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Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 3 : Ethics, Law, and Delegation in Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
The law that contains both the Privacy Rule and the Security Rule is abbreviated as
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) includes the Privacy Rule and Security Rule to protect patient information.
Question 2 of 5
A(n) is a form to be completed in the event of an unusual occurrence or an accident.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An incident report is used to document unusual occurrences or accidents in a healthcare setting.
Question 3 of 5
The law that provides legal protection to the voluntary caregiver at sites of accidents and emergencies is called the law.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Good Samaritan law protects voluntary caregivers from legal liability when providing emergency care.
Question 4 of 5
Who owns a hospitalized patient's medical record?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The hospital owns the physical medical record, though the patient has rights to access the information.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions would be considered proactive prevention of lawsuits?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: These actions foster trust, respect, and clear communication, reducing the likelihood of misunderstandings or complaints that could lead to lawsuits.