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WorksheetsPRIVACY AND MEDICAL CONFIDENTIALLY
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
1. What is the main purpose of maintaining medical confidentiality?
A. To protect the hospital’s reputation
B. To ensure patient information is kept private and used appropriately
C. To allow healthcare workers to share information freely
D. To make documentation easier
2. Which of the following best defines medical confidentiality?
A. The right of a patient to know all their diagnosis
B. The rule that allows doctors to share information with family members
C. The patient’s consent to undergo treatment
D. The obligation of healthcare workers to keep patient information private
3. Which situation allows disclosure of confidential information without patient consent?
A. When it is required by law, such as in a court case or public health issue
B. When the patient’s family requests it
C. When the nurse feels it is necessary
D. When the patient’s friend asks politely
4. A nurse discusses a patient’s condition with friends outside the hospital. This action is:
A. Acceptable if the information is accurate
B. Encouraged for educational purposes
C. A breach of medical confidentiality
D. Permitted with verbal consent
5. Confidential information can be shared among healthcare team members when:
A. The nurse is off-duty
B. The patient is a public figure
C. The patient’s condition is interesting
D. It is necessary for the patient’s care
6. Which law or ethical principle mainly supports the concept of confidentiality?
A. Autonomy
B. Privacy and confidentiality
C. Non-maleficence
D. Beneficence
7. When handling patient records, the nurse should:
A. Leave the files open at the nurse’s counter
B. Keep them secured and only accessible to authorized staff
C. Share them with student nurses freely
D. Allow family members to read them anytime
8. Breaching patient confidentiality can result in:
A. Reduction in workload
B. Promotion and reward
C. Legal action and disciplinary measures
D. Improved patient trust
9. Which of the following is an example of maintaining confidentiality?
A. Discussing patient information in a public elevator
B. Sharing medical details on social media
C. Talking about patients during lunch in the pantry
D. Storing patient records in a locked cabinet
10. The principle of confidentiality applies to:
A. All healthcare professionals
B. Only doctors
C. Only senior nurses
D. Only administrative staff
