Question 1

HIPAA protects not only the patient, but also the medical facility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

If a patient sees other patients' names when signing in for an appointment, the situation is called a(n) __________ disclosure.

Accepted Answer

incidental
An incidental disclosure is one that cannot reasonably be prevented, is limited in nature, and occurs as a result of another use or disclosure that is permitted.Covered entities are permitted to make such incidental disclosures if they comply with the minimum necessary requirements of HIPAA.

Question 3

The Office of the __________ conducts audits, investigations, and inspections involving the laws that pertain to HHS.

Accepted Answer

Inspector General
The Office of the Inspector General conducts audits, investigations, and inspections involving HIPAA laws.

Question 4

The creation of privacy and security laws was intended to make the healthcare process more __________ and to provide faster reimbursements.

Accepted Answer

efficient
The creation of privacy and se

Question 5

Employees in healthcare facilities must be trained so that they understand the procedures related to HIPAA compliance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Healthcare providers face significant challenges during major __________ in keeping patients safe and protecting their privacy.

Accepted Answer

catastrophes
During major catastrophes a

Question 7

A(n) __________ is the person at a healthcare facility who deals with issues related to patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.

Accepted Answer

privacy officer
When a patient has a com

Question 8

Requests to amend PHI can be denied if the provider is not the __________ of the record.

Accepted Answer

creator
Requests to amend reco

Question 9

A notice of privacy practices must include an effective date.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Electronic __________ are used daily in modern physicians' offices.

Accepted Answer

media
Electronic med

Question 11

The goal of Title I of HIPAA is to reduce administrative costs in the healthcare industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Complaints regarding patient privacy must be filed within how many days from when the patient knew or should have known that an act occurred?

Accepted Answer

A) 30 
B) 60 
C) 120 
D) 180 
A) 30 
B) 60 
C) 120 
D) 180

Question 13

Which of the following could be considered an incidental exposure?

Accepted Answer

A) Confidential conversations between providers with patients overheard through the wall in adjacent examination rooms 
B) Physicians speaking with patients in semiprivate hospital rooms 
C) Seeing other patients' names when signing in at the office 
D) All of the above 
A) Confidential conversations between providers with patients overheard through the wall in adjacent examination rooms 
B) Physicians speaking with patients in semiprivate hospital rooms 
C) Seeing other patients' names when signing in at the office 
D) All of the above

Question 14

HIPAA regulations limit the use of pre-existing condition exclusions and guarantee that certain individuals can buy healthcare insurance after leaving or losing a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Patients have the right to request that their protected health information be amended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The parent is not considered the child's representative in which of the following cases?

Accepted Answer

A) When the minor consents to care and the consent of the parent is not required by state law 
B) When the court dictates that the parent is the child's representative 
C) When the parent refuses to allow the minor to have a confidential relationship with the provider 
D) None of the above 
A) When the minor consents to care and the consent of the parent is not required by state law 
B) When the court dictates that the parent is the child's representative 
C) When the parent refuses to allow the minor to have a confidential relationship with the provider 
D) None of the above

Question 17

A notice of privacy practices must contain information on how to file a complaint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The office policy manual should list acceptable forms of __________ that can be used to release health information.

Accepted Answer

identification
The office staff should a

Question 19

A minor can never consent to his or her own medical care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

PHI stands for:

Accepted Answer

A) protected health instructions 
B) protected health information 
C) private health information 
D) private health instructions 
A) protected health instructions 
B) protected health information 
C) private health information 
D) private health instructions

Exam 17: Privacy in the Physicians Office

HIPAA protects not only the patient, but also the medical facility.

If a patient sees other patients' names when signing in for an appointment, the situation is called a(n) __________ disclosure.

The Office of the __________ conducts audits, investigations, and inspections involving the laws that pertain to HHS.

The creation of privacy and security laws was intended to make the healthcare process more __________ and to provide faster reimbursements.

Employees in healthcare facilities must be trained so that they understand the procedures related to HIPAA compliance.

Healthcare providers face significant challenges during major __________ in keeping patients safe and protecting their privacy.

A(n) __________ is the person at a healthcare facility who deals with issues related to patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.

Requests to amend PHI can be denied if the provider is not the __________ of the record.

A notice of privacy practices must include an effective date.

Electronic __________ are used daily in modern physicians' offices.

The goal of Title I of HIPAA is to reduce administrative costs in the healthcare industry.

Complaints regarding patient privacy must be filed within how many days from when the patient knew or should have known that an act occurred?

Which of the following could be considered an incidental exposure?

HIPAA regulations limit the use of pre-existing condition exclusions and guarantee that certain individuals can buy healthcare insurance after leaving or losing a job.

Patients have the right to request that their protected health information be amended.

The parent is not considered the child's representative in which of the following cases?

A notice of privacy practices must contain information on how to file a complaint.

The office policy manual should list acceptable forms of __________ that can be used to release health information.

A minor can never consent to his or her own medical care.

PHI stands for:

Becoming a Successful Student

The Healthcare Industry

The Medical Assisting Profession

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Interpersonal Skills and Human Behavior

Medicine and Ethics

Medicine and Law

Computer Concepts

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments

Patient Reception and Processing

Office Environment and Daily Operations

Written Communications and Mail Processing

The Paper Medical Record Formerly Medical Records Management

The Electronic Medical Record

Health Information Management

Basics of Diagnostic Coding

Basics of Procedural Coding

Basics of Health Insurance

The Health Insurance Claim Form

Professional Fees, Billing, and Collecting

Banking Services and Procedures

Financial and Practice Management

Medical Practice Management and Human Resources

Medical Practice Marketing and Customer Service

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Emergency Preparedness and Assisting With Medical Emergencies

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Phlebotomy

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

Career Development and Life Skills

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