OSHA/HIPAA Quiz (on 1/3)

Question 1

OSHA -

True or False:

Handwashing does little to prevent the transfer of micro-oraganisms from one person to another.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

OSHA -

True or False:

Employees are responsible for seeking their own training on specific hazards in the workplace.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

OSHA -

True or False:

Staff must provide and purchase their own personal protective equipment to wear in the dental office.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

OSHA -

True or False:

The blood borne pathogens may be found in saliva in dental procedures.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

OSHA -

True or False:

Hepatitis B Virus can be transmitted via the airborne route.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

OSHA -

True or False:

In dentistry, the risk for transmission of HIV is greater than that for HBV.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

OSHA -

True or False:

An exposure control plan must be reviewed and updated every two years.

Answer 7

False (every year)

Question 8

OSHA -

True or False:

Standards most relevant for dental staff are the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and Hazard Communication Standard.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

OSHA -

True or False:

Occupational exposure to blood and saliva occurs through contact with the eyes mucous membranes or skin and through piercing the skin barrier.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

OSHA -

True or False:

Adhering to universal precautions includes frequent hand washing; proper handling and disposal of contaminated needles; and the use of cloves and other personal protective equipment.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

OSHA -

True or False:

Sources of possible occupational exposure in a dental practice include dental instruments, radiographs, chairbacks, countertops and light and equipment switches.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

OSHA -

True or False:

In some dental offices, the dentist serves as the office compliance manager.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

OSHA -

True or False:

The blood born pathogens of most concern to dental staff are the hepatitis B Virus, influenza and COVID virus.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

HIPAA -

True or False:

Following HIPAA regulations protects medical providers from lawsuits.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

HIPAA -

True or False:

Password protected computers are essential to maintaining the privacy of patient information.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

HIPAA -

True or False:

Spouses have automatic access to each others health information.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

HIPAA -

True or False:

In 2003 it became mandatory that all claims filed electronically must be HIPAA compliant.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

HIPAA -

True or False:

A patient care staff member who leaves a patient chart open during their coffee break is violating HIPAA rules.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

HIPAA -

True or False:

Before treatment can occur, all patients, without exception, must sign a patient consent form regarding the use and disclosure of their protected health information.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

HIPAA -

True or False:

There are no criminal penalties for disclosing patients’ protected health information.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

HIPAA -

True or False:

HIPAA mandates the creation of a unique identifier code for every doctor.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

HIPAA -

True or False:

The HIPAA privacy rule applies to all forms of patient information including written, spoken, and electronic.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

HIPAA -

True or False:

Patients are guaranteed four rights under the HIPAA rules relative to their personal medical information.

Answer 23

True

Question 23

HIPAA -

True or False:

One of the most compelling reasons for Congress enacting HIPAA was to reduce the administrative costs of healthcare.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

HIPAA - True or False: There are assigned medical codes sets not only for physician services, but also for medical supplies and drugs for retail pharmacy.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

HIPAA - True or False: There must be a system in place to record the name of every person who views a patient's record.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

HIPAA - True or False: If a physician practices alone without any partners, their practice is not required to follow HIPAA regulations.

Answer 26

False

Question 27

HIPAA - True or False: HIPAA was enacted in 1996, but there was a timeline allowing for individual organizations to work towards compliance.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

HIPAA - What is HIPAA? a. A regulation to combat fraud in the healthcare setting. b. National standards created to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without consent. c. A rule to improve portability of health insurance. d. A law that protects providers regarding the transmission of health information.

Answer 28

b. National standards created to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without consent.

Question 29

HIPAA - What is PHI? a. Protected health inquiries. b. Private HIPAA Information c. Protected Health Information d. Personal Health Information

Answer 29

c. Protected Health Information

Question 30

HIPAA - What is the standard for accessing patient information? a. Need to know for the performance of your job. b. You're related. c. If a provider asks you about a patient. d. You are curious.

Answer 30

a. Need to know for the performance of your job.