The HIPAA Security Rule Complements the Privacy Rule but Applies

question 71

Multiple Choice

The HIPAA Security Rule complements the Privacy Rule but applies exclusively to:

• A) protected health information.
• B) electronic protected health information.
• C) medical claims.
• D) hospital claims.

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Definitions:

Karst Topography

A landscape formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, characterized by sinkholes, caves, and underground streams.

Limestone Pillars

Natural columns made of limestone, often formed in karst landscapes through the process of dissolution.

Sinkholes

Depressions or holes in the ground caused by the collapse of a surface layer, often resulting from the dissolution of limestone beneath.

Saltwater Intrusion

The movement of saline water into freshwater aquifers, which can occur due to groundwater extraction or changes in sea level, often leading to the contamination of drinking water sources.