Adult Health CJE Benchmark Review
Handouts Questions and Answers Updated
2026/2027 Version | Verified Answers
1. What are nurses mandated reporters for? - ANSWER ✅ They must report if
a client discloses they are being abused.
2. What is not considered a HIPAA violation? - ANSWER ✅ Inadvertent
sharing of data, as long as reasonable measures were taken to protect client
information.
3. What is an example of a situation that does not violate HIPAA? - ANSWER
✅ Conversations overheard through a client curtain, provided reasonable
measures were used.
4. Which action violates health information privacy law? - ANSWER ✅
Calling out a client's full legal name in the waiting area.
5. What is a violation regarding a new graduate nurse accessing medical
records? - ANSWER ✅ Accessing records of a client they are not currently
assigned to.
6. What should a nurse avoid telling a transportation tech? - ANSWER ✅
Specific details about a client's condition, such as having stage 4 pancreatic
cancer.
,7. What can be shared without client consent? - ANSWER ✅ Information
pertaining to safety, such as threats of self-harm or abuse.
8. What is the role of a unit secretary in relation to client laboratory reports? -
ANSWER ✅ They should not receive explanations of laboratory results
without proper authorization.
9. What is the consequence of sharing a client's information with their parents?
- ANSWER ✅ Parents may see billing line items, but not specific details
without consent.
10.What is the key principle behind HIPAA? - ANSWER ✅ To protect the
privacy of health information and ensure confidentiality.
11.What must be done if a client is being abused? - ANSWER ✅ The nurse
must report the abuse, as they are mandated reporters.
12.What constitutes reasonable measures to protect client information? -
ANSWER ✅ Using privacy curtains and avoiding loud conversations in
public areas.
13.What is an example of a breach of confidentiality? - ANSWER ✅ Sharing a
client's diagnosis with unauthorized personnel.
14.How long must medical records be kept confidential? - ANSWER ✅
Indefinitely, as per HIPAA regulations.
,15.What is the purpose of HIPAA? - ANSWER ✅ To safeguard patient
information and ensure privacy in healthcare settings.
16.Swelling at site - ANSWER ✅ Select a good site
17.Pallor - ANSWER ✅ Pale color of skin
18.Slowed infusion - ANSWER ✅ Decreased skin temperature around the site
19.Infiltration - ANSWER ✅ STOP Infusion & Remove IV
20.Infiltration Action - ANSWER ✅ Elevate arm, Apply warm compress, Start
on another site
21.Edema - ANSWER ✅ Burning or Pain at site, Erythema - redness
22.Infiltration Prevention - ANSWER ✅ Rotate sites every 72 hours, Avoid
lower extremities, Wash your hands
23.Phlebitis & Thrombophlebitis - ANSWER ✅ Pain, Warmth, Edema, Fever /
chills
24.Phlebitis Action - ANSWER ✅ STOP Infusion & Remove IV
25.Phlebitis Action Steps - ANSWER ✅ Elevate arm, Apply warm compress,
Specimen for culture if drainage present
, 26.Cellulitis - ANSWER ✅ Inflammation of the tissues
27.Cellulitis Prevention - ANSWER ✅ NO Alcohol, Apply pressure after IV
Catheter removal, Minimize tourniquet time
28.Hematoma - ANSWER ✅ Buildup of blood in tissue after IV is removed
(Ecchymosis)
29.Hematoma Definition - ANSWER ✅ Bruise
30.WARFARIN - ANSWER ✅ Anticoagulant medication
31.ALCOHOL - ANSWER ✅ Substance to avoid during IV therapy
32.HEPARIN - ANSWER ✅ Anticoagulant medication
33.Safety Issues - ANSWER ✅ Swelling at site, Pallor, Slowed infusion,
Edema, Burning or pain at site, Erythema - redness
34.Safety Issues Prevention - ANSWER ✅ Rotate sites every 72 hours, Avoid
lower extremities, Wash your hands
35.Decreased skin temperature - ANSWER ✅ Around the site
Handouts Questions and Answers Updated
2026/2027 Version | Verified Answers
1. What are nurses mandated reporters for? - ANSWER ✅ They must report if
a client discloses they are being abused.
