CSC Medical Ethics & Patient Rights 4

Question 1

Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered the minimum necessary standard?

Accepted Answer

Accessing only the patient information needed to perform a specific task

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Sharing all available patient records with any treating clinician

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Providing full test history to any requestor with a signed release

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Allowing patients to view their complete medical file at any time

Question 2

A collector feels a patient is being coerced by an accompanying person into submitting a urine specimen in someone else's name. The collector should:

Accepted Answer

Ask the accompanying person to wait outside and privately assess the patient

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Proceed since the paperwork is in order

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Refuse the collection without explanation

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Call the ordering provider for guidance before doing anything

Question 3

Which federal law gives patients the right to access their own medical records within 30 days of a request?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA Privacy Rule

Answer

CLIA

Answer

OSHA Act

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 4

A collector accidentally sends a patient's lab results to the wrong fax number. This constitutes a:

Accepted Answer

HIPAA breach requiring investigation and possible notification

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Minor administrative error with no reporting obligation

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CLIA violation requiring reprocessing of the specimen

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Chain of custody failure requiring a new specimen

Question 5

A patient expresses religious objections to blood being drawn. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the concern, inform the ordering provider, and document the patient's refusal if they decline

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Explain that laboratory testing is medically required and proceed

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Offer an alternative urine test without consulting the provider

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Have the patient sign a liability waiver and proceed

Question 6

Which of the following actions by a collector violates patient dignity?

Accepted Answer

Discussing a patient's diagnosis loudly in a waiting area

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Explaining the procedure in simple terms

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Asking the patient to state their full name for verification

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Ensuring the patient is comfortable before beginning

Question 7

In workplace drug testing, a donor's right to a split specimen means:

Accepted Answer

The donor may request a second portion of the specimen tested at a different certified lab

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Two collectors must witness the collection

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The employer receives duplicate test results

Answer

Two different drug panels must be run on the same specimen