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KWilfred

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A parent has requested access to his child's medical records at a school-based health clinic. Which statement about access and release of a minor's medical record is correct?
 
  a. Reproductive information is protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act (HIPAA).
  b. A minor cannot get birth control without parental consent.
  c. Medical records are available to anyone who wishes to access them.
  d. Parents can legally access all medical records of a minor child.

Question 2

A community health nurse visits a homeless shelter that has several clients with tuberculosis who are taking antimicrobial drugs. Supervised drug administration may be done on a daily basis with persons with poor adherence because:
 
  a. This type of client does not care about his or her health.
  b. Homeless people have no access to medications.
  c. Poor adherence can result in drug resistance.
  d. The antimicrobials are so powerful, clients must be observed for reactions.



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Answer to Question 1

D
In many states, parents can legally access all medical records of their minor children, which limits the confidentiality assurances offered to a teen seeking reproductive health care.

Answer to Question 2

C
Poor adherence has lead to antibiotic resistant strains.



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