One of the nurses on the unit said, Male patients have a low ...

[cartlidgeashley]

One of the nurses on the unit said, Male patients have a low threshold for pain. What is this type of illogical thinking?
 
  A) Affirming the consequences
  B) Arguing from analogy
  C) Deductive reasoning
  D) Overgeneralizing

Question 2

Which of the following are examples of patient privacy or security breaches (select all that apply)?
 
  a. Encrypted e-mail communications
  b. Fax transmission sent to incorrect physi-cian office
  c. Prescription given to patient with wrong label attached
  d. Case management coordinator obtaining information about a patient's diagnosis
  e. Discharge summary given to patient's spouse

[kescobar@64]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B, C
Fax transmissions sent to the incorrect physician's office or prescriptions given to a patient with the wrong label attached are examples of privacy or security breaches under HIPAA. Electronic transmissions should be end-user encrypted for data security.

[cartlidgeashley]

Gracias!

[jackie]

Excellent