HIPPA TEST EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
HIPPA would permit disclosure of protected health information (PHI) about a patient to the
news media in which of the following situations? - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe patient gives
specific written permission for the disclosure.
When working with EMS providers who are not from your EMS agency, but are involved with
treating the patient you transported, you are permitted to share protected health information
(PHI) with the other agency: - CORRECT-ANSWERSIf sharing the information is necessary for
the treatment of the patient.
Which of the following is the best example of adherence to the "minimum necessary" rule? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSWhile sending claim information to an attorney for litigation review, an
ambulance billing professional sends a list with the name and address of all the patients
, transported that day, in addition to the information on the patient information that was
properly requested.
Which of the following would most likely be a permissible "incidental disclosure" of protected
health information (PHI) under HIPPA? - CORRECT-ANSWERSGiving a radio report to the
receiving hospital even though the frequency can be monitored by the public.
All the following are exceptions under HIPPA where you may release protected health
information (PHI) to law enforcement without the patient's consent, except: - CORRECT-
ANSWERSTo help police locate a suspect, fugitive, material witness or missing person.
If you are approached by a law enforcement officer requesting protected health information
(PHI) about a patient you transported, and you are unsure if HIPPA permits disclosure of the
PHI, you should: - CORRECT-ANSWERSNot release the PHI to the officer and contact the
Privacy Officer at your organization to get clarification on the matter.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
HIPPA would permit disclosure of protected health information (PHI) about a patient to the
news media in which of the following situations? - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe patient gives
specific written permission for the disclosure.
When working with EMS providers who are not from your EMS agency, but are involved with
treating the patient you transported, you are permitted to share protected health information
(PHI) with the other agency: - CORRECT-ANSWERSIf sharing the information is necessary for
the treatment of the patient.
Which of the following is the best example of adherence to the "minimum necessary" rule? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSWhile sending claim information to an attorney for litigation review, an
ambulance billing professional sends a list with the name and address of all the patients
, transported that day, in addition to the information on the patient information that was
properly requested.
Which of the following would most likely be a permissible "incidental disclosure" of protected
health information (PHI) under HIPPA? - CORRECT-ANSWERSGiving a radio report to the
receiving hospital even though the frequency can be monitored by the public.
All the following are exceptions under HIPPA where you may release protected health
information (PHI) to law enforcement without the patient's consent, except: - CORRECT-
ANSWERSTo help police locate a suspect, fugitive, material witness or missing person.
If you are approached by a law enforcement officer requesting protected health information
(PHI) about a patient you transported, and you are unsure if HIPPA permits disclosure of the
PHI, you should: - CORRECT-ANSWERSNot release the PHI to the officer and contact the
Privacy Officer at your organization to get clarification on the matter.
