Exam Preview for 1033: HIPAA: Impact on Privacy April 16, 2010

HIPAA: Impact on Privacy

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. The HIPAA Law was enacted in what year: 1976 1986 1996 2006
2. Individual and group plans that are covered by the HIPPA Privacy Rule include: HMOs Medicare and Medicaid Church-sponsored health plans All of the above
3. Individually identified health information includes: Social Security Number Favorite Meal Name A and C only
4. Discussing a patient's medical history with a co-worker is a form of _______ covered by the Privacy Rule: Oral media Paper media Electronic media None of the above
5. __________ health information is such that has had the removal of specific information that identifies a specific individual: Erased De-identified High-lighted Open
6. Who needs to be aware of how to protect health information? Only the doctor Only the nurse Only the therapist Everyone
7. A neighbor asks you how their friend is doing who was admitted to the facility you work in. What do you do? Tell them everything you know Tell them just a little bit, but not too much Tell them you are unable to discuss anyone's admission or medical status without authorization None of the above
8. What does the "P" in HIPAA stand for? Portability Protected Personal Physical
9. Which of the following is not a safeguard of protecting health information? Shredding papers with PHI immediately after use Storing papers with PHI in an unlocked drawer Securing information on computers via security passwords Maintaining files in locked cabinets
10. Penalties for violating the HIPAA Privacy Rule can include: $50,000 fine and up to 1 year of imprisonment $100,000 fine and up to 5 years of imprisonment $250,000 fine and up to 10 years of imprisonment All of the above