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Question 1 of 5

It is recorded in the client’s chart that the family is resilient. The nurse concludes which of the following characteristics about the family life of this client?Select one that does not apply.

A. Family members are independent of one another.
B. Family members spend time together.
C. Family members engage in recreational activities together.
D. Family members share the same personal goals.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Family members share the same personal goals.

Question 2 of 5

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was developed by the Department of Health and Human Services to provide national standards pertaining to transmission and communication of medical information. Which of the following are true about HIPAA (select all that apply)?

A. Only applies to electronic chart, not the paper one
B. Provides national standards relating to the electronic transmission and communication of medical information between patients, providers, employers, and insurers
C. Allows less control on the part of the patient as to what part of health information is disclosed
D. Gives the patient immediate access to his/her medical record at any time it is requested

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Provides national standards relating to the electronic transmission and communication of medical information between patients, providers, employers, and insurers

Question 3 of 5

The nurse fails to assess personal values surrounding homosexuality before caring for a patient who is openly gay. The nurse is most at risk for which of the following when working with this patient?

A. Holding a prejudice toward this patient
B. Neglecting to include the patient's desires in the plan of care
C. Being manipulated by this patient
D. Expressing shock when assessing the patient's history

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Holding a prejudice toward this patient

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is meeting with a client who has been treated at a substance use disorder clinic for three months. The client has had two follow up appointments at the clinic since their first visit, has attended a community-based peer support group twice weekly, and has taken their prescribed medication as directed. The nurse is discussing the effectiveness of these interventions with the client. The nurse is completing which of the following phases of the nursing process?

A. Analysis/diagnosis
B. Evaluation
C. Planning
D. Implementation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Evaluation

Question 5 of 5

Sexuality and self-harm behaviors are often difficult areas for nurses to assess. An effective way for nurses to deal with this discomfort includes

A. recognizing that these areas may also be uncomfortable for the patient to discuss.
B. share feelings of discomfort with the patient.
C. defer assessing these areas to a more experienced nurse.
D. develop a standard question to ask of all patients during this area of assessment

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: recognizing that these areas may also be uncomfortable for the patient to discuss.

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