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What is the purpose of the ad testificandum?
What is the purpose of the ad testificandum?
- To decide disputes based on agreed procedures (correct)
- To ensure compliance with court decisions
- To summon a witness to testify
- To provide evidence for a trial
What is the role of a complainant in a legal dispute?
What is the role of a complainant in a legal dispute?
- To act as a witness during the trial
- To file a document or complaint (correct)
- To determine probable cause
- To respond to a lawsuit
What does a summons serve to do?
What does a summons serve to do?
- Command an authorized person to notify a party (correct)
- Allow a person to file a complaint
- Authorize a person to act on behalf of the court
- Summon a jury for a trial
What type of warrant is issued for the arrest of a person?
What type of warrant is issued for the arrest of a person?
Which term describes the act of lying under oath?
Which term describes the act of lying under oath?
What is the primary focus of the discovery phase in a legal process?
What is the primary focus of the discovery phase in a legal process?
Who is referred to as the defendant in a lawsuit?
Who is referred to as the defendant in a lawsuit?
What must precede a trial in legal proceedings?
What must precede a trial in legal proceedings?
What is Private International Law primarily concerned with?
What is Private International Law primarily concerned with?
Which of the following is NOT a category of Public Law?
Which of the following is NOT a category of Public Law?
What does the Law of Public Administration primarily relate to?
What does the Law of Public Administration primarily relate to?
Which branch of law differentiates between statutory law and constitutional law?
Which branch of law differentiates between statutory law and constitutional law?
What is the definition of Remedial Law?
What is the definition of Remedial Law?
What is the function of the Good Samaritan Law?
What is the function of the Good Samaritan Law?
What is the main accountability of a nurse towards their client?
What is the main accountability of a nurse towards their client?
Which type of law is set aside for addressing the relationship between private individuals in conflict situations?
Which type of law is set aside for addressing the relationship between private individuals in conflict situations?
Which statement best describes the legal maxim 'Ignorantia juris non excusat'?
Which statement best describes the legal maxim 'Ignorantia juris non excusat'?
Which of the following statements best describes conflict of laws?
Which of the following statements best describes conflict of laws?
What is expected of an employee regarding their terms of employment?
What is expected of an employee regarding their terms of employment?
What is one of the basic functions of law in society?
What is one of the basic functions of law in society?
Which of the following best describes accountability to the profession?
Which of the following best describes accountability to the profession?
In criminal law, what happens if there is no law punishing an act?
In criminal law, what happens if there is no law punishing an act?
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the relationship between law and individual actions?
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the relationship between law and individual actions?
What role do laws play in conflict resolution within society?
What role do laws play in conflict resolution within society?
What type of damages are awarded for mental anguish and physical suffering?
What type of damages are awarded for mental anguish and physical suffering?
Which of the following best describes intentional torts?
Which of the following best describes intentional torts?
Which of the following is NOT a type of damages discussed?
Which of the following is NOT a type of damages discussed?
Restraints in a healthcare setting should be used with:
Restraints in a healthcare setting should be used with:
What does exemplary or corrective damages aim to achieve?
What does exemplary or corrective damages aim to achieve?
Which of the following actions can lead to battery in tort law?
Which of the following actions can lead to battery in tort law?
Temperate or moderate damages are best described as:
Temperate or moderate damages are best described as:
Which situation is considered an assault?
Which situation is considered an assault?
What is a search warrant?
What is a search warrant?
Which entity typically imposes fines in the USA?
Which entity typically imposes fines in the USA?
What type of damages refers to monetary compensation for pecuniary loss?
What type of damages refers to monetary compensation for pecuniary loss?
In the context of damages, what does 'moral damages' refer to?
In the context of damages, what does 'moral damages' refer to?
Which type of law deals with intentional torts?
Which type of law deals with intentional torts?
What is the purpose of nominal damages?
What is the purpose of nominal damages?
What type of damages is awarded to vindicate a right without compensating for loss?
What type of damages is awarded to vindicate a right without compensating for loss?
What characterizes liquidated damages?
What characterizes liquidated damages?
What is the definition of defamation of character?
What is the definition of defamation of character?
Which of the following describes libel?
Which of the following describes libel?
What constitutes false imprisonment?
What constitutes false imprisonment?
Under what circumstances can a patient's confidentiality be breached?
Under what circumstances can a patient's confidentiality be breached?
Which statement is true about unintentional torts?
Which statement is true about unintentional torts?
What is the right to refuse treatment referred to in legal terms?
What is the right to refuse treatment referred to in legal terms?
In which situation would a patient’s private affairs likely remain confidential?
In which situation would a patient’s private affairs likely remain confidential?
What is the primary outcome of slander?
What is the primary outcome of slander?
Flashcards
Nurse's Primary Accountability
Nurse's Primary Accountability
A nurse's main responsibility is to the patient/client. This includes providing specialized knowledge, training, and skills related to nursing.
Employer Accountability
Employer Accountability
Nurses, as employees, must adhere to their employer's rules and scope of employment.
Ignorance of the Law
Ignorance of the Law
Lack of awareness of a law is no valid defense in a criminal case, because one is assumed to know the law.
