HIM 104 all quizzes
What is one of the main reasons for HIPAA regulations? *** Combat waste, fraud, and
abuse
Who are business associates as defined under the Privacy Rule? *** Those
individuals or organizations doing business with covered entities who are involved in the
use of or disclosure of protected health information (PHI)
Within what entity are the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) located?
*** U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
HIPPA is an acronym for which of the following? *** Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
Which of the following statements are most accurate in regard to record retention
policies? *** Record retention policies can vary from state to state.
Which of the following statements is most accurate about filing an appeal? *** It asks
a higher court to review the activities in the trial court to determine if an error occurred.
When a plaintiff is granted a money award, which is the most likely to occur as the next
step? *** File a writ of execution
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the use of electronic
patient information? *** HIPAA encourages the increased use of electronic patient
information.
HIPPA provides DHHS with several layers of authority. Which of the following is part of
this designated authority? *** Ability to specify the medical and administrative code
sets
Which is the most accurate statement about the Privacy Rule and the Security Rule?
*** Privacy and security are two separate but related concepts.
A patient requests to see his health care record. Which is the best answer as to the
rights of the patient? *** The patient has limited rights to access his information as
protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule
A patient is being scheduled for abdominal surgery. What type of consent would be
required before the operation? *** Informed
A patient is brought to the emergency room after crashing into a tree with his
automobile. He is comatose. Which of the following statements best describe the
protocol for treatment? *** There are special circumstances in this situation that allow
for treatment to be given.
, What is a subpoena duces tecum? *** A command to produce books, documents, and
other physical items
Fraud and abuse are very prevalent in the United States. What percentage of the
nation's annual health care expenses are attributable to fraudulent activities? *** Less
than 5%
Which law enforcement agency(ies) is/are responsible for fraud and abuse
investigations? *** All of these agencies are responsible for fraud and abuse
investigations.
In 1976, what agency was created to help combat fraud and abuse? *** Office of
Inspector General
Which of the following are criteria established as a basis for comparing matters such as
quantity, quality, value, or weight? *** Standards
Which of the following refers to conflicts between the government and private parties or
between two or more branches of government? *** Public law
What principle recognizes that ethical choices may result in untoward outcomes? ***
Double effect
The concept that all are innocent until proven guilty is an example of which of the
following? *** Distributive justice
Using the capitation approach, a fixed amount per member per month is paid to a
contracted provider for health care services, regardless of the quantity or nature of the
services rendered by the contracted provider. Under such an arrangement, the
managed care organization asserts that it has provided the greatest good for the
greatest number of members. What is this an example of? *** Utilitarianism
Which of the following is an example of etiquette? *** Saying thank you or please as
appropriate when communicating with others
Which of the following is the best example of paternalism? *** A health care provider
limiting the options presented to a patient that the health care provider feels is the best
choice
Which of the following would be considered an ethical dilemma due to the advancement
of today's science and technology? *** Should embryonic stem cells be used for
research?
Roe v. Wade is a landmark case by the United States Supreme Court that addressed
which of the following ethical issues? *** Abortion
What is one of the main reasons for HIPAA regulations? *** Combat waste, fraud, and
abuse
Who are business associates as defined under the Privacy Rule? *** Those
individuals or organizations doing business with covered entities who are involved in the
use of or disclosure of protected health information (PHI)
Within what entity are the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) located?
*** U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
HIPPA is an acronym for which of the following? *** Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
Which of the following statements are most accurate in regard to record retention
policies? *** Record retention policies can vary from state to state.
Which of the following statements is most accurate about filing an appeal? *** It asks
a higher court to review the activities in the trial court to determine if an error occurred.
When a plaintiff is granted a money award, which is the most likely to occur as the next
step? *** File a writ of execution
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the use of electronic
patient information? *** HIPAA encourages the increased use of electronic patient
information.
HIPPA provides DHHS with several layers of authority. Which of the following is part of
this designated authority? *** Ability to specify the medical and administrative code
sets
Which is the most accurate statement about the Privacy Rule and the Security Rule?
*** Privacy and security are two separate but related concepts.
A patient requests to see his health care record. Which is the best answer as to the
rights of the patient? *** The patient has limited rights to access his information as
protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule
A patient is being scheduled for abdominal surgery. What type of consent would be
required before the operation? *** Informed
A patient is brought to the emergency room after crashing into a tree with his
automobile. He is comatose. Which of the following statements best describe the
protocol for treatment? *** There are special circumstances in this situation that allow
for treatment to be given.
, What is a subpoena duces tecum? *** A command to produce books, documents, and
other physical items
Fraud and abuse are very prevalent in the United States. What percentage of the
nation's annual health care expenses are attributable to fraudulent activities? *** Less
than 5%
Which law enforcement agency(ies) is/are responsible for fraud and abuse
investigations? *** All of these agencies are responsible for fraud and abuse
investigations.
In 1976, what agency was created to help combat fraud and abuse? *** Office of
Inspector General
Which of the following are criteria established as a basis for comparing matters such as
quantity, quality, value, or weight? *** Standards
Which of the following refers to conflicts between the government and private parties or
between two or more branches of government? *** Public law
What principle recognizes that ethical choices may result in untoward outcomes? ***
Double effect
The concept that all are innocent until proven guilty is an example of which of the
following? *** Distributive justice
Using the capitation approach, a fixed amount per member per month is paid to a
contracted provider for health care services, regardless of the quantity or nature of the
services rendered by the contracted provider. Under such an arrangement, the
managed care organization asserts that it has provided the greatest good for the
greatest number of members. What is this an example of? *** Utilitarianism
Which of the following is an example of etiquette? *** Saying thank you or please as
appropriate when communicating with others
Which of the following is the best example of paternalism? *** A health care provider
limiting the options presented to a patient that the health care provider feels is the best
choice
Which of the following would be considered an ethical dilemma due to the advancement
of today's science and technology? *** Should embryonic stem cells be used for
research?
Roe v. Wade is a landmark case by the United States Supreme Court that addressed
which of the following ethical issues? *** Abortion
