PMHNP Test - Domain 5 - Ethical & Legal
Principles QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST 100% GUARANTEED PASS
A way to judge the nature of care provided
Determined by the ANA
What would a reasonable NP do? Required by law to carry out in accordance with what other
reasonably prudent nurses would do in same/similar circumstances
Confidentiality - CORRECT ANSWER-Client's right to assume that info given to a provider will not
be disclosed (includes written & verbal)
Requires that provider obtain a signed medical authorization & consent form to release medical
records
HIPPA - CORRECT ANSWER-National comprehensive privacy protection act
Does not allow PMHNP to make most disclosures about psychotherapy notes for a patient's
condition without their authorization
Exceptions to confidentiality - CORRECT ANSWER--When appropriate persons or organizations
determine the need for info outweighs the principle of confidentiality (Ex: being unconscious)
, -If a client reveals an intent to harm self or others
-Info given to attorneys involved in litigation. Court orders, subpoenas
-Releasing records to insurance companies
-Mandatory reporting of diseases per state guidelines
-Child or elder abuse
-Tarasoff Principle (Duty to warn potential victim of imminent danger of homicidal patients)
Tarasoff Principle - CORRECT ANSWER-The duty to warn potential victim of imminent danger of
homicidal clients
Tarasoff vs. Regents at the University of California, 1976
*Varies from state to state, check with state BON to make sure it applies*
Informed Consent - CORRECT ANSWER-Communication process between provider & client that
results in client's acceptance or rejection of proposed treatment
Explanation of relevant information that enables the client to make an appropriate & informed
decision
Disclose risks vs. benefits
Principles QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST 100% GUARANTEED PASS
A way to judge the nature of care provided
Determined by the ANA
What would a reasonable NP do? Required by law to carry out in accordance with what other
reasonably prudent nurses would do in same/similar circumstances
Confidentiality - CORRECT ANSWER-Client's right to assume that info given to a provider will not
be disclosed (includes written & verbal)
Requires that provider obtain a signed medical authorization & consent form to release medical
records
HIPPA - CORRECT ANSWER-National comprehensive privacy protection act
Does not allow PMHNP to make most disclosures about psychotherapy notes for a patient's
condition without their authorization
Exceptions to confidentiality - CORRECT ANSWER--When appropriate persons or organizations
determine the need for info outweighs the principle of confidentiality (Ex: being unconscious)
, -If a client reveals an intent to harm self or others
-Info given to attorneys involved in litigation. Court orders, subpoenas
-Releasing records to insurance companies
-Mandatory reporting of diseases per state guidelines
-Child or elder abuse
-Tarasoff Principle (Duty to warn potential victim of imminent danger of homicidal patients)
Tarasoff Principle - CORRECT ANSWER-The duty to warn potential victim of imminent danger of
homicidal clients
Tarasoff vs. Regents at the University of California, 1976
*Varies from state to state, check with state BON to make sure it applies*
Informed Consent - CORRECT ANSWER-Communication process between provider & client that
results in client's acceptance or rejection of proposed treatment
Explanation of relevant information that enables the client to make an appropriate & informed
decision
Disclose risks vs. benefits
