A registered nurse must adhere to the regulations set by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Which of the following would be compliant with the HIPAA Privacy Rule? Select all that apply. Sharing client health information with other healthcare professionals involved in the patient’s care. Keeping medical records locked or secured when not […]

A 15-year-old adolescent with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) who is hospitalized for a fractured femur says to the nurse, “I feel so unhealthy. I can’t do any activities at school or any sports, and I love sports.” Which of the following responses by the nurse would provide the most accurate information to this client? “Have you […]

The laboratory test results for a 24-week prenatal client indicate that the client does not have immunity to German measles. What notation should the nurse include in the plan of care? Rh0(D) immune globulin will be given at the next visit. Rubella vaccine will be provided after delivery on the day of discharge. A Rubella […]

The nurse should instruct a 75-year-old female client to seek follow-up evaluation from a primary care provider for which observed or reported finding(s)? Select all that apply. Feelings of loneliness after death of a spouse Slight increase in fatigue at the end of the day Dark pigments noted on forearms Nodes palpable under the axilla […]

DT is a 44 year old Asian- American male patient brought in by ambulance. As per BLS, “This patient is complaining of vomiting blood since last night. History of Alcohol Abuse. ” Assessment data obtained by the registered nurse (RN): Bright red vomitus, stool as shown below (Fig. A), consumed vodka last evening, BP 82/44, […]

anna is a 28-year old female who recently came is for a clinical assessment accompanied by her spouse. During her assessment, she conveys to the assigned clinician that she is experiencing the following symptoms: marked and intense fear or anxiety when she uses public transportation, standing in front of crowds, and being in enclosed places. […]

Due to taking care of her late husband, JB is a 73 year old widow who has neglected some preventative health screenings. She recently began dating and is attracted to a 66 year old divorcee, LD, in the community chorus. He is very social; they have gone out for coffee and meals, and he is […]

Bob, a 65-year-old man with atrial fibrillation, has been using warfarin for the past 12 months after he presented to the local emergency department with signs of a TIA. A head CT scan and trans-esophageal echocardiogram done at the time were normal. He has been well since. Bob has came it the clinical today as […]

ane is a 40-year old female who comes in for assessment. During the assessment, she communicates to the therapist that she feels very anxious and worries for most to the day with more days than not. She further adds that she feels restless, becomes easily fatigued, irritable and has difficulty concentrating during work hours. In […]

Mrs. Obi comes to the clinic today with her 2 year old son Max. She is concerned because although Max says a few recognizable sounds such as “ba” for bottle he mostly gestures and points to what he wants when he tries to communicate his needs. In addition, she is requesting information about starting toilet […]