ATI PN Fundamentals 2020 NGN Exam 1
ATI PN Fundamentals 2020 NGN Exam 1 ( 51 Questions)
A nurse manager is reinforcing teaching with a group of newly licensed nurses about the disclosure of client health information. A nurse can disclose health information without the client's written permission to which of the following entities?
Disclosing health information to an insurance agency offering a life insurance policy typically requires the client's written permission due to the sensitive nature of the information being shared, including medical history and conditions.
Revealing a client's diagnosis to a family member without written consent would violate the client's privacy rights. Health information is protected by privacy laws, and disclosure should only occur with the client's explicit permission.
This is the correct entity to whom health information can be disclosed without the client's written permission. Health professionals who are actively involved in the client's care, such as a physical therapist, are considered part of the healthcare team and may need access to relevant health information for proper treatment.
Disclosing health information to an employer completing a pre-employment screening generally requires the client's consent, as pre-employment screenings often involve sharing medical information that could impact the employment decision.
The correct answer is choice C: A physical therapist who is involved in the client's care.
Choice A rationale:
Disclosing health information to an insurance agency offering a life insurance policy typically requires the client's written permission due to the sensitive nature of the information being shared, including medical history and conditions.
Choice B rationale:
Revealing a client's diagnosis to a family member without written consent would violate the client's privacy rights. Health information is protected by privacy laws, and disclosure should only occur with the client's explicit permission.
Choice C rationale:
This is the correct entity to whom health information can be disclosed without the client's written permission. Health professionals who are actively involved in the client's care, such as a physical therapist, are considered part of the healthcare team and may need access to relevant health information for proper treatment.
Choice D rationale:
Disclosing health information to an employer completing a pre-employment screening generally requires the client's consent, as pre-employment screenings often involve sharing medical information that could impact the employment decision.