HEALTHCARE LAW AND ETHICS - ALL CHAPTERS
REVIEW TEST BANK.500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS| ALREADY GRADED A+
Proper disclosure of home health care records is regulated by _____. - Answer-
Medicare conditions of participation
According to HIPAA, the _____ has the right to access patient information in the
complete medical record. - Answer-patient
Notice regarding re-disclosure of information of substance abuse treatment records
_____. - Answer-must accompany any disclosure
Which is a direct identifier that must be removed from research subjects' records in
order to comply with the use of a limited data set? - Answer-account number
authorization for use or disclosure of patient-specific health information that has
been combined with any other document is called a(n) _____ authorization. -
Answer-compound
Federal confidentiality requirements are provided to a patient when _____. -
Answer-Patients are admitted to a substance abuse treatment program
If the patient does not sign an authorization to release information to the _____, the
disclosure of mental health records is prohibited. - Answer-Patient's employer
Invalid release of information contains _____. - Answer-Information known to be
false
Healthcare provider's obligation regarding a business associate's compliance with
the HIPAA Privacy Rule includes _____. - Answer-An obligation to monitor the
business associate's compliance with HIPAA
Which is categorized as a business associate, as defined by HIPAA regulations? -
Answer-Third-party payers
,HEALTHCARE LAW AND ETHICS - ALL CHAPTERS
REVIEW TEST BANK.500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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Which statement about the substance abuse treatment is true? - Answer-In certain
circumstances, parental consent is required to authorize treatment
Valid release of substance abuse treatment information includes a(n) _____. -
Answer-Statement as to who is to receive the information
Adoption records are considered confidential and can only be released _____. -
Answer-Pursuant to legal procedures of the state in which the records are
maintained
Discovery requests for information from a patient records must be complied with
when _____. - Answer-Court orders authorizing disclosure are based on a finding
of good cause
Federal Privacy Act _____. - Answer-Allows a patient greater access to records
than is provided for by HIPAA
Substance abuse health information is _____. - Answer-Released via specific
authorization
HIPAA addresses genetic testing by _____. - Answer-Prohibiting it from being
considered a preexisting condition for health insurance
Minimum necessary standard refers to the healthcare provider's effort to _____. -
Answer-Limit patient-specific health information released to that which is needed
to accomplish the intended purpose only
Medicare conditions of participation require that home health ____ - Answer-Staff
maintain certain professional qualifications
Health care information is owned by the _____. - Answer-patient
,HEALTHCARE LAW AND ETHICS - ALL CHAPTERS
REVIEW TEST BANK.500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS| ALREADY GRADED A+
Specialized patient record contains diagnoses regarding: - Answer-mental illness
Third parties have the right to access a person's information if _____. - Answer-
Proper release of information is authorized
Emancipated minor is one who is _____ - Answer-Actively serving in the US
armed forces
Release of mental health information is _____. - Answer-Subject to strict rules
regarding confidentiality, pursuant to individual state laws
Official record regarding mental health care is _____. - Answer-Documented by
providers and includes care and treatment
Which federal government official has the power to promulgate rules and
regulations? - Answer-DHHS Secretary
Substance abuse treatment release of information is invalid if it fails to include the
_____. - Answer-Purpose of disclosure
In addition to standard documentation requirements, the Joint Commission requires
_____ to be documented in mental health records. - Answer-Involvement of the
family members in treatment programs
Parent will not be granted access to the health care record of his or her child who
has not yet reached the age of majority when the minor child _____. - Answer-Can
lawfully obtain health care without parental consent
State laws regarding substance abuse records _____. - Answer-may be equal to,
less restrictive than, or more restrictive than federal law
, HEALTHCARE LAW AND ETHICS - ALL CHAPTERS
REVIEW TEST BANK.500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS| ALREADY GRADED A+
Release of information may be made without patient consent in the event that
_____. - Answer-An emergency situation exists, requiring patient records
Adoption records are considered confidential and can only be released _____. -
Answer-Pursuant to legal procedures of the state in which the records are
maintained
Declaration of Helsinki applies to _____. - Answer-Guidelines followed when
conducting research involving human subjects
Patient’s friend or family may be given access to medical records in the event that
the _____. - Answer-Family member is the custodial parent of a minor child
Which is required of psychiatric facilities that receive Medicare funds? - Answer-
Adherence to conditions of participation for documentation
Authority for release of information can be granted by a(n) _____. - Answer-
executor of an estate
When determining which entity's federal or state law concerning the control of
health information control is preemptive, the health information manager must
understand that the _____. - Answer-Federal or state law that is more stringent is
followed
Which statement is associated with federal regulations regarding the patient
identification in a substance abuse program? - Answer-A substance abuse
treatment facility has an unconditional obligation not to identify patients who have
been treated
Disclosure of mental health records to _____ may be made without express patient
authorization. - Answer-Treating healthcare personnel within the facility
