40 Questions
Which source of law is based on precedents?
Common law
In what way do Nurse Practice Acts impact nurses?
By providing guidelines for nursing practice
Which legislative body enacts statutory laws at the federal level in the United States?
Congress
What is the purpose of Administrative Law?
To guide the implementation of statutory laws through regulations
What is the primary focus of Statutory Law?
Enacting laws through legislative bodies
Under which legal source would the Good Samaritan Act fall?
Legislation
Which type of law is most directly influenced by executive officers of administrative agencies?
Administrative law
What distinguishes Nurse Practice Acts from other statutory laws?
Their specific focus on healthcare practices by nurses
Which characteristic describes high-quality documentation?
Reflective of the nursing process
What is a key component of informed consent?
Patient/surrogate informed of procedure risks, benefits, and alternatives
What does the competency aspect of informed consent involve?
Patient understands decision information and can reason with values
What is NOT a part of high-quality documentation?
Vague descriptions
Which statement reflects a characteristic of good documentation in healthcare?
Sequential and legible records
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
What should documentation in healthcare aim to be?
Specific, concise, clear, and complete
In the context of informed consent, what does competence refer to?
Understanding decision information and reasoning with values
Which of the following is NOT one of the main categories of law discussed in the content?
Constitutional law
According to the content, which of the following best describes public law?
Involves direct government involvement and regulation
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of law as defined in the content?
Intended chiefly to protect the rights of individuals
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about civil (private) law is correct?
It regulates relationships between individuals or organizations
According to the content, which of the following best describes criminal law?
It describes violations against society that are punishable by the government
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
According to the content, which of the following best describes the purpose of the N112 course?
All of the above
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
What is the main purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?
To define the scope of practice and responsibilities of RNs
Which organization focuses on interprofessional education as a voluntary control in nursing practice?
National League for Nursing
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
Which of the following is considered an intentional tort in nursing?
Defamation of character through libel or slander
What is the definition of 'battery' in the context of nursing?
Willful touching of a person that may or may not cause harm
'Invasion of Privacy' in nursing refers to:
A direct wrong of a personal nature that breaches confidentiality
'Liability' in nursing refers to:
The obligation to prevent harm or injury to clients and make financial restitution for wrongful acts
'Fraud' as an intentional tort in nursing refers to:
Willful misrepresentation that could cause loss or harm to a person or property
What is the primary purpose of a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order?
To allow for a comfortable and dignified death for terminally ill patients
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
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
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
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)
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
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
What is the primary responsibility of a nurse in managing individualized patient care?
To advocate for the patient's rights and informed decision-making
Explore the legal controls and responsibilities for nursing practice, as well as clients' rights and responsibilities. The quiz content is based on the N112 syllabus and recommended reading from Taylor, C., Lynn, P., Bartlett, J.L.'s 10th edition.
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