Practice Question
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of newly licensed nurses regarding client confidentiality. In which of the following situations can the nurse disclose health information without the client's written consent?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
To a medical interpreter service on behalf of a client.
Rationale:
🔹 Sharing client information with a medical interpreter is an allowable disclosure under HIPAA because it's for the purpose of care.
🔹 The interpreter acts as a communication extension of the care team, facilitating understanding between client and provider.
🔹 This is considered part of the treatment process, not a separate or external release of information.
🔹 No written consent is required for disclosures related to treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
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This question is from ATI LPN Fundamentals-2023 Exam 4 which contains 67 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4
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