A client is being admitted to the hospital for medical care and upon admission, he signs a general release of medical information. Which of the following entities can receive client information from signing this release?

The charge nurse on a healthcare unit walks into the conference room and finds another nurse looking up private health information on the computer for a client that the nurse is not assigned to. The charge nurse knows that protecting health information, according to HIPAA, is designed for which of the following?

The nurse is caring for a male client with several supportive family members. The client’s sister from out of state calls the unit to ask how he fared overnight. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

A nurse was upset about a client’s behavior and feels very angry. The nurse wants to discuss it with someone but doesn’t know what to do. Which of the following potential responses from the nurse constitutes a HIPAA violation? Select all that apply.

Which of the following is not part of HIPAA provision for protection of confidentiality?

A nurse wants to ensure that a breach the client’s privacy and confidentiality does not occur. Which situation of disclosure of protected health information is allowed under HIPAA? Select all that apply.

Which of the following individuals has an automatic right to view a client’s medical record without the consent of the patient?

Despite HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality, there are some situations in which confidentiality can be breached and information reported to other entities. This includes which of the following? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who recently had blood testing for HIV. The results of the test came back as HIV positive. According to standards set by HIPAA, which of the actions of the nurse is most appropriate?

Which best explains the difference between confidentiality and privacy?