Week 5

Question 2

refers to a systematic process for
examining moral questions about right and wrong.

Answer 2

ETHICS

Question 3

As informatics tools reshape healthcare, ethical
considerations become increasingly complex.
Nurses must navigate issues like privacy, data
security, and maintaining autonomy while using
digital technologies.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Key Ethical Principles

Answer 4

• Autonomy
• Beneficence
• Nonmaleficence
• Justice

Question 5

Ensuring fair and equitable care

Answer 5

Justice

Question 6

Avoiding harm to the patient.

Answer 6

Nonmaleficence

Question 7

Acting in the best interest of the
patient.

Answer 7

Beneficence

Question 8

Respecting the patient’s right to make
informed decisions.

Answer 8

Autonomy

Question 9

Users usually have the right to access their own health data, but limitations may exist on how they can use or share it.

Answer 9

User Rights

Question 10

When data is shared with healthcare providers, it often becomes part of the patient’s health record, subject to privacy laws (HIPAA in the U.S.
or the Data Privacy Act in the PH).

Answer 10

Healthcare Integration

Question 11

Security measures- Effective data encryption, secure storage, and restricted access are crucial to protecting sensitive health information.
• Regulatory Compliance. Companies must adhere to privacy regulations such as HIPAA or the Data Privacy Act when processing health data.
• Transparency. Companies should clearly communicate how they collect, use, share,

Answer 11

Data ownership

Question 12

HIPAA

Answer 12

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Question 13

HIPAA KEY COMPONENTS:

Answer 13

Key Components
• Privacy Rule: Protects the confidentiality of Protected
Health Information (PHI).
• Security Rule: Requires safeguards for electronic PHI
(ePHI).
• Breach Notification Rule: Mandates notifications for
data breaches.
• Enforcement Rule: Establishes penalties for
violations

Question 14

RA 10173
• Broader data protection requirements
beyond healthcare.
• Promotes responsible data management
across all sectors.

Answer 14

HIPAA
• Strong emphasis on ePHI security in
healthcare settings.
• Encourages the adoption of electronic
health records.

Question 15

Compliance Best Practices to Privacy Laws
• Data Encryption: Protect sensitive
information.
• Access Controls: Limit data access to
authorized personnel.
• Regular Audits: Monitor data access and
security practices.
• Staff Training: Educate employees on data
privacy regulations

Answer 15

True