Specialty Certified Medical Assistant Medical Law and Ethics

Question 1

Which federal law primarily governs the privacy of patient health information in the United States?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

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OSHA

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ADA

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CLIA

Question 2

A patient requests to see their own medical records. Under HIPAA, how long does the practice have to respond?

Accepted Answer

30 days, with a possible 30-day extension

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5 business days

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60 days with no extensions

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7 calendar days

Question 3

What is informed consent in the context of medical care?

Accepted Answer

A patient's voluntary agreement to a procedure after understanding its risks, benefits, and alternatives

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The patient's verbal agreement to any treatment the provider recommends

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A legal form signed by the patient waiving all rights to sue the provider

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Permission granted by a patient's insurance company for a procedure

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a HIPAA violation?

Accepted Answer

Discussing a patient's diagnosis in a crowded elevator where others may overhear

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Sharing patient records with another treating physician involved in the patient's care

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Sending lab results to the patient's designated representative

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Documenting a patient's visit in an EHR with role-based access controls

Question 5

What is the legal term for unauthorized touching of a patient without consent, even if no harm results?

Accepted Answer

Battery

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Negligence

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Malpractice

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Slander

Question 6

A 15-year-old patient seeks treatment for a sexually transmitted infection (STI) without parental knowledge. Under most US state laws, this patient is considered a:

Accepted Answer

Mature minor who may consent to STI treatment independently

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Minor who requires parental consent for all treatments

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Emancipated minor with full adult rights

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Dependent who cannot receive treatment without a guardian present