A nurse recently hired by an ambulatory care clinic has attended training relating to HIPAA. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates understanding of the regulations associated with HIPAA?
A) I cannot discuss the past medical history of a client seeking care at the clinic with her husband without permission.
B) Faxing of information is prohibited by HIPAA.
C) Verbalization of an understanding of the privacy notice regarding healthcare information is sufficient.
D) Financial information relating to payment for services is not subject to the HIPAA regulations.
Question 2In conducting a one-to-one teaching session about the role of nutrition in preventing osteoporosis, the nurse should first:
a. establish rapport with the person
b. assess readiness to learn
c. evaluate outcomes
d. provide information
Question 3Which of the following is true about overt or primary hypothyroidism?
a. TSH is elevated
b. T4 is decreased
c. T4 is increased
d. a and b only
Question 4A student nurse is preparing a presentation to explain the steps in developing cultural competency. What questions should the student ask to become more aware of personal ethnocultural heritage? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Do you value stoic behavior?
2. Where were your parents and grandparents born?
3. What are examples of your ethnocultural life trajectories?
4. What do you see as seminal cultural events of your lifetime?
5. Which life experience stands out as an event in your heritage?
Question 5Which of the following titles of presentations that the nurse may give to a group of seniors who are members of a wellness center would be most likely to attract attention?
a. Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia
b. Understanding HemoglobinA1C
c. Preventing a Stroke: Knowing This Could Save Your Life
d. Information about Advance Directives
Question 6Which of the following is true about subclinical hypothyroidism?
a. TSH is mildly elevated
b. T3 is elevated
c. T4 is elevated
d. TSH is normal
Question 7Of the following techniques, which is the most essential to meet the long-term goal of increasing the health literacy of minority elders through the introduction of computer technology?
a. recruiting large numbers of participants for the first session
b. offering rewards to participants
c. assuring access to the technology
d. limiting the age group of participants to the young old
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