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EMT Questions
100
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance and Portability Act of 1996
100
You left a copy of the patient report in the ambulance after a call. What type of violation/breach is this?
Accidental Violation - Report to a supervisor
100
You forgot to explain HIPAA to the patient and/or obtain a signature. What should you do?
Document why you were unable to obtain the signature. Do NOT sign the form for them without their consent.
100
What does PHI stand for?
Protected Health Information
100
What is the compression to breath ratio for adult CPR?
30 compression 2 breathes
200
How do you properly dispose of PHI?
A shredder.
200
A bystander overheard you giving your patient report to the receiving RN at the hospital, what type of violation/breach is this?
Incidental - You took reasonable steps at protecting PHI. Report this to a supervisor.
200
Who should receive an explanation of HIPAA?
Every patient that we provide care for.
200
Can you share PHI with a family member?
Yes, if consent is given by the patient. Yes, if the patient is a minor. Yes, if the family member is directly involved with the care of the patient. POA/POH.
200
What does SAMPLE stand for?
Signs and Symptoms Allergies Medications Past Medical History or Pertinent History Last Oral Intake Events leading up to incident
300
PHI should never be disposed in this container.
A waste basket.
300
You went to the bar and talked about a nasty call from the prior day. You talked about the patients name, history, and told the person you are talking to where the patient lived. What type of violation/breach is this?
Intentional - Complete disregard for protecting PHI. This type of offense can be reported to HHS depending the severity.
300
An ECG for a patient is considered PHI. True or False.
Since ECG's contain initials, date/time, and age this can be considered PHI.
300
Name 3 instances of when PHI can be shared.
Required by law Serious threat to health or safety Public agencies (highly communicable disease) Disaster/Emergency Billing Company Receiving hospital staff Family members if allowed or involved in care of patient
300
The appropriate dosage for aspirin when giving to a patient that is having acute coronary syndrome is? How many tablets and mg's?
324mgs or (4) 81mg chewable tablets
400
What is HIPAA's birthdate?
Signed into law in 1996 by President Bill Clinton.
400
Who oversees HIPAA in general and handles any violations that are reported?
Department of Health and Human Services
400
You find out that another EMT has looked up a report to find out what happened to a friend involved in an accident. Is this a HIPAA violation?
Yes. Unless expressed/written consent by the patient was given, this is a violation.
400
When is it required by law for your to share PHI?
Child Abuse
400
What does DCAP-BTLS stand for?
Deformities Contusions Abrasions Punctures/Penetrations Burns Tenderness Lacerations Swelling
500
Do I have to report all HIPAA violations to a supervisor?
Yes, all instances of possible violations must be reported.
500
What is the most common way a violation/breach occurs?
Accidental
500
If you feel that a violation has occured or you need additional training, who should you contact?
Chief Rukavina or LT Shelton.
500
Name 4 things that must be removed to de-identify PHI.
Name Dates Social Security Numbers Address Any explicit identifying information that could allow someone to identify your patient
500
What are the 3 categories for a GCS and the best possible scores for each?
Eyes - 4 Verbal - 5 Motor - 6