Question 1

A personal health record is a collection of the patient's important health information " that can be drawn from multiple sources and that is managed, shared, and controlled by or primarily for the individual."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which is an example of a valid reason for restricting access to a patient's medical record?

Accepted Answer

A)   Access to information in the patient record is never restricted, regardless of reason.
B)   Information revealed during litigation would adversely impact a person's marriage.
C)   Patient information obtained via court order would reveal criminal behavior.
D)   Releasing information might have a detrimental effect on the patient's mental health.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which is a method used by the health information manager to protect patient information from identity theft?

Accepted Answer

A)   Performing background checks on anyone requesting information.
B)   Permitting access by representatives of physician offices only.
C)   Redacting portions of credit card and social security numbers.
D)   Restricting password access to all hospital staff members.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

When determining which entity's federal or state law concerning the control of health information control is preemptive, the health information manager must understand that the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Federal or state law that is more stringent is followed
B)   HIPAA privacy rules always preempts state and local laws
C)   Language in federal laws preempts state and local laws
D)   State mandates result from mandates determined to be federalE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

An authorization for use or disclosure of patient-specific health information that has been combined with any other document is called a(n)  _____ authorization.

Accepted Answer

A)   Admissibility
B)   Beneficence
C)   Certiorari
D)   CompoundE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

A release of information (ROI)  authorization signed and dated by the patient is considered invalid when it _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Contains information that may implicate the provider in negligence
B)   Includes medical information about unnamed family members
C)   Lacks a specific description of the information requested
D)   Meets the facility's ROI policy as well as HIPAA requirementsE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

With regards to the method of disclosure, the law requires that it be made by:

Accepted Answer

A)   Any method consistent with professional guidelines and institutional practices.
B)   Electronic transmission that includes the application of encryption software.
C)   Mail or other shipping method that verifies the receipt of the patient records.
D)   Portable media such as CD-ROM, DVD, portable hard drive, or thumb drive.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

HIPAA provides for two exceptions in which approval for research does not require full IRB review. They include _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Identified information and waiver or authorization
B)   Limited data set and de-identified information
C)   Minimum data set and UHDDS information
D)   Research that meets criteria for emergency reviewE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which is an advantage of housing health care records in a central repository?

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A)   Control of health care records is granted directly to patients.
B)   Fragmentation of medical data is increased (instead of eliminated) .
C)   Privacy violations result in the enforcement of penalties to guilty parties.
D)   Third-party payers can access health care records without patient notification.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

An emancipated minor is one who is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Actively serving in the US armed forces
B)   Engaged to be married
C)   Not living with his or her parents
D)   Quitting high schoolE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

HIPAA regulations establish a "floor" of patient rights, which means _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Facilities of multi-state hospital systems abide by state laws granting the least access
B)   Multi-state hospital systems are bound by the federal HIPAA requirements only
C)   States may enact legislation that provides for additional patient access to records
D)   States must restrict patient access to records according to minimum HIPAAE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Lacking a core element and an authorization not being filled out completely are both common defects of an invalid release of information form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Health care information is owned by the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   facility
B)   government agency
C)   patient
D)   treating physicianE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

According to HIPAA, the _____ has the right to access patient information in the complete medical record.

Accepted Answer

A)   government
B)   patient
C)   payer
D)   transferring facilityE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

A redisclosure notice _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Allows information released by a facility to be submitted to RHIO agencies.
B)   Is optional when the patient information pertains to drug and alcohol abuse treatment.
C)   Protects information from the patient record from being shared with a third party.
D)   Prohibits information from being only for the stated purpose included on ROI form.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Which is a direct identifier that must be removed from research subjects' records in order to comply with the use of a limited data set?

Accepted Answer

A)   Account number
B)   Age
C)   Gender
D)   RaceE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The HIPAA Privacy Rule _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Authorizes the publication of protected health information (PHI)  by having subjects sign informed consents, even when a subject voluntarily participates in research
B)   Mandates that HIPAA regulations apply to whatever extent protected health information (PHI)  may be used during research, including publication of results
C)   Requires that an IRB review to etermine whether PHI can be used as the researcher suggests in his protocol or whether a waiver of authorization is warranted
D)   States that maintaining the confidentiality of protected health information is not an issue during research because all publications include the results of blinded data onlyE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Which is an agreement constructed to authorize a business associate's access to protected health information (PHI)  under the HIPAA Privacy Rule?

Accepted Answer

A)   Description of the permitted uses of released patient information.
B)   Government agencies that will be impacted by release of PHI.
C)   Methods for notifying the provider whenever the information is accessed.
D)   Name of primary business associate who will view the patient record.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

The role of an Institutional Review Board involves:

Accepted Answer

A)   Approving an informed consent that accurately describes the risks and benefits to the subject associated with any research to be conducted.
B)   Developing means and methods of obtaining financial resources that positively impact research, even if adversely impacting subjects.
C)   Maintaining the confidentiality of all of the subjects is optional when the results of research benefit society as a whole.
D)   Reviewing the research protocols to be sure that they comply with federal regulations only, regardless of the facility's location.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

In the modern view of ownership of health information, the health care provider owns the medium in which the patient health information is created and stored, and the patient possesses right of access.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Access to Health Information

Which is an example of a valid reason for restricting access to a patient's medical record?

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Which is a direct identifier that must be removed from research subjects' records in order to comply with the use of a limited data set?

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With regards to the method of disclosure, the law requires that it be made by:

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A personal health record is a collection of the patient's important health information " that can be drawn from multiple sources and that is managed, shared, and controlled by or primarily for the individual."

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A redisclosure notice _____.

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In the modern view of ownership of health information, the health care provider owns the medium in which the patient health information is created and stored, and the patient possesses right of access.

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Which is an advantage of housing health care records in a central repository?

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HIPAA provides for two exceptions in which approval for research does not require full IRB review. They include _____.

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A release of information (ROI) authorization signed and dated by the patient is considered invalid when it _____.

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When determining which entity's federal or state law concerning the control of health information control is preemptive, the health information manager must understand that the _____.

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The HIPAA Privacy Rule _____.

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Which is an agreement constructed to authorize a business associate's access to protected health information (PHI) under the HIPAA Privacy Rule?

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Which is a method used by the health information manager to protect patient information from identity theft?

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An emancipated minor is one who is _____.

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According to HIPAA, the _____ has the right to access patient information in the complete medical record.

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Lacking a core element and an authorization not being filled out completely are both common defects of an invalid release of information form.

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Health care information is owned by the _____.

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HIPAA regulations establish a "floor" of patient rights, which means _____.

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An authorization for use or disclosure of patient-specific health information that has been combined with any other document is called a(n) _____ authorization.

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The role of an Institutional Review Board involves:

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