Basic-HIPAA-test

Select the correct answer to each question, then submit your answers. A perfect score is required. If you don't receive a perfect score, you will receive an email from the HR department to review the the materials and retake the assessment.

Question 1

HIPAA is short for? *

Hippopotamus Anonymous Health Invoice Paid by American Ambulance Service Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Health Insurance Payments and Accounting Act

Question 6

People consider health information their most confidential information, and we must protect it accordingly. Which of the following statements is not correct? *

Do not access PHI that you do not need Do not provide PHI to anyone not authorized to receive it It is ok to share the information as long as I trust the individual I am giving it to. Do not discuss PHI with individuals who do not need to know it

Question 2

What does HIPAA do? *

To simplify payment for health care To establish basic privacy & security of health information To guarantee individuals the right to access their health information All the above

Question 7

Which of the following is correct? When using PHI, think about: *

Who might see Where you are Who might overhear All of the above

Which act is not protected by HIPAA? *

Medical charts Communication between health care professionals Health insurance policy number Social media contact list

Your are required to immediately report any unusual activity concerning a person's PHI when: *

You find PHI in inappropriate areas You observe questionable practices You suspect unauthorized use of your user ID/password All of the above

Question 4

Who is subject to HIPAA policies? *

Dispatchers Independent Contractors Anyone who accidentally comes into contact with PHI All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is not correct as a permitted use for PHI? *

Discussion with pharmacist about the medication being dispensed Giving information to law enforcement when required by law Telling your manager about the medication you delivered You may share PHI when there is a written authorization from the patient

Question 5

Who can view and use PHI? *

Only those individuals who need access to perform their job The employer Pharmaceutical sales people Financial credit providers

Question 10

Why should we care about the HIPAA rules? *

Disciplinary action by ACi up to and including termination Civil penalties of up to $1.5 million per year per violation Criminal Penalties up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment up to 10 years All of the above

HIPAA Knowledge Assessment