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Regulatory Standards
Question | Answer |
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How does the nurse follow the standards set by HIPAA (The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) of 1996? | -By only discussing patient information in private -By only discussing patient information with necessary providers -By not discussing private patient information with unauthorized persons on the phone |
Helps ensure safe and healthy work conditions | Occupational safety and health administration(OSHA) act of 1970 |
Protects patient’s health information and privacy | health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA) of 1996 |
Provides mandates to eliminate discrimination in the workplace for people with disabilities | Americans with Disabilities act (ADA) of 1990 |
Which requirements does the nurse follow to be in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Act of 1970? | -Ensure the proper handling of bodily fluids -Utilize isolation-specific precaution procedures -Proper storage and labeling of dangerous substances |
A new nurse is concerned that a task requested by the unit manager is not within the scope of nursing practice. Which piece of legislation is the nurse referring to? | Nurse Practice Acts |
Which standards are included in the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice? | -Using job descriptions for performance appraisals -Classroom and in-service programs for continuing education |
-- | -Certification and credentialing of nurses in specialty areas, such as critical care -Quality improvement initiatives to help improve patient experiences and outcomes |
Which of the following are overseen by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)? | -The design of the NCLEX-RN -Research related to the supply of nurses in the United States -Education about the importance of state-level nurse licensure |