,NR 395 Quiz 2 Ethics, Integrity, & Professional Nursing Trends
Questions And Answers 2026/2027 | CHAMBERLAIN
1.** A nurse is considering posting a photo of a patient's positive progress on
social media to celebrate the patient's recovery. Which of the following is the
most appropriate action?
A) Post the photo, but blur the patient's face to protect identity
B) Post the photo without the patient's name
C) Obtain written consent from the patient before posting any identifiable
information
D) Post the photo only to a private, closed group of nursing colleagues
**Correct Answer:** C) Obtain written consent from the patient before
posting any identifiable information
**Rationale:** Even with blurred faces or omitted names, posting patient
information on social media can violate HIPAA and professional boundaries.
Written consent is required before sharing any patient-identifiable
information on social media or other public platforms.
**2.** A nurse is using a personal smartphone to take a photo of a wound for
documentation purposes. Which of the following is the most appropriate
action?
A) Take the photo and delete it after documenting
B) Use the hospital-approved secure device or application for clinical
photography
C) Email the photo to the healthcare provider from a personal email account
D) Store the photo in the phone's camera roll for future reference
, **Correct Answer:** B) Use the hospital-approved secure device or
application for clinical photography
**Rationale:** Clinical photography must be conducted using facility-
approved, secure devices or applications that comply with HIPAA. Using
personal devices or unsecured communication methods creates a risk of data
breach and violates patient privacy.
**3.** Which of the following is an example of a breach of professional
boundaries on social media?
A) A nurse connects with a former patient on social media after discharge
B) A nurse shares evidence-based practice articles on a professional
networking site
C) A nurse uses a professional platform to discuss nursing trends and
research
D) A nurse participates in an online nursing forum to seek peer consultation
**Correct Answer:** A) A nurse connects with a former patient on social
media after discharge
**Rationale:** Accepting friend requests or connecting with patients on social
media can blur professional boundaries. Even after discharge, maintaining a
professional relationship is important to avoid boundary violations and
protect patient privacy.
**4.** A nurse is participating in an online nursing forum and encounters a
post from a colleague that contains protected health information (PHI) about
a patient. What is the nurse's best action?
A) Ignore the post and continue browsing
Questions And Answers 2026/2027 | CHAMBERLAIN
1.** A nurse is considering posting a photo of a patient's positive progress on
social media to celebrate the patient's recovery. Which of the following is the
most appropriate action?
A) Post the photo, but blur the patient's face to protect identity
B) Post the photo without the patient's name
C) Obtain written consent from the patient before posting any identifiable
information
D) Post the photo only to a private, closed group of nursing colleagues
**Correct Answer:** C) Obtain written consent from the patient before
posting any identifiable information
**Rationale:** Even with blurred faces or omitted names, posting patient
information on social media can violate HIPAA and professional boundaries.
Written consent is required before sharing any patient-identifiable
information on social media or other public platforms.
**2.** A nurse is using a personal smartphone to take a photo of a wound for
documentation purposes. Which of the following is the most appropriate
action?
A) Take the photo and delete it after documenting
B) Use the hospital-approved secure device or application for clinical
photography
C) Email the photo to the healthcare provider from a personal email account
D) Store the photo in the phone's camera roll for future reference
, **Correct Answer:** B) Use the hospital-approved secure device or
application for clinical photography
**Rationale:** Clinical photography must be conducted using facility-
approved, secure devices or applications that comply with HIPAA. Using
personal devices or unsecured communication methods creates a risk of data
breach and violates patient privacy.
**3.** Which of the following is an example of a breach of professional
boundaries on social media?
A) A nurse connects with a former patient on social media after discharge
B) A nurse shares evidence-based practice articles on a professional
networking site
C) A nurse uses a professional platform to discuss nursing trends and
research
D) A nurse participates in an online nursing forum to seek peer consultation
**Correct Answer:** A) A nurse connects with a former patient on social
media after discharge
**Rationale:** Accepting friend requests or connecting with patients on social
media can blur professional boundaries. Even after discharge, maintaining a
professional relationship is important to avoid boundary violations and
protect patient privacy.
**4.** A nurse is participating in an online nursing forum and encounters a
post from a colleague that contains protected health information (PHI) about
a patient. What is the nurse's best action?
A) Ignore the post and continue browsing