Law's Social Function 1
Law's Social Function 1
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Law's Social Function 2
Law's Social Function 2
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Law's Social Function 3
Law's Social Function 3
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Law's Social Function 4
Law's Social Function 4
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General Applicability of Law
General Applicability of Law
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Private International Law
Private International Law
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Conflict of Laws
Conflict of Laws
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Public Law
Public Law
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Constitutional Law
Constitutional Law
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Administrative Law
Administrative Law
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Remedial Law
Remedial Law
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The Good Samaritan Law
The Good Samaritan Law
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Political Law
Political Law
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What is a legal dispute?
What is a legal dispute?
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What is a legal procedure?
What is a legal procedure?
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What is 'ad testificandum'?
What is 'ad testificandum'?
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What is a warrant?
What is a warrant?
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What is a warrant of arrest?
What is a warrant of arrest?
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What is a complaint?
What is a complaint?
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What is a reply?
What is a reply?
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What is discovery?
What is discovery?
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Search Warrant
Search Warrant
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Exhibit in Court
Exhibit in Court
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Sub Judice Rule
Sub Judice Rule
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Fines
Fines
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Damages (Law)
Damages (Law)
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Actual Damages
Actual Damages
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Moral Damages
Moral Damages
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Nominal Damages
Nominal Damages
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Tort Law
Tort Law
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Compensatory Damages
Compensatory Damages
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Exemplary Damages
Exemplary Damages
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Liquidated Damages
Liquidated Damages
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Assault
Assault
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Battery
Battery
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Use of Restraints
Use of Restraints
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Slander
Slander
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False Imprisonment
False Imprisonment
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Invasion of Privacy
Invasion of Privacy
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Breach of Confidentiality
Breach of Confidentiality
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Right to Refuse Treatment
Right to Refuse Treatment
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Study Notes
Accountability for Nurses
- Nurses in agencies, institutions, or hospitals are responsible to immediate supervisors.
- Private duty nurses are held to a standard of conduct expected of reasonable prudent nurses.
- Nurses are accountable for their professional standards. These might be in the Nursing Act or related regulations.
- Nurses are accountable for their own nursing judgements, actions, and omissions.
- Nurses are responsible for maintaining competency and safeguarding patient care, following professional standards.
- Nurses are accountable to the client for the special knowledge, training, and skills associated with nursing.
- Nurses are responsible for working within the employer's defined scope of employment and terms.
- Nurses are accountable to the nursing profession.
Nursing Jurisprudence
- A department of law comprising all legal principles and issues affecting nursing practice.
- Includes laws and principles affecting nurses.
Law
- A rule of conduct prescribed by supreme power in a state, outlining right and wrong.
- A sum total of rules and regulations governing society.
- "Nullum crimen nulla poena sine lege" - There is no crime if there is no law punishing the act.
- Ignorance of the law is no excuse.
Accountability to the Client
- Nurses have primary accountability to the client.
- Nurses represent having specialized knowledge, training, and skills associated with nursing.
Accountability to the Employer
- Nurses are responsible to work within the employer's defined scope of employment.
- Nurses are responsible to know the terms of their employment.
Accountability to the Profession
- Nurses are accountable for meeting professional standards.
- Nurses must fulfil their duties within the bounds of law and ethics.
Basic Functions of Law in Society
- Defining relationships among people and the state.
- Defining permissible actions and rules to follow.
Functions of Law in Nursing
- Providing a framework for nursing actions in patient care.
- Defining nursing responsibilities compared to other healthcare professionals.
- Establishing boundaries of independent nursing care actions.
- Maintaining nursing practice standards through accountability.
Types of Law According to Source
- Divine Law - Laws authored by God.
- Human Law- Laws made by people.
Types of Human Law
- Public Law - Body of law for public welfare, relationships between individuals and government agencies.
- Private Law - Deals with relationships between private individuals, encompassing specialities like contract law.
Public Law
- Constitutional Law - Deals with the constitution as a system of permanent political and juridical government.
- Administrative Law - Covers rules, regulations, and orders created by administrative agencies within the government.
- Law of Public Administration - Deals with the organization and management of government branches.
Private Law
- Civil Law - Concerns itself with organizing the family and regulating property, or dealing with disputes between private parties.
- Commercial Law - Concerns relations amongst commercial parties.
Criminal Law
- A branch of jurisprudence examining the nature, extent, and degree of crimes.
- Contains appropriate penalties for different offenses.
International Law
- Law of the nations, or Law between nations
- Composed of public and private international law.
Private International Law (Conflict of Laws).
- Part of domestic law concerned with situations involving foreign elements.
- Outlining when courts must apply rules of a different legal system.
Other Legal Concepts
- Tort Law Legal wrongs against people or property.
- Contract Law Deals with agreements and promises.
Due Process
- A fair and orderly legal process for protecting and enforcing individual rights.
Damages in Law
- Damages refer to pecuniary compensation for injuries or violations of rights.
- Types of damages include actual, moral, exemplary, and liquidated damages.
Negligence
- Failure to do something a reasonable person would, in a given set of circumstances.
- Types of negligence include commission, omission, and quasi delict.
- Legal defenses to negligence in nursing require evidence of maintaining proper standards of care.
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This quiz covers the principles of accountability within nursing practice, including the legal and ethical responsibilities nurses have towards their patients and professional standards. It delves into the legal framework that governs nursing, ensuring nurses understand their accountability and the laws that impact their practice.