In Order to Release Information to Another Health Care Facility

question 5

Multiple Choice

In order to release information to another health care facility or third party regarding a patient diagnosed with a mental illness, the nurse must obtain

• A) a signed consent by the patient for release of information stating specific information to be released.
• B) a verbal consent for information release from the patient and the patient's guardian or next of kin.
• C) permission from members of the health care team who participate in treatment planning.
• D) approval from the attending psychiatrist to authorize the release of information.

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Definitions:

Cost Per Equivalent Unit

A calculated amount that represents the cost of materials, labor, and overhead expenses applied to a unit of production, averaged to account for partially completed units.

Conversion Activity

Activities involved in transforming raw materials into finished goods, including labor and overhead in the manufacturing process.

FIFO Method

"First In, First Out," an inventory valuation method where goods are sold in the order they were acquired.

Operation Costing

A hybrid costing system used where products have some common and some individual processes or components.