« previous next »

Author Question: A parent has requested access to his child's medical records at a school-based health clinic. Which ... (Read 128 times)

KWilfred

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
on: Jul 8, 2018
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.


fwbard

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 325
Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
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.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

Did you know?

There can actually be a 25-hour time difference between certain locations in the world. The International Date Line passes between the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. It is not a straight line, but "zig-zags" around various island chains. Therefore, Samoa and nearby islands have one date, while American Samoa and nearby islands are one day behind. Daylight saving time is used in some islands, but not in others—further shifting the hours out of sync with natural time.

Did you know?

In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.

Did you know?

If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.

Did you know?

The Babylonians wrote numbers in a system that used 60 as the base value rather than the number 10. They did not have a symbol for "zero."

A revised animal phylogeny based on molecular data of SSU rRNA A revised animal phylogeny based on molecular data of SSU rRNA
Multiple sclerosis (MS). (a) A disease characterized by the gradual development of small areas of ha Multiple sclerosis (MS). (a) A disease characterized by the gradual development of small areas of ha
Medical Terms and Corresponding Synonyms Cont Medical Terms and Corresponding Synonyms Cont
The physician and medical assistant will often work together to choose appropriate educational ... The physician and medical assistant will often work together to choose appropriate educational ...
A child with rickets A child with rickets
A police record search of 250 incoming Grade 10 at a Secondary School shows that 26 had been ... A police record search of 250 incoming Grade 10 at a Secondary School shows that 26 had been ...
Video: Membrane transport proteins - pores, gated channels and pumps

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library