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Which of the following is the area responsible for limiting disclosure of private matters including the responsibility to use, disclose, or release such information only with the knowledge and consent of the individual? a. Privacy b. Bioethics c. Security d. Confidentiality correct answers Confidentiality How are amendments handled in an EHR? a. Automatically appended to the original note; no additional signature is required. b. Amendments must be entered by the same person as the original note. c. Amendments cannot be entered after 24 hours of the event's occurrence. d. The amendment must have a separate signature, date, and time. correct answers The amendment must have a separate signature, date, and time. Statements that define the performance expectations and structures or processes that must be in place are ________. a. Rules b. Policies c. Guidelines d. Standards correct answers Standards The Privacy Rule establishes that a patient has the right of access to inspect and obtain a copy of his or her PHI ________. a. For as long as it is maintained b. For six years c. Forever d. For 12 months correct answers For as long as it is maintained An HIM professional's ethical obligations ________. a. Apply regardless of employment site b. Are limited to the employer c. Apply to only the patient d. Are limited to the employer and patient correct answers Apply regardless of employment site A hospital is planning on allowing coding professionals to work at home. The hospital is in the process of identifying strategies to minimize the security risks associated with this practice. Which of the following would be best to ensure that data breaches are minimized when the home computer is unattended?