HIPAA Training Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
A patient’s medical record can be shared with their insurance company without patient consent
for billing purposes.
✔✔True
Leaving a computer screen unlocked with patient records visible is a HIPAA violation.
✔✔True
HIPAA applies only to doctors and nurses, not administrative staff.
✔✔False
Patients have the right to access and request a copy of their medical records.
✔✔True
Sending patient information to the wrong fax number is a HIPAA violation.
✔✔True
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, HIPAA requires all health care workers to be trained on privacy and security policies.
✔✔True
It is acceptable to discuss patient details in a crowded elevator if no names are used.
✔✔False
Encryption of emails containing patient data helps meet HIPAA requirements.
✔✔True
HIPAA allows healthcare providers to share information with family members without the
patient’s consent.
✔✔False
The Privacy Rule protects individually identifiable health information.
✔✔True
HIPAA violations can result in both civil and criminal penalties.
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
A patient’s medical record can be shared with their insurance company without patient consent
for billing purposes.
✔✔True
Leaving a computer screen unlocked with patient records visible is a HIPAA violation.
✔✔True
HIPAA applies only to doctors and nurses, not administrative staff.
✔✔False
Patients have the right to access and request a copy of their medical records.
✔✔True
Sending patient information to the wrong fax number is a HIPAA violation.
✔✔True
1
, HIPAA requires all health care workers to be trained on privacy and security policies.
✔✔True
It is acceptable to discuss patient details in a crowded elevator if no names are used.
✔✔False
Encryption of emails containing patient data helps meet HIPAA requirements.
✔✔True
HIPAA allows healthcare providers to share information with family members without the
patient’s consent.
✔✔False
The Privacy Rule protects individually identifiable health information.
✔✔True
HIPAA violations can result in both civil and criminal penalties.
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