What is a breach under HIPAA?

What will be an ideal response?


A breach under HIPAA is an unauthorized acquisition, access, use, or disclosure of personal health information which compromises the security or privacy of such information. Lack of compliance to the security rules can lead to substantial fines.

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What do optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters, thermoluminescent dosimeters, pocket ionization chambers, and digital ionization dosimeters have in common?

a. These devices are all used for area monitoring. b. These devices all use the same sensing material to detect ionizing radiation. c. These devices are all used for personnel monitoring. d. Each of these devices can only be used for personnel monitoring for a maximum of 6 months.

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The act of giving an injection or other form of antigen to protect an individual from an infectious disease is called a (n) ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Once a bulk supply system's piping has passed the pressure test, it is important to check the oxygen outlets for:

A) a pressure less than 25 psi B) purity C) a pressure greater than 200 psi D) none of the above

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Which of the following drug orders is incorrect?

A) Aspirin, 325mg, PO B) Dextrose 50 percent, 25g, IM C) NTG, 0.4 mg, SL, every five minutes, up to three doses D) Naloxone, 2 mg, IV push

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