REVIEW TEST BANK.500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS| ALREADY GRADED A+
Proper disclosure of home health care records is regulated by _____. - Answer-
Medicare conditions of participation
According to HIPAA, the _____ has the right to access patient information in the
complete medical record. - Answer-patient
Notice regarding re-disclosure of information of substance abuse treatment records
_____. - Answer-must accompany any disclosure
Which is a direct identifier that must be removed from research subjects' records in
order to comply with the use of a limited data set? - Answer-account number
authorization for use or disclosure of patient-specific health information that has
been combined with any other document is called a(n) _____ authorization. -
Answer-compound
Federal confidentiality requirements are provided to a patient when _____. -
Answer-Patients are admitted to a substance abuse treatment program
If the patient does not sign an authorization to release information to the _____, the
disclosure of mental health records is prohibited. - Answer-Patient's employer
Invalid release of information contains _____. - Answer-Information known to be
false
Healthcare provider's obligation regarding a business associate's compliance with
the HIPAA Privacy Rule includes _____. - Answer-An obligation to monitor the
business associate's compliance with HIPAA
Which is categorized as a business associate, as defined by HIPAA regulations? -
Answer-Third-party payers
,HEALTHCARE LAW AND ETHICS - ALL CHAPTERS
REVIEW TEST BANK.500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS| ALREADY GRADED A+
Which statement about the substance abuse treatment is true? - Answer-In certain
circumstances, parental consent is required to authorize treatment
Valid release of substance abuse treatment information includes a(n) _____. -
Answer-Statement as to who is to receive the information
Adoption records are considered confidential and can only be released _____. -
Answer-Pursuant to legal procedures of the state in which the records are
maintained
Discovery requests for information from a patient records must be complied with
when _____. - Answer-Court orders authorizing disclosure are based on a finding
of good cause
Federal Privacy Act _____. - Answer-Allows a patient greater access to records
than is provided for by HIPAA
Substance abuse health information is _____. - Answer-Released via specific
authorization
HIPAA addresses genetic testing by _____. - Answer-Prohibiting it from being
considered a preexisting condition for health insurance
Minimum necessary standard refers to the healthcare provider's effort to _____. -
Answer-Limit patient-specific health information released to that which is needed
to accomplish the intended purpose only
Medicare conditions of participation require that home health ____ - Answer-Staff
maintain certain professional qualifications
Health care information is owned by the _____. - Answer-patient
,HEALTHCARE LAW AND ETHICS - ALL CHAPTERS
REVIEW TEST BANK.500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS| ALREADY GRADED A+
Specialized patient record contains diagnoses regarding: - Answer-mental illness
Third parties have the right to access a person's information if _____. - Answer-
Proper release of information is authorized
Emancipated minor is one who is _____ - Answer-Actively serving in the US
armed forces
Release of mental health information is _____. - Answer-Subject to strict rules
regarding confidentiality, pursuant to individual state laws
Official record regarding mental health care is _____. - Answer-Documented by
providers and includes care and treatment
Which federal government official has the power to promulgate rules and
regulations? - Answer-DHHS Secretary
Substance abuse treatment release of information is invalid if it fails to include the
_____. - Answer-Purpose of disclosure
In addition to standard documentation requirements, the Joint Commission requires
_____ to be documented in mental health records. - Answer-Involvement of the
family members in treatment programs
Parent will not be granted access to the health care record of his or her child who
has not yet reached the age of majority when the minor child _____. - Answer-Can
lawfully obtain health care without parental consent
State laws regarding substance abuse records _____. - Answer-may be equal to,
less restrictive than, or more restrictive than federal law
, HEALTHCARE LAW AND ETHICS - ALL CHAPTERS
REVIEW TEST BANK.500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS| ALREADY GRADED A+
Release of information may be made without patient consent in the event that
_____. - Answer-An emergency situation exists, requiring patient records
Adoption records are considered confidential and can only be released _____. -
Answer-Pursuant to legal procedures of the state in which the records are
maintained
Declaration of Helsinki applies to _____. - Answer-Guidelines followed when
conducting research involving human subjects
Patient’s friend or family may be given access to medical records in the event that
the _____. - Answer-Family member is the custodial parent of a minor child
Which is required of psychiatric facilities that receive Medicare funds? - Answer-
Adherence to conditions of participation for documentation
Authority for release of information can be granted by a(n) _____. - Answer-
executor of an estate
When determining which entity's federal or state law concerning the control of
health information control is preemptive, the health information manager must
understand that the _____. - Answer-Federal or state law that is more stringent is
followed
Which statement is associated with federal regulations regarding the patient
identification in a substance abuse program? - Answer-A substance abuse
treatment facility has an unconditional obligation not to identify patients who have
been treated
Disclosure of mental health records to _____ may be made without express patient
authorization. - Answer-Treating healthcare personnel within the facility
