WGU C801 HIM 2215 Health Information Law & Regulations Final Assessment Review Q & S 2026 (Complete And Verified Study material) (37pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. Sarah, a nurse in a hospital, accesses the medical records of her neighbor who was recently admitted to the same hospital. This action violates which law? A. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) B. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) C. Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA) D. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Answer: A. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Rationale: HIPAA includes strict rules about protecting the privacy and security of patients' medical information and prohibits unauthorized access to medical records. 2. A healthcare provider discloses a patient's protected health information (PHI) without obtaining the patient's consent. Which law has been violated? A. Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act B. Federal Trade Commission Act