HIPAA QUIZ- QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
PHI stands for - Answer-Protected Health Information.
Violating HIPAA privacy rules can result in only criminal penalties. - Answer-False.
The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules only protect health information that is in paper
format. - Answer-False.
Which of the following are required to comply with HIPAA? - Answer-Healthcare
providers, Clearinghouses and Health plans.
When accessing Protected Health Information one should always follow this rule: -
Answer-Need to know.
What is considered confidential under the HIPAA rule? - Answer-Patient name,
Medications and Age.
Providers are required to inform patients of their rights under HIPAA. This is done
through. - Answer-Notice of Privacy Statement.
It is acceptable to share computer passwords with new employees. - Answer-False.
Safeguarding Protected Health Information includes. - Answer-Verbal, Written and
Computer forms.
The rule standardizes the exchange of electronic information among health plans,
health care clearing houses, and health care providers. - Answer-Standard Transaction
rule.
Ways to maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information is by: - Answer-Turning
your computer screen away from any outside visibility and shutting down all programs
before leaving your work station.
HIPAA covers everything except: - Answer-Accreditation.
It is acceptable to fax Protected Health Information to an unsecured fax machine? -
Answer-False.
Maintaining HIPAA rules only pertains to employees when on the job. Outside of work
they do not apply. - Answer-False.
You can legally repeat Protected Health Information when. - Answer-Authorized by the
patient or for patient care.
ANSWERS
PHI stands for - Answer-Protected Health Information.
Violating HIPAA privacy rules can result in only criminal penalties. - Answer-False.
The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules only protect health information that is in paper
format. - Answer-False.
Which of the following are required to comply with HIPAA? - Answer-Healthcare
providers, Clearinghouses and Health plans.
When accessing Protected Health Information one should always follow this rule: -
Answer-Need to know.
What is considered confidential under the HIPAA rule? - Answer-Patient name,
Medications and Age.
Providers are required to inform patients of their rights under HIPAA. This is done
through. - Answer-Notice of Privacy Statement.
It is acceptable to share computer passwords with new employees. - Answer-False.
Safeguarding Protected Health Information includes. - Answer-Verbal, Written and
Computer forms.
The rule standardizes the exchange of electronic information among health plans,
health care clearing houses, and health care providers. - Answer-Standard Transaction
rule.
Ways to maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information is by: - Answer-Turning
your computer screen away from any outside visibility and shutting down all programs
before leaving your work station.
HIPAA covers everything except: - Answer-Accreditation.
It is acceptable to fax Protected Health Information to an unsecured fax machine? -
Answer-False.
Maintaining HIPAA rules only pertains to employees when on the job. Outside of work
they do not apply. - Answer-False.
You can legally repeat Protected Health Information when. - Answer-Authorized by the
patient or for patient care.
