Legal Aspects of Nursing Practice Quiz
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What type of law defines criminal actions such as murder, criminal negligence, and theft?

  • Administrative law
  • Constitutional law
  • Public law
  • Statutory law (correct)

    • Which legislative body enacts federal statutory laws in the United States?

  • Congress (correct)
  • Common Stare decisis
  • Administrative agencies
  • State Legislature

    • What is the main purpose of Nurse Practice Acts?

  • Regulating nursing practice (correct)
  • Defining property ownership
  • Establishing judicial precedents
  • Enforcing administrative rules

    • Which of the following is an example of a statutory law affecting nurses?

    <p>Good Samaritan Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who develops specific rules and regulations that guide the implementation of statutory laws?

    <p>Executive officers in administrative agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of law involves rules and regulations adopted by administrative facilities/agencies?

    <p>Administrative law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Good Samaritan Act?

    <p>Protecting healthcare providers during emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legislative body enacts state statutory laws in the United States?

    <p>State Legislature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some characteristics of high-quality documentation in nursing?

    <p>Specific, concise, clear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of disclosure, what information should be provided to the patient or surrogate?

    <p>Nature of the procedure, risks, benefits, alternatives, and no guaranteed outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What demonstrates competence in a patient for giving informed consent?

    <p>Consistent reasoning based on values and clear communication of preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the concept of Competence in the context of informed consent?

    <p>Patients need to understand information for decision-making and communicate preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a characteristic of high-quality nursing documentation?

    <p>Ambiguous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of disclosure to patients or surrogates, what is NOT a required piece of information?

    <p>Benefits only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'VSS skin warm and dry.LSCTA.Bowel Sounds PAL.Ambulated.' is an example of what type of documentation?

    <p>High-quality and specific</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Pt.oob to chair, refused to go back to bed, unsteady.MD aware, Charge Nurse aware.' - What aspect of high-quality documentation does this exhibit?

    <p>'Refused to go back to bed' - a clear event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legal concept derives from court decisions and allows judges to apply the same rules and principles from similar cases?

    <p>Stare decisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization defines important terms and activities in nursing, as well as the scope of practice and responsibilities of RNs?

    <p>California Nurse Practice Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of law deals with violations that are punishable by the state or federal government?

    <p>Criminal law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an intentional tort related to nursing?

    <p>Malpractice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In nursing, what is defined as 'an attempt or threat to touch another person unjustifiably'?

    <p>Assault</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Communication that is false and results in injury to a person's reputation' refers to which intentional tort?

    <p>Defamation of character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'A direct wrong of a personal nature' describes which intentional tort?

    <p>Invasion of privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legal safeguard for nursing practice involves maintaining professional competence through continuing education units every 2 years?

    <p>BRN Credentialing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus when assessing voluntariness in the context of informed consent?

    <p>Avoiding manipulative influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the Clients' Bill of Rights mentioned in the text?

    <p>Empowering clients to consent or decline services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of informed consent, what action should a nurse take if concerned about a client's competency to give consent?

    <p>Seek guidance from the supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a 'Do Not Resuscitate' (DNR) order as described in the text?

    <p>To provide a dignified death and comfortable measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of consent is demonstrated when a client sits up to take medication without verbal agreement?

    <p>Implied consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a client advocate in the context mentioned in the text?

    <p>Informing clients about all risks up to and including death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario would a client have the right to leave even if it may be detrimental to their health?

    <p>Active tuberculosis patients or public health threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is viewed as unable to provide consent due to impaired judgment or unconsciousness?

    <p>Mentally ill patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of informed consent, what is the nurse's role regarding a client's need for further clarifications?

    <p>Notify the provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal behind implementing a 'Do Not Resuscitate' (DNR) order?

    <p>To provide a dignified death for the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which exception allows some minors to provide their own consent for medical procedures?

    <p>Living independently (emancipated)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one responsibility discussed in the Nurse Practice Act according to the text?

    <p>Managing individualized care for clients effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does implied consent imply in life-threatening medical emergencies?

    <p>Treatment can proceed without explicit consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HIPAA stand for in the context mentioned in the text?

    <p>Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which right does a client have in terms of an advance directive?

    <p>Right to information on diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sources of Law

    • Constitution
    • Legislation (Statutory Law)
    • Nurse Practice Acts
    • Administrative Law
    • Common Law (Stare decisis)

    Statutory Law

    • Laws enacted by legislative bodies (Federal and State)
    • Affects nurses through Nurse Practice Act, Good Samaritan Act, Child & Adult abuse laws, Living wills, and Sexual harassment laws

    Administrative Law

    • Rules and regulations adopted by administrative facilities/agencies
    • Examples: BRN (Board of Registered Nursing) and State Boards of Health

    Documentation

    • Characteristics: Specific, concise, clear, complete, timely, sequential, and legible
    • Examples: Pt states, Pt ambulated, Pt OOB by self, etc.
    • Disclosure: Patient/surrogate informed of nature of procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives
    • Comprehension: Patient/surrogate can correctly repeat in their own words
    • Competence: Patient understands and can make informed decisions
    • Voluntariness: Patient is voluntarily consenting or refusing
    • State Nursing Boards at the state level
    • City boards of health at the municipality level
    • Nurse Practice Act: regulates practice and licensure of nursing, protects the public, and enforces rules and regulations concerning the nursing profession
    • Voluntary Controls: National League for Nursing, Joint Commission, National Patient Safety Goals

    Crimes and Torts

    • Crimes: Violations punishable by the State or Federal government
    • Torts: Violations subject to prosecution in civil court with damages settled by money
    • Examples of criminal actions: Homicide, manslaughter, theft, arson, active euthanasia, and sexual assault

    Intentional Torts

    • Assault and battery
    • Defamation of character (Libel/Slander)
    • Invasion of privacy
    • False imprisonment
    • Fraud

    Unintentional Torts (Malpractice)

    • Negligence by healthcare providers/professionals
    • Failure to act as a reasonably prudent person

    Liability

    • The quality or state of being legally responsible for one's obligations and actions
    • Nurse's obligation: Prevent harm or injury to clients, maintain standards of care
    • Four elements of liability: Duty, Breach, Causation, and Damages

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