01
Choose one
1 point
A staff member is transferring a completed record into the organization's approved filing system. Which action best reduces the risk of associating it with the wrong file?
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20 questions
02
True or false
1 point
True or false: If an electronic record contains an error, silently overwriting the entry is acceptable as long as the corrected information is accurate.
- A
True
- B
False
03
Fill in the blank
1 point
Record protection aims to preserve confidentiality, integrity, and so authorized staff can access records when needed.
04
Choose one
1 point
A record is no longer used in daily work, but its required retention period is unclear. What should staff do before deciding whether to destroy it?
- A
Keep every record permanently, regardless of applicable requirements.
- B
Destroy records once they are no longer used day to day.
- C
Check the applicable requirements and the organization's retention schedule.
- D
Use the same retention period for every record type.
05
True or false
1 point
True or false: HIPAA automatically applies to every organization that maintains records containing personal information.
- A
True
- B
False
06
Written response
1 point
What term describes an entry that identifies an earlier record entry and documents a correction, including when and by whom the update was made?
07
Choose all
1 point
Select all actions that help protect records from unauthorized access or exposure.
- A
Use individual accounts and strong authentication.
- B
Share a password with a coworker who needs quick access.
- C
Use approved security features to protect electronic records.
- D
Leave printed records visible in a public area if staff are nearby.
- E
Keep screens locked when stepping away.
08
Written response
1 point
What organizational guidance specifies how long different records must be kept?
09
Fill in the blank
1 point
The specific preservation instruction named in the retention guidance, distinct from an investigation or an audit, is a .
10
Choose all
1 point
Select all practices that support organized records while following the organization's controls.
- A
Follow the organization's approved filing structure.
- B
Use consistent names that follow organizational rules.
- C
Save an unofficial copy in a personal account for convenience.
- D
Keep related records together or link them through the approved system.
- E
Use informal folders when the approved system is slower.
11
Choose one
1 point
A staff member has permission to use the records system but does not need a particular person's file to complete assigned work. Which approach is appropriate?
- A
Access any record that may be useful in the future.
- B
Access records whenever a coworker asks, regardless of the reason.
- C
Access records for personal interest if no changes are made.
- D
Access records for an authorized work purpose and only to the extent needed.
12
Open ended
1 point
A practitioner has direct observations, information reported by a participant, and a possible interpretation of the situation. Explain how these should be represented in the record and identify other relevant details to include.
13
Choose one
1 point
A record is eligible for disposition under the applicable schedule, and no preservation instruction applies. Which action follows sound records-management practice?
- A
Delete the electronic copy and discard paper copies in ordinary waste.
- B
Use the approved process to securely destroy confidential copies or transfer records when required.
- C
Keep all copies indefinitely to avoid making a disposition decision.
- D
Transfer the record to a personal account before removing it from the system.
14
Choose one
1 point
A staff member needs to store a work record for later retrieval. Which approach follows sound records-management practice?
- A
Save it in a personal account temporarily, then move it later.
- B
Store it in the organization’s approved system and location.
- C
Keep it in an informal folder if access is limited to the team.
15
True or false
1 point
True or false: A staff member may keep an unofficial copy of a record in a personal folder if it helps keep related records together.
- A
True
- B
False
16
Written response
1 point
What is the term for a supplementary record entry that identifies an earlier entry, states a correction, and records when and by whom the update was made?
17
Choose one
1 point
While documenting a session, a staff member includes a direct observation, a detail reported by a participant, and a conclusion they inferred. What should the staff member do?
- A
Present all information as a direct observation to keep the entry concise.
- B
Use judgmental wording if it makes the concern easier to understand.
- C
Make clear which details were observed, reported, or inferred.
18
Choose one
1 point
A staff member has system access but is not assigned to a particular case. Which action best follows the record-access principle?
- A
Open only the records and information needed for an authorized work purpose.
- B
Open any record if the staff member has a system account.
- C
Open records for personal interest as long as no changes are made.
19
Written response
1 point
According to the access principle, what kind of purpose must justify opening a record?
20
Choose one
1 point
A staff member realizes a record was sent to the wrong recipient. What should they do?
- A
Wait until the impact is confirmed before taking any action.
- B
Report it promptly through the organization’s incident-reporting process.
- C
Try to resolve it independently and report only if that fails.