HIPAA and Privacy Act Training Flashcards Part 1

Question 1

Select all that apply: In which of the following circumstances must an individual be given the opportunity to agree or object to the use and disclosure of their PHI?

Accepted Answer

Both A and C
-Before PHI directly relevant to a person's involvement with the individual's care or payment of health care is shared with that person
- Before their information is included in a facility directory

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the HIPAA Security Rule are true?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 3

A covered entity (CE) must have an established complaint process.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

The e-Government Act promotes the use of electronic government services by the public and improves the use of information technology in the government.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

When must a breach be reported to the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team?

Accepted Answer

Within 1 hour of discovery

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the Privacy Act are true?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 7

What of the following are categories for punishing violations of federal health care laws?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following are common causes of breaches?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following are fundamental objectives of information security?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 10

If an individual believes that a DoD covered entity (CE) is not complying with HIPAA, he or she may file a complaint with the:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 11

Technical safeguards are:

Accepted Answer

Information technology and the associated policies and procedures that are used to protect and control access to ePHI

Question 12

A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is an analysis of how information is handled:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 13

A breach as defined by the DoD is broader than a HIPAA breach (or breach defined by HHS).

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Which of the following are breach prevention best practices?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 15

An incidental use or disclosure is not a violation of the HIPAA Privacy Rule if the covered entity (CE) has:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 16

Under the Privacy Act, individuals have the right to request amendments of their records contained in a system of records.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

Which HHS Office is charged with protecting an individual patient's health information privacy and security through the enforcement of HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

Question 18

Physical safeguards are:

Accepted Answer

Physical measures, including policies and procedures that are used to protect electronic information systems and related buildings and equipment, from natural and environmental hazards, and unauthorized intrusion

Question 19

Which of the following would be considered PHI?

Accepted Answer

An individual's first and last name and the medical diagnosis in a physician's progress report

Question 20

The minimum necessary standard:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

HIPAA and Privacy Act Training Flashcards Part 1

Select all that apply: In which of the following circumstances must an individual be given the opportunity to agree or object to the use and disclosure of their PHI?

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Select all that apply: In which of the following circumstances must an individual be given the opportunity to agree or object to the use and disclosure of their PHI?	Both A and C -Before PHI directly relevant to a person's involvement with the individual's care or payment of health care is shared with that person - Before their information is included in a facility directory
Which of the following statements about the HIPAA Security Rule are true?	All of the above
A covered entity (CE) must have an established complaint process.	True
The e-Government Act promotes the use of electronic government services by the public and improves the use of information technology in the government.	True
When must a breach be reported to the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team?	Within 1 hour of discovery
Which of the following statements about the Privacy Act are true?	All of the above
What of the following are categories for punishing violations of federal health care laws?	All of the above
Which of the following are common causes of breaches?	All of the above
Which of the following are fundamental objectives of information security?	All of the above
If an individual believes that a DoD covered entity (CE) is not complying with HIPAA, he or she may file a complaint with the:	All of the above
Technical safeguards are:	Information technology and the associated policies and procedures that are used to protect and control access to ePHI
A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is an analysis of how information is handled:	All of the above
A breach as defined by the DoD is broader than a HIPAA breach (or breach defined by HHS).	True
Which of the following are breach prevention best practices?	All of the above
An incidental use or disclosure is not a violation of the HIPAA Privacy Rule if the covered entity (CE) has:	All of the above
Under the Privacy Act, individuals have the right to request amendments of their records contained in a system of records.	True
Which HHS Office is charged with protecting an individual patient's health information privacy and security through the enforcement of HIPAA?	Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Physical safeguards are:	Physical measures, including policies and procedures that are used to protect electronic information systems and related buildings and equipment, from natural and environmental hazards, and unauthorized intrusion
Which of the following would be considered PHI?	An individual's first and last name and the medical diagnosis in a physician's progress report
The minimum necessary standard:	All of the above