HIPAA Regulations Establish a "Floor" of Patient Rights,which Means _____

question 34

Multiple Choice

HIPAA regulations establish a "floor" of patient rights,which means _____.

• A) Facilities of multi-state hospital systems abide by state laws granting the least access
• B) Multi-state hospital systems are bound by the federal HIPAA requirements only
• C) States may enact legislation that provides for additional patient access to records
• D) States must restrict patient access to records according to minimum HIPAA

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Definitions:

Iodine Contrast

A type of contrast agent used in medical imaging that contains iodine, which helps enhance the visibility of internal structures.

Allergic

Having an immune response or sensitivity to a particular substance, resulting in symptoms like itching, sneezing, or rash.

Shellfish

Aquatic shelled animals, such as shrimp, crabs, and oysters, often used for food, some of which can cause allergic reactions in certain individuals.

KUB Radiography

The process of X-raying the abdomen to help assess the size, shape, and position of the urinary organs; evaluate urinary system diseases or disorders; or determine the presence of kidney stones. It can also be helpful in determining the position of an intrauterine device (IUD) or in locating foreign bodies in the digestive tract; also called a flat plate of the abdomen.