General CNA Practice CNA Practice Patient Rights and Ethics 3

Question 1

Under HIPAA, patient health information may be shared without written authorization with:

Accepted Answer

Other healthcare providers directly involved in the patient's care

Answer

HIPAA permits sharing protected health information with treating providers for the purpose of continuity of care.

Question 2

You hear a coworker loudly discussing a patient's diagnosis in a busy hallway. This is a violation of:

Accepted Answer

Patient privacy and HIPAA regulations

Answer

Discussing identifiable patient information in areas where others can overhear violates HIPAA's privacy standards.

Question 3

A patient confides they are being physically abused at home. The CNA's primary obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Report it to the nurse immediately

Answer

CNAs are mandated reporters; suspected abuse must be reported to the supervising nurse immediately for proper follow-up.

Question 4

Which action BEST protects a patient's privacy during personal care?

Accepted Answer

Closing the curtain before beginning care

Answer

Closing the curtain or door maintains the patient's visual privacy during personal care.

Question 5

A patient's adult child demands to see their parent's medical records. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Refer the request to the nurse or medical records department

Answer

Releasing medical records requires proper authorization; the CNA must direct the request to the appropriate department.

General Practice Test