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Caiter2013

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The Nurse Practice Act is a law that defines and regulates the practice of nursing in the United States. Based on the fact that this law that requires regulation of nursing practice, what are the components of the Nursing Practice Act?
 
  1 . Definition of practical and registered nursing
  2 . Primary care provider functions protected for nurses by the law
  3 . Establishment of requirements for licensure
  4 . Procedures for issue and renewal of nursing licenses
  A) 1, 2, 3
  B) 1, 2, 4
  C) 1, 3, 4
  D) 2, 3, 4

Question 2

The nurse has received a diagnostic test report over the telephone and is updating the client's medical records on the computer with these results. What care should the nurse take when doing so?
 
  1 . Care should be taken to make sure the medical record can be pulled up and shared with the client and family members visiting the client.
  2 . Care must be taken not to share verbal and written communications regarding the client with unauthorized individuals.
  3 . The primary care provider should take accountability to maintain the confidentiality of the client's medical record.
  4 . Care should be taken not to pull client information onto the computer screen when other clients can see it.
  A) 1, 2
  B) 1, 3
  C) 2, 4
  D) 3, 4



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Answer to Question 1

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The various components of the Nurse Practice Act include definition of practical and registered nursing; nursing functions protected by the law; establishment of requirements for licensure; and procedure for issue and renewal of nursing licenses.

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The nurse should maintain the client's confidentiality. Care should be taken not to pull the client information onto the computer screen where client or family members can see it. HIPPA regulations ensure that precautions are taken in verbal and written communications to protect client confidentiality.




Caiter2013

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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