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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
Your patient has been newly diagnosed with AIDS. You are good friends with the patient's wife and feel that you should tell her so that she can be tested. Which of the following statement(s) is(are) true?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: HIPAA requires patient consent to disclose protected health information, including to family members. Unauthorized disclosure is a HIPAA violation.
Question 2 of 5
Can it still be considered breach of patient confidentiality if the patient information was accidentally overheard by a visitor sitting at the table behind you in the cafeteria?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discussing patient information in a public setting, even unintentionally, can be a breach of confidentiality under HIPAA if overheard.
Question 3 of 5
Which type of hospital in the United States requires that you shred any notes that are written while caring for the patient before you leave the facility?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Military hospitals often have strict policies requiring shredding of notes to protect sensitive patient information.
Question 4 of 5
Which health-care provider is identified as the patient's advocate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nurses are often designated as patient advocates, ensuring patient needs and preferences are communicated.
Question 5 of 5
Explain how to legally correct an error a nurse makes in documentation.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A single line through the error with initials and date preserves transparency and maintains legal integrity.