2. What is not considered a HIPAA violation? - ANSWER ✅ Inadvertent
sharing of data, as long as reasonable measures were taken to protect client
information.
3. What is an example of a situation that does not violate HIPAA? - ANSWER
✅ Conversations overheard through a client curtain, provided reasonable
measures were used.
4. Which action violates health information privacy law? - ANSWER ✅
Calling out a client's full legal name in the waiting area.
5. What is a violation regarding a new graduate nurse accessing medical
records? - ANSWER ✅ Accessing records of a client they are not currently
assigned to.
6. What should a nurse avoid telling a transportation tech? - ANSWER ✅
Specific details about a client's condition, such as having stage 4 pancreatic
cancer.
,7. What can be shared without client consent? - ANSWER ✅ Information
pertaining to safety, such as threats of self-harm or abuse.
8. What is the role of a unit secretary in relation to client laboratory reports? -
ANSWER ✅ They should not receive explanations of laboratory results
without proper authorization.
9. What is the consequence of sharing a client's information with their parents?
- ANSWER ✅ Parents may see billing line items, but not specific details
without consent.
10.What is the key principle behind HIPAA? - ANSWER ✅ To protect the
privacy of health information and ensure confidentiality.
11.What must be done if a client is being abused? - ANSWER ✅ The nurse
must report the abuse, as they are mandated reporters.
12.What constitutes reasonable measures to protect client information? -
ANSWER ✅ Using privacy curtains and avoiding loud conversations in
public areas.
13.What is an example of a breach of confidentiality? - ANSWER ✅ Sharing a
client's diagnosis with unauthorized personnel.
14.How long must medical records be kept confidential? - ANSWER ✅
Indefinitely, as per HIPAA regulations.
,15.What is the purpose of HIPAA? - ANSWER ✅ To safeguard patient
information and ensure privacy in healthcare settings.
16.Swelling at site - ANSWER ✅ Select a good site
17.Pallor - ANSWER ✅ Pale color of skin
18.Slowed infusion - ANSWER ✅ Decreased skin temperature around the site
19.Infiltration - ANSWER ✅ STOP Infusion & Remove IV
20.Infiltration Action - ANSWER ✅ Elevate arm, Apply warm compress, Start
on another site
21.Edema - ANSWER ✅ Burning or Pain at site, Erythema - redness
22.Infiltration Prevention - ANSWER ✅ Rotate sites every 72 hours, Avoid
lower extremities, Wash your hands
23.Phlebitis & Thrombophlebitis - ANSWER ✅ Pain, Warmth, Edema, Fever /
chills
24.Phlebitis Action - ANSWER ✅ STOP Infusion & Remove IV
25.Phlebitis Action Steps - ANSWER ✅ Elevate arm, Apply warm compress,
Specimen for culture if drainage present
, 26.Cellulitis - ANSWER ✅ Inflammation of the tissues
27.Cellulitis Prevention - ANSWER ✅ NO Alcohol, Apply pressure after IV
Catheter removal, Minimize tourniquet time
28.Hematoma - ANSWER ✅ Buildup of blood in tissue after IV is removed
(Ecchymosis)
29.Hematoma Definition - ANSWER ✅ Bruise
30.WARFARIN - ANSWER ✅ Anticoagulant medication
31.ALCOHOL - ANSWER ✅ Substance to avoid during IV therapy
32.HEPARIN - ANSWER ✅ Anticoagulant medication
33.Safety Issues - ANSWER ✅ Swelling at site, Pallor, Slowed infusion,
Edema, Burning or pain at site, Erythema - redness
34.Safety Issues Prevention - ANSWER ✅ Rotate sites every 72 hours, Avoid
lower extremities, Wash your hands
35.Decreased skin temperature - ANSWER ✅ Around the site
