FUNDAMENTALS MID TERM EXAM 2026 (26pages)

1. A nurse is reviewing information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further teaching? A. "Information about a client can be disclosed to family members at any time." B. "HIPAA established regulations of individually identifiable health information in verbal, electronic, or written form." C. "A client's address would be an example of personally identifiable information." D. "HIPAA is a federal law, not a state law." 2. A nurse is preparing to perform hand hygiene. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Adjust the water temperature to feel hot. B. Apply 4 to 5 mL of liquid soap to the hands. C. Hold the hands higher than the elbows. D. Rub hands and arms to dry. 3. A nurse is administering nasal decongestant drops for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Tell the client to blow her nose gently before the instillation. B. Assist the client to a side-lying position. C. Hold the dropper 2 cm (1 in) above the naris. D. Instruct the client to stay in the same position for 2 min. 4. A newly licensed nurse is applying prescribed wrist restraints on a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Secure the restraints using a quick-release tie. B. Ensure four fingers fit under the restraints to prevent constriction. C. Secure the restraints to the lowest bar of the side rail. D. Anticipate removing the restraints every 4 hr