A patient's private health information is legally protected by the ________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HIPAA

HIPAA protects patients' private health information. This governs all areas of health information management, including, for example, reimbursement, coding, security, and patient records.

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During a home visit, the nurse observes an 8-year-old child pick up toys and place them in the toy box. The child then looks to the mother who says, "Thank you for helping me."

Which stage of Kohlberg's moral development is this child demonstrating? A) Individualism B) Maintenance of social order C) Punishment/obedience orientation D) Interpersonal relations of mutuality

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The nurse is teaching a nutrition class at the local high school. The subject for today is calcium. What is a good source of dietary calcium to teach the class?

A) Fortified orange juice B) Organ meats C) Egg yolks D) Potatoes

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The nurse teaches food handlers to wash utensils after contact with raw meat. This prevention focuses on the:

a. Agent b. Host c. Environment d. Food handler

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