Negligence and Malpractice in Nursing

<p>Taking the time to explain a procedure to a patient. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deliberate action causing harm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neglecting to document a patient’s pain level. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Restraining a client for medical treatment without consent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proactively addressing potential risks to patient safety. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Battery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Threatening someone's personal safety (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inappropriate use of restraint or seclusion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through proper documentation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using restraints for convenience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False imprisonment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Documenting patient information accurately (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Harmful or unwarranted contact with a client (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Touching a client without consent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contact is ambiguous in nature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Offensive contact (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consensual agreement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Loss, damage, or injury (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By adhering to established protocols (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The breach of duty being the direct cause of harm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Failing to meet established standards of care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The nurse failed to act like a reasonable and prudent nurse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Breach of duty can directly lead to patient harm or injury (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The reasonableness of the nurse's actions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To consider the consequences of their actions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A direct link between breach of duty and injury (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evidence that the standard of care was met (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Failing to meet the expected standard of care by a professional such as a nurse or physician.

The expected level of skill and care a professional should provide.

The specific action or inaction that led to the negative outcome or injury.

Negative outcome, damage, or harm.

The connection between a professional's mistake and a patient's harm.

Failing to act as a reasonably prudent nurse would, or performing an action that a reasonable and prudent nurse would not.

Failure to perform an action that a reasonable and prudent nurse would perform.

Performing an act that a reasonable and prudent nurse would not perform.

A theoretical nurse who acts with the expected level of expertise and care in a specific situation.

The level of skill and knowledge that a reasonable and prudent nurse is expected to demonstrate.

Deliberate actions that cause harm or violate another person's rights.

Threatening behavior that makes a person reasonably fear they will be touched in a harmful or offensive way.

Unwanted physical contact with another person without their consent.

Unlawful restraint or confinement of a person without their consent.

The specific situation or facts surrounding an action that could impact the understanding of the action.

A hypothetical nurse who acts with the expected level of skill and care in a similar situation.

When a nurse fails to act as a reasonable, prudent nurse would in a similar situation.

A nurse forgets to give a patient their medication, causing a delay in treatment and a worsening of their condition.

The nurse's actions or inaction must be a direct cause of the patient's loss, damage, or injury.

The patient's loss, damage, or injury would not have happened if the nurse had acted as a reasonable, prudent nurse.

Holding someone against their will without legal justification, can be a form of false imprisonment.

Unlawfully restricting a patient's movement or freedom without their consent, often involving inappropriate restraint or seclusion.

Providing patient care in a way that is safe, morally sound, complies with the law, and meets professional standards.

Nurses can reduce the risk of legal action through careful documentation, providing competent care, and ensuring ethical and safe practices.

Thorough and accurate documentation of care provided is crucial for defending legal claims against nurses.

Unwanted physical contact with a client without their consent. This can include touching a client without permission, even if no harm occurs.

A key element of battery in healthcare. It means the contact was not justified or necessary and went against the client's wishes.

The voluntary agreement from a client to receive healthcare services or be physically touched. It's essential for preventing battery.

A specific act that constitutes battery in healthcare. It means a caregiver physically touched a client without getting their permission first.

Battery can occur even if no actual injury results. The act of unwanted contact itself is the violation.