ATI LPN
NCLEX Questions on Legal Aspect of Health Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is explaining the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act to a group of new employees. What should the nurse include when explaining its purpose?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: HIPAA primarily provides personal health information privacy, a key purpose relevant to nursing. (Note: Original question allowed multiple answers; restructured to single-answer format.)
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is asked by a family member to access the medical records of a patient who is not their relative.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ethical principles in nursing emphasize the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse receives a patient's medical records by accident.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining patient confidentiality and upholding professionalism require respecting the privacy of patient information.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assigned to care for a patient whose cultural beliefs and practices differ significantly from their own.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cultural competence and sensitivity are essential components of ethical nursing care.
Question 5 of 5
Apart from the fact that it is 'not a nice thing to do', what is an important ethical disadvantage of deceiving participants?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Deception can undermine trust in researchers and their field, damaging their professional reputation, which is a significant ethical concern.