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Assault/Battery/Ethical Principles

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What is the primary difference between assault and battery?

Assault is a criminal offense, while battery is a civil offense

Assault is physical, while battery is emotional

Assault is a type of defamation, while battery is a type of invasion of privacy

Assault is a threat, while battery is actual harm or contact (correct)

Which of the following is an example of battery?

A nurse threatening to use restraints on a patient

A patient feeling anxious about an upcoming procedure

A doctor operating on the wrong body part (correct)

A healthcare provider spreading rumors about a patient

What is the typical legal treatment of battery?

It is usually treated as a civil offense

It is usually mediated by a third party

It is typically handled internally by the healthcare facility

It is often treated as a criminal offense (correct)

Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort?

A doctor intentionally invading a patient's privacy Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of assault on a client?

The client feels fearful of harm or offensive contact Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary principle of autonomy in nursing?

Respecting the client's right to make their own decisions Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical principle is most closely related to telling the truth to clients?

Veracity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the principle of nonmaleficence in nursing?

To do no harm to the client Signup and view all the answers

Which principle is most closely related to keeping promises and commitments to clients?

Fidelity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the principle of justice in nursing?

To provide impartial care to all clients Signup and view all the answers