Which of the Following Is the Intent of HIPAA

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the intent of HIPAA?

• A) Release of patient information for purposes of insurance reimbursement.
• B) Prevent health care providers from billing for procedures done for the insured person.
• C) Protect patients from reviewing their own medical records.
• D) Limit the ability of health care providers to sell patient information to outside sources.

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Definitions:

Leakage Voltage

The voltage that appears across a device or insulating material that is supposed to be non-conductive, indicating an incomplete isolation or faulty insulation.

Status Indicators

Visual or auditory signals (such as LEDs or beeps) on devices or equipment that show their current operating condition, such as on/off, error, or operational status.

Output Module

A component in PLC systems that provides physical output based on the program logic, like activating motors or lights.

Optical Isolator

A device that uses light to transfer an electrical signal between elements of a system while keeping them electrically isolated.