HIPAA in HOME CARE TEST

User ID: Date:05/09/2024

1. The definition of HIPAA is:
   Health Information Policy Article Amendment
   Health Internet Public Authority Act
   Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
   None of the above
2. HIPAA and the Privacy Rule that is Part of HIPAA:
   Defines how a health care provider must relate to "Protected Health Information" of PHI.
   Is designed to protect patient's health information.
   Sets a national standard for health information privacy.
   All of the above
3. PHI means:
   A history of hearing loss in the family
   Personal health information
   Private health information
   None of the above
4. PHI can be found in:
   Paper records
   Computer and printers
   Copiers
   All of the above
5. Once common identifier of PHI is:
   Street Address
   Language Spoken
   Make of Car
   Pet's name
6. Time you can share protected health information include:
   With friends of the client
   With the client's pharmacist
   With the minister of the client
   With your spouse
7. Medical records management includes:
   Keeping client folders closed after use
   Leaving protected health information in public areas
   Securing notes, labels or forms with patient names
   a and c
8. The Minimum Use requirement of HIPAA means:
   Using the minimum amount of computer time
   Minimum use of paper records
   Using the minimum amount of protected health information needed to do the job
   None of the above
9. Computer security includes:
   Never sharing your password with others
   Turning your computer monitor away from public view
   Logging off or locking the computer when you are away from your desk
   All of the above
10. Who controls how protected health information is shared and with whom it is shared? Never sharing your password with others:
    The patient's doctor
    The home care agency
    The insurance company
    The patient
11. All health care providers, including doctors, nurses, home care providers and companion homemakers are required to keep client information private:
    True
    False
    
12. Only 10% of computer security is technical. 90% relies upon the person who is using the computer
    True
    False
    
13. Make sure you include PHI on the fax cover sheet.
    True
    False
    
14. Reading patient or client medical records usually or just to satisfy curiosity is a breach of HIPAA and can lead to reprimand or job loss.
    True
    False
    
15. Never disclose your client's name, location or lifestyle or talk about things that occurred during the shift when speaking with the family, co-workers or other clients.
    True
    False
    
16. HIPAA supports each person's right to place restriction on how his or her private health information is used or shared
    True
    False
    
17. You can share PHI with any relative of your client
    True
    False
    
18. Your client has a right to view his or her own private health information and copy it
    True
    False
    
19. If you see a record in public view where others can see it, take it to the appropriate person or your supervisor.
    True
    False
    
20. As a security measure, never document phone calls when giving PHI to someone authorized to receive it.
    True
    False