What is the primary purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?A. To provide health insurance to all U.S. citizensB. To protect patient privacy and secure health informationC. To ensure hospitals are adequately fundedD. To regulate healthcare providers’ licensingWhich of the following is a key component of patient-centered care?A. Focusing solely on the patient’s medical needsB. Involving patients in their own care decisionsC. Minimizing patient interactionD. Prioritizing cost-efficiency over patient satisfactionWhich type of diabetes is most commonly diagnosed in children and young adults?A. Type 1 diabetesB. Type 2 diabetesC. Gestational diabetesD. PrediabetesWhat is the recommended frequency for hand hygiene in a healthcare setting?A. Only before and after mealsB. After every patient contactC. Once per hourD. Only at the end of each shiftWhich of the following is a common symptom of a myocardial infarction (heart attack)?A. Lower back painB. Shortness of breath and chest painC. Severe headacheD. Abdominal crampsIn a healthcare setting, what is the primary function of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system?A. To schedule patient appointmentsB. To manage hospital financesC. To digitally store and manage patient health informationD. To monitor employee performanceWhich of the following strategies is most effective for preventing the spread of infection in hospitals?A. Using disposable equipment for every patientB. Isolating all patients in separate roomsC. Implementing strict hand hygiene protocolsD. Administering antibiotics to all patients upon admissionWhich vaccination is recommended annually for healthcare workers to prevent the spread of a common infectious disease?A. Hepatitis B vaccineB. Influenza vaccineC. Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccineD. Varicella vaccine
