Question 1

Goals of the HITECH Act include fraud prevention and enhancing data security.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which provision of HIPAA deals with procedures for investigations and hearings related to compliance issues and penalties for violations?
A)Privacy Rule
B)Unique Identifiers Rule
C)Enforcement Rule
D)Security Rule

Accepted Answer

Enforcement Rule

Question 3

If the patient is a minor, consent to the disclosure of protected health information (PHI) must be provided by a parent or:
A)grandparent.
B)legal guardian.
C)sibling.
D)teacher.

Accepted Answer

legal guardian.

Question 4

Which type of safeguard involves establishing and maintaining authentication systems such as passwords, double keying, and token systems?
A)Administrative
B)Procedural
C)Physical
D)Technical

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which type of safeguard involves establishing and...

Question 5

The process of scrambling and encoding electronic data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized users is known as:
A)encryption.
B)coding.
C)translation.
D)transcription.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of scrambling and encoding electronic...

Question 6

Protected health information (PHI) can be released to interpreters in situations when the patient has given consent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which type of safeguard involves limiting access to computer hardware and software only to properly authorized personnel?
A)Administrative
B)Procedural
C)Physical
D)Technical

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which type of safeguard involves limiting access...

Question 8

Under HIPAA, medical schools are considered covered entities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A provider may share patient information with an interpreter when the interpreter is:
A)a friend of the patient and the patient agrees.
B)a family member of the patient and the patient agrees.
C)a staff member, contractor, or volunteer who works for the provider.
D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A provider may share patient information with...

Question 10

Technical safeguards are rules and policies related to the documenting of time-consuming, complex medical procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The three types of protections of electronic data that must be in place to be in compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule are administrative, physical, and technical __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The three types of protections of electronic...

Question 12

The HITECH Act is part of the:
A)Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
B)American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
C)Tax Relief and Health Care Act.
D)Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The HITECH Act is part of the:
A)Health...

Question 13

Criminal penalties for HIPAA violations can include fines and what type of prison sentences?
A)1 year to 5 years
B)1 year to 10 years
C)2 years to 8 years
D)2 years to 15 years

Accepted Answer

The answer of Criminal penalties for HIPAA violations can include...

Question 14

Which type of safeguard involves having disaster recovery procedures in place to secure data in the event of a disaster or emergency?
A)Administrative
B)Procedural
C)Physical
D)Technical

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which type of safeguard involves having disaster...

Question 15

The majority of Medicare claims are submitted electronically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The unique identifier for employers (business entities) that sponsor health insurance plans is the:
A)Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN).
B)Social Security number.
C)National Provider Identifier (NPI).
D)National Health Plan Identifier.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The unique identifier for employers (business entities)...

Question 17

What does the work plan released by the Office of Inspector General each year focus on?
A)Inspections of healthcare facilities
B)New provisions added to the HIPAA rules
C)Enhancements to computer security systems
D)Areas targeted for fraud and abuse investigation

Accepted Answer

The answer of What does the work plan released by...

Question 18

Technical safeguards include data corroboration, authentication, and data security measures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Criminal penalties for HIPAA violations can include prison time and financial penalties up to what maximum amount?
A)$100,000
B)$150,000
C)$250,000
D)$400,000

Accepted Answer

The answer of Criminal penalties for HIPAA violations can include...

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: Confidential patient health data that is entered and stored on a computer system
HIPAA provision that deals with protecting the confidentiality of patient health information, regardless of its format
Information held by a HIPAA-covered entity that concerns patient identity, health status, or payment for healthcare
Requirements established by the HITECH Act for the implementation of standardized electronic health records and related technologies
Legally mandated policies, procedures, and actions that protect the privacy of patient health information
Legislation enacted to strengthen HIPAA privacy and security protections and enhance enforcement efforts
HIPAA provision that deals with investigations, legal procedures, and penalties for violations
HIPAA provision that deals with establishing uniform standards for distinguishing one type of provider or business entity from another
HIPAA provision that deals with protecting the confidentiality of electronically stored and transmitted patient health data
HIPAA provision that deals with establishing standards for electronic data interchange (EDI) and for reporting diagnosis, procedure, and drug information

Accepted Answer

The Answer of HITECH Act and Unique Identifiers Rule and is...

Exam 4: Hipaa: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

Goals of the HITECH Act include fraud prevention and enhancing data security.

Which provision of HIPAA deals with procedures for investigations and hearings related to compliance issues and penalties for violations? A)Privacy Rule B)Unique Identifiers Rule C)Enforcement Rule D)Security Rule

If the patient is a minor, consent to the disclosure of protected health information (PHI) must be provided by a parent or: A)grandparent. B)legal guardian. C)sibling. D)teacher.

Which type of safeguard involves establishing and maintaining authentication systems such as passwords, double keying, and token systems? A)Administrative B)Procedural C)Physical D)Technical

The process of scrambling and encoding electronic data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized users is known as: A)encryption. B)coding. C)translation. D)transcription.

Protected health information (PHI) can be released to interpreters in situations when the patient has given consent.

Which type of safeguard involves limiting access to computer hardware and software only to properly authorized personnel? A)Administrative B)Procedural C)Physical D)Technical

Under HIPAA, medical schools are considered covered entities.

A provider may share patient information with an interpreter when the interpreter is: A)a friend of the patient and the patient agrees. B)a family member of the patient and the patient agrees. C)a staff member, contractor, or volunteer who works for the provider. D)all of the above.

Technical safeguards are rules and policies related to the documenting of time-consuming, complex medical procedures.

The three types of protections of electronic data that must be in place to be in compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule are administrative, physical, and technical __________ .

The HITECH Act is part of the: A)Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. B)American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. C)Tax Relief and Health Care Act. D)Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Criminal penalties for HIPAA violations can include fines and what type of prison sentences? A)1 year to 5 years B)1 year to 10 years C)2 years to 8 years D)2 years to 15 years

Which type of safeguard involves having disaster recovery procedures in place to secure data in the event of a disaster or emergency? A)Administrative B)Procedural C)Physical D)Technical

The majority of Medicare claims are submitted electronically.

The unique identifier for employers (business entities) that sponsor health insurance plans is the: A)Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN). B)Social Security number. C)National Provider Identifier (NPI). D)National Health Plan Identifier.

What does the work plan released by the Office of Inspector General each year focus on? A)Inspections of healthcare facilities B)New provisions added to the HIPAA rules C)Enhancements to computer security systems D)Areas targeted for fraud and abuse investigation

Technical safeguards include data corroboration, authentication, and data security measures.

Criminal penalties for HIPAA violations can include prison time and financial penalties up to what maximum amount? A)$100,000 B)$150,000 C)$250,000 D)$400,000

Match the following: