Under GINA,it Is Permissible for the Health Information Manager to _____

question 27

Multiple Choice

Under GINA,it is permissible for the health information manager to _____.

• A) Allow genetic information to be used as a qualification for medical insurance
• B) Prohibit the release of genetic information to other health care providers
• C) Refuse the release of genetic information for insurance or employment qualifications
• D) Release genetic information as a part of an employment physical examination

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Atoms

A hydrogen atom consists of one proton and one electron; it is the simplest and most abundant atom in the universe.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge, orbiting the nucleus of an atom and involved in chemical bonds and electricity.

Oxidation

A chemical reaction involving the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.

Lactose Intolerant

A condition where the body cannot easily digest lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and dairy products.