ANSWERS GRADED A+ ASSURED SUCCESS NEW UPDATE
2026/2027 (MULTIPLE CHOICES)
1. What is required for the release of information (ROI) to third parties?
A court order.
A verbal agreement from the healthcare provider.
Authorization by the patient or his or her legal representative.
No authorization is needed if the information is requested by a family
member.
2. If a nurse practitioner receives a request for patient information from a third-
party insurance company, what should be the first step taken before
releasing any information?
Discuss the request with the healthcare team before taking action.
Release the information immediately to expedite the claim.
Consult with the insurance company about the request.
Obtain authorization from the patient or their legal representative.
3. HIPAA requirements for modes of communication may include EMAILS. All
emails should be encrypted during and sending out group emails
should
transmission; be encouraged to save time.
storage; be avoided to save space.
transmission; be avoided because of the risk of compromising
privacy.
storage; be encouraged to reach a wider audience.
, 4. Which level of government regulates nurse practitioner nursing practice
acts?
federal
local
national
state
5. If a nurse practitioner is conducting a telemedicine consultation with a non-
English speaking patient, what is the best course of action regarding
interpretation?
Schedule a session with a professional interpreter experienced in
telemedicine.
Ask the patient to bring a family member to interpret.
Conduct the consultation without an interpreter.
Use a translation app during the consultation.
6. Discuss the significance of having a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) for
nurse practitioners in relation to prescribing controlled substances.
A DNP is required only for administrative roles in nursing.
Having a DNP equips nurse practitioners with advanced clinical
skills and knowledge necessary for prescribing controlled
substances safely.
Only physicians can prescribe controlled substances, regardless of
the NP's education.
The DNP is irrelevant to the ability to prescribe medications.