AMCA Medical Law 3

Question 1

Under HIPAA, which of the following is NOT considered protected health information (PHI)?

Accepted Answer

De-identified patient data

Answer

De-identified data, from which all 18 HIPAA identifiers have been removed, is not considered PHI and is not subject to HIPAA protections.

Question 2

A medical assistant discloses a patient's HIV status to the patient's employer without consent. This violates which principle?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality

Answer

Confidentiality requires healthcare workers to protect patient information from unauthorized disclosure, and HIV status is especially sensitive information.

Question 3

The statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims begins to run from the time:

Accepted Answer

The alleged negligent act occurred or was discovered

Answer

Most states use a 'discovery rule' allowing the statute of limitations to begin when the injury was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered.

Question 4

Which federal law protects employees who report workplace safety violations from employer retaliation?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Answer

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) includes whistleblower protections for employees who report workplace safety violations.

Question 5

A minor who is legally allowed to consent to their own medical care without parental permission is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

An emancipated minor

Answer

An emancipated minor is legally freed from parental control — typically due to marriage, military service, or court order — and can consent to their own care.

(AMCA) American Medical Certification Association Practice Test

(AMCA) American Medical Certification Association Practice Test

AMCA Medical Law 3