HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA) QUIZ
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) outlines how a client's information can be
__________. - Answer-used or disclosed.
Martha and Kelly are technicians at the hospital. In the cafeteria, they discuss a client's
case. They talk about his physical description and use his doctor's name. Another
person in the cafeteria overhears the talk. Is this a HIPAA violation? - Answer-Yes, it is
an incidental violation
The goal of HIPAA is to safeguard hospitals and hospital staff from making errors in the
care of a patient. - Answer-False
Select the definition for reasonable cause. - Answer-Facts or circumstances that would
lead a reasonable person to believe a violation had occurred.
Administrative safeguards of HIPAA's Security Rule are: - Answer-Actions, policies, and
procedures used to manage security measures.
What level of fault is the following example: Tony, who works in the billing department of
the hospital, was disgusted that he didn't receive the raise wanted. As a result, Tony
sold some of the client's credit card information for extra money. - Answer-Level 4
De-identification of medical records is the __________ of all identifying information. -
Answer-removal
HIPAA's Security Rule applies specifically to __________. - Answer-Ephi
HIPAA includes standards that specifically protect both the privacy and security of
__________. - Answer-PHI
The HITECH Act strengthens HIPAA by having fewer rules and lighter penalties in
privacy and security laws to assure compliance in keeping client's PHI safe and secure.
- Answer-False
Select the definition for willful neglect. - Answer-Conscious or intentional failure to
perform a duty due to negligence.
Is a client's Social Security Number considered PHI? - Answer-Yes
Is a client's photo considered PHI? - Answer-Yes
There are 4 levels of fault for a HIPAA violation. - Answer-True
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