Healthcare Laws: Good Samaritan, COBRA, EMTALA, HIPAA

A nurse witnesses a car accident and stops to provide assistance. Under what circumstances would the Good Samaritan Law likely protect the nurse from liability?

Which of the following situations would be considered an example of battery?

An employee is laid off from their job. Under COBRA, what is the maximum period they and their family can typically continue their employer-sponsored health insurance coverage?

A hospital emergency department refuses to treat an uninsured patient experiencing chest pain, citing the patient's inability to pay. Which law is the hospital violating?

A nurse uses four side rails on an elderly patient's bed to prevent them from falling, even though the patient is able to get out of bed and requests that the rails be lowered. This action could be considered:

A retail store refuses to hire a qualified applicant because they use a wheelchair. Which law prohibits this type of discrimination?

Which scenario best exemplifies a violation of the Mental Health Parity Act?

A nurse posts on social media a patient's medical condition, which is untrue. This action could potentially be considered:

A surgeon performs a surgery on the wrong side of the patient's body. This is an example of:

Which situation exemplifies a nurse promoting a patient's autonomy, according to the Patient Self-Determination Act?

Which of the following best describes the relationship between statutory law and regulatory law?

A nurse administers medication to a patient, but due to negligence, gives the wrong dosage, causing harm. Under which type of law could the nurse potentially be held liable?

A patient verbally threatens a nurse but does not physically harm them. What legal consequence might the patient face?

A healthcare facility implements a policy that requires all patients to sign a blanket consent form upon admission, covering all potential treatments and procedures. How does this policy potentially conflict with the Patient Self-Determination Act?

Which example demonstrates the ethical principle of justice in a healthcare setting?

A healthcare provider promises a patient that they will personally follow up on their test results. Which ethical principle does this action primarily exemplify?

A nurse observes a colleague diverting narcotics for personal use but does not report it. If the diverted narcotics cause harm to a patient, what legal ramifications could the first nurse face?

Which scenario is the best example of beneficence?

An elderly patient with dementia, who has not legally appointed a durable power of attorney or advanced directive, is admitted to the hospital. The patient requires a life-saving surgery, but is unable to communicate their wishes. Who typically makes the decision regarding the surgery?

Performing a surgical procedure while under the influence of alcohol would be categorized as:

Which of the following offenses would most likely be classified as a felony?

What distinguishes common law from statutory law?

Which of the following laws ensures a patient's right to privacy and confidentiality of their health information?

What is the role of administrative agencies like the NCSBN and FDH in relation to statutory laws?

A nurse decides to administer a medication to a patient, even though the prescribed dose is slightly higher than the recommended maximum. The nurse believes that the patient's condition warrants the increased dose and that it will ultimately benefit the patient. Which ethical theory aligns most closely with the nurse's decision-making process?

A patient has clearly outlined in their living will that they do not want to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if their heart stops. The patient's family pleads with the healthcare team to perform CPR anyway, believing that there is still a chance of recovery. How should the healthcare team respond, based on ethical principles?

A nurse accidentally administers the wrong medication to a patient. Following the incident, the nurse immediately reports the error to the supervisor, assesses the patient for any adverse effects, and documents the incident thoroughly. Which ethical principles are best demonstrated by the nurse's actions?

A hospital implements a new policy requiring nurses to work mandatory overtime when staffing levels are low, despite nurses expressing concerns about potential burnout and decreased patient safety. Applying deontology, which action would a nurse most likely take?

A patient is diagnosed with a serious illness but asks the nurse not to disclose the diagnosis to their family, as they want to tell them in person when they are ready. The family repeatedly asks the nurse for information about the patient's condition. What is the most ethically appropriate course of action for the nurse?

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the ethical principle of advocacy in nursing practice?

Good Samaritan Law

COBRA

Assault

Battery

EMTALA

False Imprisonment

Mental Health Parity

Addiction Equity Act

Libel

Slander

Malpractice

Negligence

Patient’s Self-Determination Act

Misdemeanor

Deontology

Utilitarianism

Advocacy

Nonmaleficence

Advanced Directive

Durable Power of Attorney

Felony

Statutory Law

Regulatory Law

Common Law

Beneficence

Justice

Fidelity

Gross Negligence

Patient Abuse

Medical Negligence