Which Patient Rights Are Guaranteed By Hipaa

The nurse practice act of a state defines the scope and responsibilities of nursing practice in that state. Which of the following is true regarding nurse practice acts? A- They describe the process for gaining membership to a professional organization B- They determine the educational requirements for licensure C- They regulate how many professional nursing organizations may be formed. D- They define the practice of medicine in relation to nursing

The most common reason that nurses are disciplined by the state board of nursing is A- Practicing while impaired B- Making medication errors C- Following unsafe nursing practice D- Abandoning patients

What is the primary function of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)? A- Developing the NCLEX-RN and the NCLEX-PN licensing examinations B- Overseeing decisions made by the state boards of nursing C- Overseeing granting licensure by endorsement D-Administering the NCLEX examination at testing centers

Which of the following nursing responsibilities can never be delegated? A- Complex tasks B- Medication administration C- Evaluation D- Accountability

The RN delegates changing a sterile dressing over a central line to a licensed practical/ vocational nurse (LPN/ LVN). The LPN/LVN contaminated the site during the dressing change, and an infection developed in the patient. Which of the following statements is true? A- The RN is ultimately responsible for acts he or she delegates. B- The hospital cannot be held responsible for the acts of its employees. C- The LPN/LVN is guilty of malpractice D- A malpractice suit cannot be brought as no harm came to the patient

In which of the following situations should the legality of an informed consent be questioned? A- Patient with dementia; consent given by spouse B- Patient who received a preoperative dose of C-Demerol before giving consent C- Patient who is anxious and asks many questions of the physician D- Patient who expresses concern about the cost of the procedure

Which of the following actions is acceptable as an exception to a nurse's obligation regarding confidentiality? A- Reporting certain diseases to public health authority B- Discussing a patient's care with someone who does not know the patient C- Leaving printouts of lab reports on the desk in the physician's' lounge as a convenience D- Discussing a patient's condition in a public place as long as the patient's name is not mentioned

Which patient rights are guaranteed by HIPAA? A- Patients are asked to sign a release of responsibility of their health care records inadvertently become a matter of public record B- Patients sign a release protecting the health care provider and insurance company against computer file theft C- Patients are protected against medical records being indiscriminately shared D- Patients may receive a complete copy of their medical records at no cost.

The Patient Self-Determination Act of 1991, as implemented today, is known as providing A- Patient bill of rights B- Advance directives C- HIPAA protections D- Informed consent

Which of the following is an important step in preventing legal action against the nurse? A- Deflect blame from yourself as much as possible B- Avoid explaining care procedures to patients C- Develop caring, therapeutic relationships with patients D- Never make a mistake