Question 1

The confidentiality of HIV information _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Does not require disclosure to the patient that re-release of such information was performed if in the best interest of the general public
B)   Is protected in the same manner as any other type of protected health information,including inpatient stays and outpatient encounters
C)   Means a positive test result can be disclosed without prior consent to protect the public if actions are taken to protect the patient's identity
D)   Restricts identification of the patient tested and the reason for testing,but not results of the test,whether positive or negative

Question 2

Confidentiality is the obligation of the health care provider to maintain patient information in a manner that will not permit dissemination beyond the health care provider.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

To determine if the information provided was sufficient to obtain informed consent,the element of _____ is required.

Accepted Answer

A)   Costs associated with the procedure
B)   Description of possible complications
C)   Possible alternative payment plans
D)   Treatment,payment,operations

Question 4

The Freedom of Information Act applies to _____,

Accepted Answer

A)   Governmental record-keeping only
B)   HIPAA-legislated P.H.I.
C)   Private sector records
D)   State and federal records

Question 5

A patient who is HIV positive passed away in a car accident.His physician made a comment to the patient's best friend that he couldn't believe the patient had HIV but ended up dying in a car accident instead.Since the patient is dead it doesn't matter that the physician mentioned his HIV status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is a difference between confidentiality and privacy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Confidentiality is the right that all patients have to completely control access to their health information.
B)   Confidentiality is patients' ability to prevent access to all forms of health information from all entities.
C)   Privacy is the right that patients have to be left alone and to control access to their health information.
D)   Privacy is an institution's obligation to prevent unauthorized access to patients' health information.

Question 7

Which is considered an identifier of protected health information?

Accepted Answer

A)   Admission date
B)   Employer telephone number
C)   Name of pastor
D)   Next of kin

Question 8

Advance directives are written instructions recognized under state law,such as living wills or durable power of attorney for health care,that relate to the kind of health care the patient wishes to have or not have when incapacitated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe the difference between a living will and durable power of attorney.

Accepted Answer

Living Will- a document,exercised when a...

Question 10

Records held by a state agency correspond with principles of FOIA and fall into the _____ category of confidentiality protection?

Accepted Answer

A)   Common law
B)   Open record
C)   Physician-patient privilege
D)   Privacy

Question 11

When evaluating informed consent,expert testimony regarding disclosure of information to the patient is based on the _____ standard.

Accepted Answer

A)   Common law
B)   Professional disclosure
C)   Reasonable man
D)   Unauthorized treatment

Question 12

Which of the below is part of informed consent?

Accepted Answer

A)   Consent must be received from a competent adult for it to be valid
B)   Explanations must be outlined in appropriate medical terms to be complete
C)   Just benefits of intended treatment are necessary so as not to frighten the patient
D)   Numerous clauses that relieve the provider of any liability for battery

Question 13

Name,address information,date,phone number,etc.are all considered individual identifiers under HIPAA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Implied or tacit consent applies to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Emergency situations involving a conscious adult
B)   Good Samaritan elective procedures and treatment
C)   Invasive procedures that require general anesthesia
D)   Procedures involving little or no risk to the patient

Question 15

Which recognizes the patient's right to bring a lawsuit for damages or relief against someone who obtains,releases,or uses protected health information (PHI) inappropriately?

Accepted Answer

A)   AMA ethical guidelines
B)   Common law basis
C)   Freedom of Information Act
D)   Informed consent

Question 16

The Privacy Act of 1974 _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Does not apply to government records
B)   Focuses on private sector records
C)   Mandates disclosure of information
D)   Presumes that information be kept confidential

Question 17

Which is an example of emancipation of a minor?

Accepted Answer

A)   14-year-old female who has an STD.
B)   17-year-old who enters the armed forces.
C)   Mentally competent 10-year old child.
D)   Minor who no longer lives with parents.

Question 18

Good Samaritan laws provide legal protection for _____ treatment.

Accepted Answer

A)   elective
B)   healthcare
C)   negligent
D)   unauthorized

Question 19

Which statutes a category of confidentiality protection at the state level?

Accepted Answer

A)   Common law liability
B)   Mandated redisclosure
C)   Professional disclosure
D)   Physician-patient privilege

Question 20

Prior to the development of the informed consent doctrine,which theory would have been used to hold a physician accountable for his actions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Autonomy
B)   Battery
C)   Charitable immunity
D)   Good Samaritan

Exam 9: Confidentiality and Informed Consent

The Privacy Act of 1974 _____.

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Which is an example of emancipation of a minor?

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Implied or tacit consent applies to _____.

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Which is considered an identifier of protected health information?

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Which statutes a category of confidentiality protection at the state level?

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When evaluating informed consent,expert testimony regarding disclosure of information to the patient is based on the _____ standard.

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Prior to the development of the informed consent doctrine,which theory would have been used to hold a physician accountable for his actions?

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Confidentiality is the obligation of the health care provider to maintain patient information in a manner that will not permit dissemination beyond the health care provider.

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Describe the difference between a living will and durable power of attorney.

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Which of the below is part of informed consent?

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To determine if the information provided was sufficient to obtain informed consent,the element of _____ is required.

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Name,address information,date,phone number,etc.are all considered individual identifiers under HIPAA.

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Records held by a state agency correspond with principles of FOIA and fall into the _____ category of confidentiality protection?

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Good Samaritan laws provide legal protection for _____ treatment.

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Advance directives are written instructions recognized under state law,such as living wills or durable power of attorney for health care,that relate to the kind of health care the patient wishes to have or not have when incapacitated.

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The confidentiality of HIV information _____.

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A patient who is HIV positive passed away in a car accident.His physician made a comment to the patient's best friend that he couldn't believe the patient had HIV but ended up dying in a car accident instead.Since the patient is dead it doesn't matter that the physician mentioned his HIV status.

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Which recognizes the patient's right to bring a lawsuit for damages or relief against someone who obtains,releases,or uses protected health information (PHI) inappropriately?

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Which of the following is a difference between confidentiality and privacy?

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The Freedom of Information Act applies to _____,

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