Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client's condition discussed at nurses' station with visitor present; AP informing friend about client's condition.A charge nurse is observing the staff on the unit. Which of the following situations should the charge nurse identify as a breach of confidentiality? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
A,E
Rationale
Correct Answer: A, E
Rationale:
A - A breach of confidentiality occurs when discussing a client's condition in the presence of a visitor violates the client's right to privacy.
E - Assisting personnel informing a friend about a client's condition without authorization violates the client's right to privacy and confidentiality.
Incorrect Choices:
B - Logging out of the computer before responding to a call light is a breach of security but not confidentiality.
C - Reviewing an electronic list of all clients admitted to the unit does not violate confidentiality unless the information is shared inappropriately.
D - Faxing data about a client to a referred provider is a common practice for continuity of care and is not a breach of confidentiality.
Rationale:
A - A breach of confidentiality occurs when discussing a client's condition in the presence of a visitor violates the client's right to privacy.
E - Assisting personnel informing a friend about a client's condition without authorization violates the client's right to privacy and confidentiality.
Incorrect Choices:
B - Logging out of the computer before responding to a call light is a breach of security but not confidentiality.
C - Reviewing an electronic list of all clients admitted to the unit does not violate confidentiality unless the information is shared inappropriately.
D - Faxing data about a client to a referred provider is a common practice for continuity of care and is not a breach of confidentiality.