When a nurse breaches the duty of confidentiality, he or she can ...

[jayhills49]

When a nurse breaches the duty of confidentiality, he or she can be disciplined by both the employer and the state board of nursing. In addition to this discipline, he or she can:
 
  a. immediately lose his or her nursing license
  b. be held responsible for any damages that result
  c. be fined by the federal government
  d. be sentenced for up to 1 year in jail

Question 2

The school nurse is teaching a class for latchkey children. The class will be based on which of the following facts about this group of children:
 
  a. Latchkey children tend to be more responsible
  b. Latchkey children are at decreased risk for accidents
  c. Latchkey children may have heightened feelings of fear and loneliness
  d. Latchkey children are less likely to use drugs

[Eunice618]

Answer to Question 1

B

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A Incorrect. Although the loss of license may occur, it is not immediate; breach of confidentiality is considered unprofessional conduct, and each state board of nursing has its own nurse practice act, administrative law, etc.
B Correct. A breach of confidentiality is serious, and the nurse is held responsible for any damages that result.
C Incorrect. The federal government is not involved.
D Incorrect. The penalty is enforced for the employer and the state board of nursing, not other governmental agencies.

Answer to Question 2

C
Latchkey children are more likely to get into trouble and behave irresponsibly than children that are supervised. They are at increased risk for accidents due to poor judgment. These children are more likely to use drugs or alcohol. Increased feelings of fear and loneliness are common in this group.

[jayhills49]

Correct answers!

[Eunice618]

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