HIPPA

What does HIPAA stand for?

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act.

What is the purpose of the HIPAA Privacy Rule?

To protect personal information and share it only with need-to-know individuals.

What is the primary focus of the HIPAA Security Rule?

To secure digital healthcare information using passwords and encryption.

What must a healthcare provider explain before obtaining informed consent?

They must explain risks, benefits, and recovery processes.

What is the role of a nurse regarding informed consent?

They can clarify information but cannot explain it, and they must witness the consent.

When is informed consent not valid?

When a person is high, drunk, or confused.

What is an Advanced Directive?

Legal documents for when a patient cannot speak for themselves.

What does the acronym C.A.R.E. stand for in nursing care?

Communicate, Assess, Respect, Educate.

What types of decisions can a Living Will specify?

Specific treatment decisions, such as DNR or the use of feeding tubes.

What is the RN's scope of practice characterized by?

Care planning, administering medications, performing sterile procedures, and educating patients.

What tasks can LPN/LVN perform according to their scope of practice?

Administer medications, perform simple procedures, and evaluate basic conditions.

What does the acronym C.A.R.E.D. represent for UAP responsibilities?

Care plans follow-through, Assist with ADLs, Report changes, Ensure safe environment, Deliver basic care.

What are the 5 Rights in delegation?

Right Circumstance, Right Person, Right Task, Right Direction/Communication, Right Supervision/Evaluation.

What should nurses avoid when handling patient information?

Discussing patient info in public, using phones to record, leaving charts open, gossiping, and sharing unauthorized info.