Patient Confidentiality Quiz

What can the consequences of a breach of confidential patient information range from for the patient?

• A slight annoyance to identity theft

• A fine or a simple disciplinary action

• Costly legal or civil actions and the loss of customers

• Being fired or losing a professional license

What should medical records contain according to the text?

• Personal information, medical history, and notes about patient's telephone calls

• Financial records and insurance details

• Opinions of the health care workers

• Uninitialized and undated subjective observations

Who has the right to see and obtain a copy of a patient's medical records?

• Any healthcare worker

• The patient's employer with patient permission

• The patient and the patient's legal guardian or holder of power of attorney

• Anyone who requests them

How should errors in medical records be corrected according to the text?

• By erasing or covering with correction fluid

• By drawing a line through the error and writing the word "error"

• By leaving them as they are to maintain record integrity

• By including an explanation of the error and inserting correct information

For how long should medical records be kept according to federal and state laws?

• At least two to seven years

• Only for the duration of the patient's treatment

• Indefinitely, as they are legal documents

• For one year after the last patient visit

What is one of the advantages of electronic medical records?

• Increased time to record information

• Decreased privacy and increased tampering

• Legible and better organized data

• Additional hardware costs

Which of the following is a disadvantage of electronic medical records?

• Simultaneous access

• Remote access to up-to-date information

• Resistance to giving up paper records

• Instant access

What should not be done when a paper jam occurs in a printer that is used for printing confidential information?

• Collect all copies of the jammed paper

• Leave the jammed paper unattended

• Make sure to shred the unneeded copies

• Contact the receiver after fixing the jam

Which of the following is a protective measure for ensuring the confidentiality of electronic medical records?

• Send confidential information via email

• Leave monitors unattended with confidential information on the screen

• Limit individuals who have access to records by using passwords

• Print confidential information on wrong printers

What should be attached to a fax when sending confidential information?

• A detailed report of the information being sent

• A cover sheet that contains a confidentiality statement

• The names of unauthorized individuals

• A list of potential recipients