TL;DR
Master intravenous access techniques, fluid therapy principles, and IV medication administration. IV skills are essential for emergency care and frequently tested.
Free HIPAA & Patient Privacy Practice Questions
PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification · Federal Requirements
This module covers HIPAA & Patient Privacy as part of the Federal Requirements section, testing your understanding of core concepts and their practical application.
| Exam | PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification |
| Pass Rate | 72% |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Module | HIPAA & Patient Privacy |
Why HIPAA & Patient Privacy matters
HIPAA & Patient Privacy is a commonly tested topic on the PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification because it covers fundamental knowledge required for competent professional practice.
Sample Practice Questions (5)
1. Under the HITECH Act (2009), civil monetary penalties for HIPAA violations can reach up to:
- $1.5 million per violation category per year (with tiered penalties based on culpability)
- $10,000 total per year regardless of number of violations
- $100 per violation with no annual cap
- $50,000 per violation with a $100,000 annual cap
2. A "business associate" under HIPAA is:
- A person or organization that performs functions involving PHI on behalf of a covered entity
- Any employee of the covered entity
- A patient's family member designated to pick up prescriptions
- A pharmaceutical sales representative
3. Under HIPAA, a patient has the right to request an amendment to their health record. If the pharmacy denies the request, it must:
- Provide a written denial with the reason and inform the patient of their right to submit a statement of disagreement
- Simply tell the patient verbally that the request is denied
- Ignore the request if deemed unnecessary
- Delete the record entirely
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- Only the minimum amount of PHI needed to accomplish the purpose is used or disclosed
- Patients must provide the minimum amount of personal information
- Pharmacies must have a minimum number of privacy safeguards
- Prescribers must write the minimum effective dose
5. Which of the following disclosures of PHI does NOT require patient authorization under HIPAA?
- Disclosure for treatment, payment, or health care operations (TPO)
- Disclosure to the patient's employer for employment purposes
- Disclosure for marketing purposes
- Sale of patient information to a data broker
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