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HIPAA Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should you do if you see a coworker texting patient information on a personal phone?✔✔ Report the behavior to your supervisor or privacy officer immediately
Can a hospital volunteer access a patient's medical chart if asked by a nurse?✔✔ No, volunteers are not authorized to access protected health information
What should a nurse do before leaving a workstation with open patient records on the screen?✔✔ Log off or lock the screen to prevent unauthorized access
Why is sharing passwords to electronic health record systems not allowed under HIPAA?✔✔ It compromises patient privacy and violates security protocols
Can a nurse tell a friend that their neighbor was just admitted to the emergency room?✔✔ No, this is a violation of the patient's privacy under HIPAA
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Is it acceptable to leave a voicemail message that includes a patient’s diagnosis?✔✔ No, messages should only include a request for a call back unless consent is given
When using a whiteboard to track patients, what must healthcare workers avoid?✔✔ Including full names or identifiable conditions in public view
If a patient asks for a copy of their health record, what is the nurse’s response?✔✔ Inform the patient of their right and assist them in following the facility’s process
Can a student nurse access patient records during clinicals for learning purposes?✔✔ Only for assigned patients and under direct supervision
What should be done if a patient’s chart is found lying open at the nurse’s station?✔✔ Close the chart and place it in a secure area immediately
Can a nurse discuss a patient’s condition with another nurse in the hospital cafeteria?✔✔ No, conversations about patients should only happen in private clinical settings
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