Identify the law that provides federal protection against the unauthorized release of people’s identifiable medical information.

A patient is receiving heparin therapy as part of the treatment for a pulmonary embolism. The nurse monitors the results of which laboratory test to check the drug’s effectiveness? 

Gastrointestinal distress including constipation or black tarry stools is a possible concern for the patient taking which of the following? 

Which term describes microorganisms that cause disease? 

Which cells can differentiate into any blood cell type? 

Which of the following is considered a classic “B-symptom” of lymphoma? 

Which anemia is caused by vitamin B12 deficiency? 

A nurse is assessing a patient with a sprained ankle. The area is warm, swollen, and red. The patient reports pain when weight‑bearing. Which statement best explains these findings? 

A nurse is educating a patient with active tuberculosis who is starting isoniazid (INH). Which statement by the patient indicates correct understanding of the treatment plan? 

The nurse is teaching a student about bacteriostatic antibiotics. Which statement demonstrates correct understanding?