CEHRS Information Management and Privacy

Question 1

Which of the following laws regulates the privacy and security of patient health information in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA)

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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Question 2

What is the main purpose of encryption in protecting electronic health records (EHRs)?

Accepted Answer

To protect patient data from unauthorized access by converting it into unreadable code

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To make patient data accessible to healthcare providers without passwords

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To store backup copies of patient data securely

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To reduce the storage space required for patient data

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT considered a breach of patient privacy under HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

Disposing of medical records properly

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Sharing patient data without consent

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Accessing a patient’s medical records without a valid reason

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Disclosing patient health information in response to a legal request

Question 4

What does the term "de-identified data" refer to in the context of health information management?

Accepted Answer

Data that has been stripped of all personal identifiers to protect patient privacy

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Data that includes sensitive patient identifiers

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Data that is only accessible to authorized healthcare providers

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Data that is stored in a secure database

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a patient’s “Notice of Privacy Practices” under HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

To explain how patient data will be used and shared

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To notify patients about their insurance coverage

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To request consent for medical treatments

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To offer patients discounts on medical services