Legal Issues in Nursing Practice 1 A

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Which source of law is based on precedents?

Nurse Practice Acts
Common law (correct)
Legislation
Administrative law

In what way do Nurse Practice Acts impact nurses?

By enforcing common law rules
By defining criminal actions
By providing guidelines for nursing practice (correct)
By setting federal regulations

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

Congress (correct)
State Legislature
Common law courts
Administrative agencies

What is the purpose of Administrative Law?

To guide the implementation of statutory laws through regulations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Statutory Law?

Enacting laws through legislative bodies (D) Signup and view all the answers

Under which legal source would the Good Samaritan Act fall?

Legislation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of law is most directly influenced by executive officers of administrative agencies?

Administrative law (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Nurse Practice Acts from other statutory laws?

Their specific focus on healthcare practices by nurses (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic describes high-quality documentation?

Reflective of the nursing process (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of informed consent?

Patient/surrogate informed of procedure risks, benefits, and alternatives (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the competency aspect of informed consent involve?

Patient understands decision information and can reason with values (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a part of high-quality documentation?

Vague descriptions (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects a characteristic of good documentation in healthcare?

Sequential and legible records (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for patients/surrogates to be informed of risks and benefits before giving consent?

To ensure patients understand what they are consenting to (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should documentation in healthcare aim to be?

Specific, concise, clear, and complete (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of informed consent, what does competence refer to?

Understanding decision information and reasoning with values (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the main categories of law discussed in the content?

Constitutional law (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, which of the following best describes public law?

Involves direct government involvement and regulation (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of law as defined in the content?

Intended chiefly to protect the rights of individuals (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

It regulates relationships between individuals or organizations (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, which of the following best describes criminal law?

It describes violations against society that are punishable by the government (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the required reading for the N112 course is correct?

It includes chapters from the Taylor, Lynn, and Bartlett textbook, as well as ANA's Principles for Nursing Documentation (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, which of the following best describes the purpose of the N112 course?

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

Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about the definition of law is correct?

Law is a standard or rule of conduct established and enforced by the government that is intended chiefly to protect the rights of the public (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?

To define the scope of practice and responsibilities of RNs (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization focuses on interprofessional education as a voluntary control in nursing practice?

National League for Nursing (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of nursing, what is the difference between a crime and a tort?

Crime is punishable by the State or Federal while tort is subject to prosecution in civil court (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered an intentional tort in nursing?

Defamation of character through libel or slander (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'battery' in the context of nursing?

Willful touching of a person that may or may not cause harm (B) Signup and view all the answers

'Invasion of Privacy' in nursing refers to:

A direct wrong of a personal nature that breaches confidentiality (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Liability' in nursing refers to:

The obligation to prevent harm or injury to clients and make financial restitution for wrongful acts (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Fraud' as an intentional tort in nursing refers to:

Willful misrepresentation that could cause loss or harm to a person or property (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order?

To allow for a comfortable and dignified death for terminally ill patients (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a client advocate regarding a patient who wishes to leave against medical advice?

To inform the patient of the risks of leaving, including potential death (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a part of a patient's Bill of Rights?

The right to be informed of all treatment costs and fees upfront (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations?

To protect the privacy and confidentiality of patients' health information (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an exception to a patient's right to insist on leaving against medical advice?

The patient has an active case of tuberculosis (TB) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Nurse Practice Act and its associated statutes and regulations?

To establish the legal controls and responsibilities for nursing practice (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a part of a patient's right to privacy?

The right to have personal financial information kept confidential (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a nurse in managing individualized patient care?

To advocate for the patient's rights and informed decision-making (A) Signup and view all the answers

Common Law

Law based on precedents (previous cases).

Nurse Practice Acts

Laws specific to nurses, setting guidelines for practice.