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formula1 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

Which nursing action by a nurse ensures that HIPPA legislation of a client's electronic medical record is being maintained?

A) The nurse logs on to the client's medical record and leaves the computer on to answer another client's call light.
B) The nurse shares her computer password with the student nurse.
C) The nurse turns off the computer and logs off when having to care for another client.
D) The nurse leaves the printed diagnostic test results for a patient at a public computer workstation.

Question 2

The student nurse asks how the nurse will know when the client has actually died. The nurse tells the student nurse about the signs of brain death and biological death. When does the client experience biological death?

A) Irreversible coma
B) Pupils fixed and dilated
C) Irreversible cessation of all functions of the brain
D) Absence of respirations and the absence of a heartbeat

lkoler · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
HIPAA protects clients' information and makes sure this information remains private. The Security Rule of this legislation deals specifically with (Electronic) Protected Health Information (PHI/EPHI). This information is defined as any information concerning a client's health status or any part of an individual's medical record or payment history. The rule states that each facility must have written privacy procedures; supervision of these procedures must be documented. Each facility must name a privacy officer. Only employees who need to know can legally access any client's record.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Clinical death or biological death is death due to the absence of respirations and the absence of a heartbeat. Brain death occurs with an irreversible coma; pupils fixed and dilated and irreversible cessation of all functions of the brain.