CMC Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework 2

Question 1

Under HIPAA's Minimum Necessary Standard, a cardiac nurse accessing a patient's full medical history to schedule a stress test is:

Accepted Answer

Non-compliant, only information necessary for scheduling should be accessed

Answer

The Minimum Necessary Standard requires accessing only the PHI needed for the specific task, not the entire record.

Question 2

A hospital's cardiac catheterization lab wants to participate in a multi-site clinical trial. Which federal regulation governs the protection of human research subjects?

Accepted Answer

The Common Rule (45 CFR 46)

Answer

The Common Rule (45 CFR Part 46) establishes federal standards for protecting human subjects in research, including IRB oversight.

Question 3

A physician refers a cardiac patient to a diagnostic imaging center in which the physician holds a financial interest. This arrangement may violate:

Accepted Answer

The Stark Law

Answer

The Stark Law prohibits physician self-referrals for designated health services, including imaging, when a financial relationship exists.

Question 4

Which accrediting body sets standards for cardiac catheterization laboratory quality and safety in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Joint Commission (TJC)

Answer

The Joint Commission accredits and certifies healthcare organizations including cardiac cath labs, setting safety and quality standards.

Question 5

When a patient with chest pain arrives at an emergency department, EMTALA requires the hospital to:

Accepted Answer

Provide a medical screening examination regardless of ability to pay

Answer

EMTALA mandates a medical screening examination for all individuals presenting to an ED regardless of payment ability.

CMC - Cardiac Medicine Certification Practice Test

CMC - Cardiac Medicine Certification Practice Test

CMC Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework 2