HIPAA Test Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
Is it acceptable to discuss patient care in a public area of the hospital?
✔✔No, PHI must not be discussed where unauthorized individuals could overhear.
What is the minimum necessary rule?
✔✔Only the minimum PHI necessary to accomplish a task should be accessed or shared.
Can employees access the PHI of friends or family members out of curiosity?
✔✔No, accessing PHI without authorization or work-related need is a violation.
How long must HIPAA records generally be retained?
✔✔Six years from the date of creation or last use.
What is the purpose of the HIPAA Security Rule?
✔✔To protect electronic PHI from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
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, What is the purpose of the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
✔✔To set standards for protecting patients’ medical records and other PHI.
What is the primary purpose of HIPAA?
✔✔To protect patients’ health information and ensure privacy and security.
What type of information is classified as Protected Health Information (PHI)?
✔✔Any information that can identify a patient and relates to their health, treatment, or payment.
Can healthcare workers share PHI with colleagues who are not involved in patient care?
✔✔No, PHI can only be shared on a need-to-know basis for treatment, payment, or healthcare
operations.
What must a covered entity provide to patients explaining how their PHI is used?
✔✔A Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP).
What should an employee do if they accidentally send PHI to the wrong recipient?
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Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
Is it acceptable to discuss patient care in a public area of the hospital?
✔✔No, PHI must not be discussed where unauthorized individuals could overhear.
What is the minimum necessary rule?
✔✔Only the minimum PHI necessary to accomplish a task should be accessed or shared.
Can employees access the PHI of friends or family members out of curiosity?
✔✔No, accessing PHI without authorization or work-related need is a violation.
How long must HIPAA records generally be retained?
✔✔Six years from the date of creation or last use.
What is the purpose of the HIPAA Security Rule?
✔✔To protect electronic PHI from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
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, What is the purpose of the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
✔✔To set standards for protecting patients’ medical records and other PHI.
What is the primary purpose of HIPAA?
✔✔To protect patients’ health information and ensure privacy and security.
What type of information is classified as Protected Health Information (PHI)?
✔✔Any information that can identify a patient and relates to their health, treatment, or payment.
Can healthcare workers share PHI with colleagues who are not involved in patient care?
✔✔No, PHI can only be shared on a need-to-know basis for treatment, payment, or healthcare
operations.
What must a covered entity provide to patients explaining how their PHI is used?
✔✔A Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP).
What should an employee do if they accidentally send PHI to the wrong recipient?
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