Patient Records and Data Security Quiz

An audit trail keeps track of who accessed or changed patient records. Choose one: True or False

• True

• False

Which option is the consequence of a data breach?

• Patient information was scrambled before sharing.

• A user is successfully authenticated into the system.

• Unauthorized individuals accessed sensitive information without permission.

• The system recorded a change in patient information.

• Only approved personnel accessed the data.

Which of the following choices are functions of access control? (Select all that apply)

• Limiting who can edit data

• Blocking all external internet access

• Restricting who can view sensitive information

• Ensuring data is not modified after creation

• Allowing only specific individuals to access data

Match the scenario to the correct process. A doctor updates a patient's file, and the system logs the change.

Match the scenario to the correct process. Patient information is scrambled before being sent over the internet.

Match the scenario to the correct process. A nurse logs into the system using her username and password.

Match the scenario to the correct process. The hospital's system blocks a hacker trying to access patient data.

Match the scenario to the correct process. Only doctors can view certain sensitive patient records.

Why is user authentication important in healthcare settings?