30 Questions
What type of contract might a nurse employed directly by a client have with that client?
Written contract
Which of the following is NOT considered a legitimate reason for a nurse to fail in fulfilling a contract?
Personal inconvenience
What is the legal relationship between a nurse employed by a hospital and the hospital called?
Employer-employee relationship
Under the legal doctrine of respondeat superior, who can be held responsible for the conduct of the employee?
The employer
Can a nurse be held individually liable for failure to act according to the text?
Yes, under certain circumstances
What type of relationship does a nurse employed by an agency have with the clients?
Implied contract
What type of legal document can a client's medical chart be considered?
Legal document
How can inaccurate documentation by nurses affect a witness's testimony in a lawsuit?
It can hinder the effectiveness of the witness's testimony
What can failure to properly document nursing care lead to?
Negligence and tort liability
What is the purpose of an incident report in a healthcare setting?
To record accidents or unusual occurrences
What are nursing students legally responsible for during their clinical experiences?
Their own actions and acts of negligence
What are the two kinds of legal actions mentioned in the text?
Civil and Criminal actions
What are the top four risk factors that make nurses susceptible to substance use disorders in the workplace, as reported by Darbro and Malliarakis (2012)?
Access, stress, lack of education, attitude
Which document allows clients to specify the medical care they wish to receive if they become unable to communicate their preferences?
Living will
What is the purpose of a health care proxy or surrogate in advance health care directives?
To appoint someone to make health care decisions
Why do clients and families often have difficulty making advance treatment decisions for end-of-life matters?
Emotional distress and uncertainty
What is the purpose of an advance health care directive?
To provide guidance for future care decisions
What distinguishes a living will from a health care proxy in advance health care directives?
A living will provides specific medical instructions
What is the primary legal purpose for defining the scope of nursing practice, licensing requirements, and standards of care?
To protect the public
What is the importance of credentialing in nursing practice?
To ensure accountability and maintain standards of practice
What is a license in the context of nursing practice?
A legal permit granted by a government agency to practice nursing and use a specific title
Why is it advisable for a nurse called to testify in a legal action to seek the advice of an attorney?
To understand the legal implications of their testimony
What does the term 'credentialing' involve in nursing practice?
Maintaining competence and standards of practice in nursing
Which of the following best describes the purpose of regulation in nursing practice?
To protect public safety and welfare
What obligations does a nurse in the role of employee or contractor have?
Obligations to the employer, client, and other personnel
What do rights of citizenship protect clients from?
Protect clients from harm and ensure consideration for their personal property rights
What is the purpose of collective bargaining?
To negotiate wages, working conditions, and fringe benefits
What happens when collective bargaining breaks down?
The employees usually call a strike
What may be considered negligent behavior on the part of a nurse?
Consistently performing in an incompetent manner without taking action to protect the client
What happens through a written agreement in collective bargaining?
Management and employees legally commit to observe the terms and conditions of employment
Test your knowledge on the different types of employment contracts for nurses. Understand the distinctions between nurses employed by agencies and those employed directly by clients. Learn about implied and written contracts in the nursing profession.
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