Chapter 16 - book questions

When is authorization from a patient not required?

- for tracking and notification of disease outbreaks - protected health information needed by the coroner - child abuse and neglect are suspected - protected health information is needed to facilitate organ donation

A nursing instructor is discussing a nursing student's social media post about an interesting client situation that happened during clinical. The student states, "I didn't violate client privacy because I didn't use the client's name." What response by the nursing instructor is most appropriate? A. "Any information that can identify a person is considered a breach of client privacy." B. "You may continue to post about client you cared for during clinicals, as long as you do not use the client's name." C. "All aspects of the clinical experience are confidential and should not be discussed." D. "The information being posted on social media is inappropriate. Make sure to discuss information about client's privately with friends and family."

A. "any information that can identify a person is considered a breach of client privacy"

Which documentation tool will the nurse use to record the client's vital signs every 4 hours? A. A flow sheet B. Acuity charting forms C. Medication record D. 24-hour fluid balance record

A. a flow sheet

When using the SOAP format which source of information would be the nurses focus when completing this documentation? A. a patient problem list B. notes describing the patients condition C. overall trens in patient status D. planned interventions and patient outcomes

A. a patient problem list - when using the SOAP format , the problem list at the front of the chart alerts all caregivers to patient priorities - Narrative notes allow nurses to describe condition, situation, or response in their own terms - planned interventions and patient outcomes are the focus of the case management model

A nurse was informed that a family member was involved in a car accident and transported to the emergency department in the same facility. What action by the nurse best demonstrates understanding of client privacy? A. Calling the client information desk to find out the room number of the family member B. Finding the emergency medical technicians that transported the family members about the injuries C. Asking the emergency department nurse for information on the family member D. Accessing the electronic health record of the family member to find out extent of injury

A. calling the client information desk to find out the room number of the family member

The nurse hears an unlicensed assitive personel (UAP) discussing a client's allergic reaction to a medication with another UAP in the cafeteria. What is the priority nursing action? A. Remind the UAP about the client's right to privacy. B. Report the UAP to the nurse manager. C. Notify the client relations department about the breech of privacy. D. Document the UAP's conversation.

A. remind the UAP about the clients right to privacy

A nurse is looking for trends in a postoperative patients vital signs. Which document would the nurse consult first? A. admission sheet B. admission nursing assessment C. activity flow sheet D. graphic record

D. graphic record