Practice Question
Which of the following best describes how HIPAA impacts data collection in nursing research?
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Correct Answer:
It mandates protection of identifiable health information unless consent is obtained.
Rationale:
🟩 HIPAA protects PHI (protected health information) and requires researchers to obtain authorization or waiver to use identifiable data.
🟩 It ensures confidentiality when using medical records, diagnostic data, or demographic information in research.
🟩 HIPAA applies to all healthcare-related research, not just clinical drug trials.
🟩 This regulation allows research to occur while safeguarding privacy through de-identification or secure data-handling standards.
❌ Incorrect Options
❌ HIPAA applies to all healthcare research, not just pharmaceuticals.
❌ HIPAA does not prohibit collecting data; it controls how data is used.
❌ HIPAA never allows unrestricted access.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Leadership
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