Health Sciences Post Test (Full-Time Staff ONLY)

Question 1

You think you may have violated the facility’s privacy policy (breach), you should:

	Say nothing. You do not want to jeopardize your standing in the program.
	Talk with a classmate about what would be the best course of action for you to take.
	Report to your clinical instructor, it is both a legal and ethical responsibility.

Question 2

You are reading mail to a patient with vision problems. The patient's doctor was just in the room talking with the patient about a new diagnosis of cancer. The patient is crying and is very upset. A visitor walks in and asked you what is going on. You know what just happened; under HIPAA, would you tell the visitor?

	Don't know
	The patient just has been diagnosed with cancer and is upset
	Unable to discuss patient information with the visitor

Question 3

You can access your own medical record via the computer system during your assigned clinical hours in a clinical facility.

	True
	False

Question 4

What is the standard (appropriate reason) for accessing patient information?

	A need to know for the performance of your job.
	If a physician asks you the diagnosis of the patient.
	Just because you are curious.
	You are a relative of the patient.

Question 5

A student or faculty member is assigned to a clinical agency. During your clinical experience hours, you may access the electronic medical record of your minor child because you are the legal guardian and the guarantor of payment.

	True
	False

Question 6

Select the true statements. Choose all that apply.

	HIPAA laws now impose greater penalties, including larger fines and potential litigation.
	Employees/students/faculty who breach privacy are disciplined, up to and including dismissal/termination.
	Employees/students/faculty who breach privacy could be sued, lose their professional license, and be reported to Office of Civil Rights.
	None of the above.

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