AHIMA Health Records Management 2

Question 1

Which federal regulation establishes the minimum necessary standard for sharing protected health information (PHI)?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA Privacy Rule

Answer

The HIPAA Privacy Rule requires that only the minimum necessary amount of PHI be used or disclosed to accomplish the intended purpose.

Question 2

A patient requests amendment of their medical record because they believe a diagnosis is incorrect. Under HIPAA, the covered entity may deny the request if:

Accepted Answer

The information was not created by the covered entity

Answer

HIPAA permits denial of an amendment request if the covered entity did not create the information and the originating source is still available.

Question 3

Which retention schedule should a hospital apply when state law requires records to be kept 7 years but HIPAA mandates 6 years?

Accepted Answer

Follow the state law's 7-year requirement

Answer

When state law imposes a longer retention period than HIPAA, facilities must comply with the more stringent state requirement.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a deficiency analysis in health information management?

Accepted Answer

To track incomplete or missing documentation in medical records

Answer

Deficiency analysis identifies incomplete, missing, or unsigned documentation so that records can be completed within required timeframes.

Question 5

Which document grants a specific individual the legal authority to make healthcare decisions for an incapacitated patient?

Accepted Answer

Durable power of attorney for healthcare

Answer

A durable power of attorney for healthcare designates a healthcare proxy or agent to make medical decisions when the patient cannot.

(AHIMA) American Health Information Management Association Practice Test

(AHIMA) American Health Information Management Association Practice Test

AHIMA Health Records Management 2