CMA Medical Law and Ethics 5

Question 1

A patient requests a copy of their medical records. Under HIPAA, the covered entity must provide access within:

Accepted Answer

30 calendar days (extendable by 30 more with notice)

Answer

HIPAA requires covered entities to provide patients access to their records within 30 calendar days, with one 30-day extension allowed if the patient is notified.

Question 2

Which ethical principle requires that healthcare resources and treatment be distributed fairly among patients?

Accepted Answer

Justice

Answer

Justice in medical ethics requires fair, equitable treatment and distribution of healthcare resources without bias or discrimination.

Question 3

A medical assistant accidentally sends a patient's lab results to the wrong fax number. This is considered a HIPAA:

Accepted Answer

Breach that must be assessed using a four-factor risk analysis

Answer

Any impermissible disclosure of PHI is a potential breach and must be evaluated through HIPAA's four-factor risk analysis to determine if notification is required.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'expressed consent'?

Accepted Answer

Consent clearly communicated verbally or in writing by the patient

Answer

Expressed consent is explicitly communicated by the patient, either verbally or in written form, as opposed to implied consent.

Question 5

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, employers must provide hepatitis B vaccination to employees who have occupational exposure:

Accepted Answer

At no cost to the employee within 10 days of assignment

Answer

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires employers to offer HBV vaccination at no cost to employees with occupational exposure within 10 working days of assignment.

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CMA Medical Law and Ethics 5