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PTU Quiz Questions, (0%-50%)Which act governs patient privacy and the sharing of patient information? A. The Drug Privacy Act of 1972 B. The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 C. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 D. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) - correct answer D According to HIPAA, when you use and disclose only the amount of protected patient information you need, it is known as: A. Abbreviated information rule B. Abundant information rule C. Maximum necessary rule D. Minimum necessary rule - correct answer D What should you tell a patient who is requesting a copy of her prescription records? A. You're sorry, but you cant giver her a copy B. You can only hand her a list of current medications C. You ask her if she'd like a printout or to get them electronically, and explain the risk of sending the unencrypted health information via email D. You ask her for her email address and promise to send them before the end of the day - correct answer C What does the HIPAA Security Rule do? A. it identifies who should have access to PHI B. It provides rules for ePHI through computers, but not smartphones and other mobile devices C. It's designed to keep patients from gaining access to their medical records D. It's designed to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to ePHI - correct answer D Which is a technical safeguard? A. Tracking the use of electronic PHI B. Logging off a computer before stepping away C. Having a policy and procedure for preventing breaches D. Firewalls and antivirus software - correct answer D What is an administrative safeguard? A. A security screen on a computer to prevent viewing by others B. Ensuring that ePHI access is only available to those who need access for their job C. Encryption D. Having a unique identifier for each user so their computer activity can be tracked - correct answer B What is a physical safeguard? A. Monitoring and testing how well security is maintained B. Using a password-protected screensaver C. Tracking to ensure that ePHI isn't used inappropriately D. Having a plan to preserve ePHI in case of a fire of natural disaster - correct answer B What is an appropriate step to maintaining HIPAA security with passwords? A. Changing an exposed password only if it is exposed to someone you don't know or trust B. Reporting to management only if you are sure your log in was used by someone else C. Choosing a simple password so it is easy to remember D. Changing your password every 45 to 90 days even if it doesn't expire sooner - correct answer D Which is an accurate statement about breach notifications? A. You have to notify affected individuals within 60 days of identifying a breach B. Media outlets must be notified only if a breach involves more than 10,000 individuals C. You don't need to do anything until there is proof that actual harm occurred