to perform their jobs.
Healthcare providers must discard patient records after a minimum amount of time.
Healthcare providers must provide the minimum level of care necessary to patients.
#15
Under HIPAA, what must healthcare providers do in the event of a data breach involving patient information?
Nothing, as data breaches are not covered by HIPAA regulations
Report the breach to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Inform the media immediately
Notify only the patients directly affected by the breach