Breach of Confidentiality Involves the Unauthorized Release of Patient Information

question 43

Multiple Choice

Breach of confidentiality involves the unauthorized release of patient information to a third party, such as health care employees who __________.

• A) access patient health care information with an appropriate job-related reason
• B) communicate patient information to family members with the patient's consent
• C) discuss patient information outside an exam room where other patients are present
• D) ensure that patient information is not available on a computer screen display

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Definitions:

Production Supplies

Items and materials used in the manufacturing process that are not directly incorporated into the final product.

Mainframe Computer

A large, powerful computer primarily used by large organizations for bulk data processing, such as census, industry and consumer statistics, and financial transaction processing.

Indirect Manufacturing Cost

Costs in manufacturing that cannot be directly tied to a specific product or job, such as maintenance, supervision, and utility costs; also known as manufacturing overhead.

Direct Manufacturing Cost

These are costs that can be directly traced to the production of specific goods or services, such as raw materials and direct labor.