Professional Development Exam 1: Study Guide

When teaching a newly licensed nurse about protecting client health information, which of the following statements indicates that the nurse understands? CORRECT ANSWER The courts may require (subpoena) me to discuss confidential information When documenting in a patient's EMR, what are some of the things that would jeopardize the confidentiality of the patient's information? CORRECT ANSWER Sharing passwords Doing an inservice for newly licensed nurses and talking about client confidentiality, who can you share client protected health information with? CORRECT ANSWER Health care team members ASSIGNED to that patient What are some violations of confidentiality? CORRECT ANSWER You cannot give out information to anybody unless the patient gives you permission. Violations Include: - Sharing info with family members - Discussing a client at lunch - Leaving patient record in garbage What jeopardizes patient confidentiality? (Select all) CORRECT ANSWER Wrong Answer: Giving verbal report at change of shift in a designated conference room Wrong Answer: Removing client information from fax machines immediately