Legal Issues in Nursing 1 A: Examining Legal Controls for Nursing Practice

What type of law defines criminal actions like murder, criminal negligence, and theft?

Common Law
Administrative Law
Statutory Law (correct)
Constitutional Law

Which legislative body enacts statutory laws for the country as a whole?

Common Law
Administrative Facilities
State Legislature
Congress (correct)

What type of law is developed by administrative agencies to direct the implementation of statutory law?

Administrative Law (correct)
Common Law
Statutory Law
Constitutional Law

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

Good Samaritan Act (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of law is based on previous court decisions and judicial precedents?

Common Law (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is created by executive officers to provide specific rules for implementing laws?

Administrative Agencies (D) Signup and view all the answers

In terms of property ownership, which type of law governs the rights and responsibilities of property owners?

Common Law (A) Signup and view all the answers

Nurse Practice Acts are an example of which type of law governing nursing practices?

Statutory Law (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the types of law mentioned in the text?

Corporate law (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of law?

To protect the rights of the public (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of public law according to the text?

It regulates the conduct of people (B) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is TRUE about civil (private) law?

It regulates the interactions between individuals (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the text?

Civil (private) law regulates the conduct of the government (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of law describes the powers of the government?

Public law (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true based on the information provided?

Criminal law regulates the conduct of individuals (C) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of law?

It is intended to regulate the conduct of the government (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of high-quality documentation?

Subjective and based on personal opinions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym "LSCTA" stand for?

The text does not provide an explanation for this acronym. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the concept of informed consent?

All of the above statements accurately describe the concept of informed consent. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the documentation examples, which of the following statements is true?

All of the above statements are true based on the documentation examples. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following phrases should NOT be used in high-quality documentation?

"According to the text, the patient was experiencing shortness of breath." (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the disclosure aspect of informed consent?

All of the above statements are true regarding the disclosure aspect of informed consent. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the documentation examples, which of the following statements is NOT supported?

The patient was experiencing chest pain and requested immediate medical attention. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the comprehension aspect of informed consent?

Both (b) and (c) are true regarding the comprehension aspect of informed consent. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for informed consent?

The patient must sign a legally binding contract. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following situations can a minor provide their own consent?

The minor is a member of the military. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the nurse's role in the informed consent process?

To assess the patient's understanding and voluntariness, answer questions, and ensure proper documentation. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following situations is implied consent considered valid?

The patient sits up to take medication. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of consent recognized in the provided information?

Verbal consent (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following situations can treatment be provided without consent?

The patient is unconscious, and a life-threatening emergency exists. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about consent is TRUE?

Consent is required before any procedure is performed, except in certain emergencies. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups is UNABLE to provide consent according to the information provided?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Protecting patients' confidentiality (A) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a client insist on leaving a healthcare facility, as per the text?

Regardless of the potential harm to their health (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide comfort and a dignified death (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what situation is a DNR order typically written, according to the text?

When a patient expresses no resuscitation wishes in case of cardiac arrest (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Nurse Practice Act mentioned in the text?

It sets forth legal controls for nursing practice (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation DNR stand for in the context provided in the text?

"Do Not Resuscitate" (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a DNR order, according to the text?

To provide comfort measures and allow for a dignified death (A) Signup and view all the answers