RELIAS Compliance and Regulatory Training 1

Question 1

What does HIPAA primarily aim to protect?

Accepted Answer

Patients’ personal and health information

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The efficiency of healthcare providers

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Healthcare organizations from lawsuits

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Public access to medical records

Question 2

What is the primary goal of workplace safety regulations under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

Preventing workplace injuries and illnesses

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Protecting the environment

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Increasing employee productivity

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Reducing healthcare costs for employers

Question 3

When dealing with a potential ethical dilemma in healthcare, what is the first step you should take?

Accepted Answer

Consult the organization’s code of ethics.

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Notify your supervisor immediately.

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Make a decision based on personal values.

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Document the situation in detail.

Question 4

Which of the following is considered a breach of patient confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Discussing patient information in a public area

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Sharing patient information with another provider involved in their care

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Reporting patient safety concerns to a supervisor

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Accessing a patient’s medical records with their consent

Question 5

Under the “minimum necessary” rule of HIPAA, how much information can be shared?

Accepted Answer

Only the information relevant to the request

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All available patient information

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No information without patient consent

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Any information requested by a colleague