RELIAS – HIPPA STUDY GUIDE TEST.
All of the following describe a best practice for privacy and security, EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER Do
not shred documents containing PHI prior to discarding.
Bella did not get patient consent before disclosing PHI for the purposes of obtaining payment. Has she
violated HIPAA? - CORRECT ANSWER No, Bella does not need authorization to disclose PHI for payment
purposes.
Which of the following is NOT included in PHI? - CORRECT ANSWER The person's education level
Which of the following is NOT an exception to the minimum necessary rule? - CORRECT ANSWER
Disclosures to a healthcare provider for unknown purposes
True or False: It is acceptable to access PHI that you do not need to perform your job duties. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
When does a state or federal law or regulation preempt HIPAA? - CORRECT ANSWER When it gives the
individual more access to their PHI
What does PHI stands for? - CORRECT ANSWER Protected Health Information
If someone you provide care for asks a question about the health of their neighbor, you should: -
CORRECT ANSWER Tell them you cannot discuss any private information.
For how many years after a person's death is PHI protected? - CORRECT ANSWER 50
All of the following describe a best practice for privacy and security, EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER Do
not shred documents containing PHI prior to discarding.
Bella did not get patient consent before disclosing PHI for the purposes of obtaining payment. Has she
violated HIPAA? - CORRECT ANSWER No, Bella does not need authorization to disclose PHI for payment
purposes.
Which of the following is NOT included in PHI? - CORRECT ANSWER The person's education level
Which of the following is NOT an exception to the minimum necessary rule? - CORRECT ANSWER
Disclosures to a healthcare provider for unknown purposes
True or False: It is acceptable to access PHI that you do not need to perform your job duties. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
When does a state or federal law or regulation preempt HIPAA? - CORRECT ANSWER When it gives the
individual more access to their PHI
What does PHI stands for? - CORRECT ANSWER Protected Health Information
If someone you provide care for asks a question about the health of their neighbor, you should: -
CORRECT ANSWER Tell them you cannot discuss any private information.
For how many years after a person's death is PHI protected? - CORRECT ANSWER 50
