Nursing Negligence and Malpractice Quiz

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What is negligence in nursing?

  • Failing to provide a reasonable standard of care that harms a patient (correct)
  • Providing a standard of care that is reasonable
  • Acting in accordance with patient wishes
  • Failing to make decisions on behalf of a patient

Which area of law addresses illegal actions by nurses?

  • Contract law
  • Civil law
  • Corporate law
  • Criminal law (correct)

What is the purpose of an advance directive?

  • To document a nurse's standards of care
  • To ensure a patient is compliant with treatment
  • To express future medical decision preferences when unable to decide (correct)
  • To provide a way to address patient confidentiality

What does consent refer to in a healthcare setting?

<p>A patient's approval to undergo medical procedures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the doctrine of informed consent?

<p>The obligation of healthcare providers to share sufficient information for patients to make informed decisions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does accountability mean in nursing?

<p>Responsibility for actions and decisions, justifying them to others (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a situation where a nurse unlawfully shares a patient's medical information?

<p>Invasion of privacy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is malpractice in the context of nursing?

<p>Failing to provide the standard of care expected from a reasonably careful professional (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be established in a civil litigation lawsuit against a nurse?

<p>That the nurse failed to meet the standard of care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does confidentiality in nursing primarily protect?

<p>The patient's right to privacy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key aspect of informed consent?

<p>Patient should understand the risks and benefits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle is most relevant when discussing a nurse's values in professional practice?

<p>Accountability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'verdict' in a legal context?

<p>A decision made by a jury (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the doctrine of informed consent require from healthcare providers?

<p>To disclose information for informed decision-making (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following constitutes an invasion of privacy in nursing?

<p>Sharing a patient's information without consent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected vital sign reading for pulse in a healthy adult?

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Flashcards

Standard of care

The actions a reasonably skilled and careful nurse would take in a similar situation. It's a benchmark used to decide if a nurse acted appropriately.

Advance Directive

A legal document that outlines how a patient wants their medical decisions made in the future if they can't make them themselves.

Euthanasia

The act of intentionally ending a patient's life, usually by administering a lethal drug.

Civil Litigation

A lawsuit filed against a nurse or healthcare facility due to a patient's injury caused by a breach of the standard of care.

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Doctrine of informed consent

The responsibility to provide an honest and accurate explanation of medical procedures and treatment options to patients, giving them the right to choose.

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Consent

When a patient agrees to undergo a medical procedure or treatment after being informed about it.

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Confidentiality

Keeping a patient's personal health information private, including their medical records and discussions about their health.

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Invasion of privacy

When a patient's right to privacy is violated, often by sharing their medical information without their consent.

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What is the Doctrine of Informed Consent?

A legal principle requiring healthcare providers to provide patients with enough information to make informed decisions about their care.

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What is the Standard of Care?

Guidelines defining how a nurse should act and what they should and should not do in their professional capacity.

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What is an Advance Directive?

A written statement expressing a patient's wishes for future medical decisions if they become unable to make them themselves.

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What is Confidentiality in healthcare?

The practice of keeping a patient's personal health information private and confidential.

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What is Euthanasia?

The act of intentionally ending a patient's life, usually by administering a lethal drug.

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What is Accountability?

The ability to be responsible for one's actions and decisions, and to justify them to others.

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What is Civil Litigation in nursing?

A lawsuit filed against a nurse or healthcare facility for a patient's injuries caused by a breach of the standard of care.

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What is a Deposition in a medical lawsuit?

A question-and-answer session where a nurse is asked about their care of a patient who is involved in a lawsuit.

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Study Notes

Negligence and Malpractice

  • Negligence occurs when a nurse fails to meet a reasonable standard of care, potentially harming a patient.
  • Malpractice happens when a nurse doesn't meet the standard of care expected of a reasonably careful professional in similar circumstances.
  • Criminal law: This area of law deals with illegal actions by nurses that could result in criminal charges.
  • Civil law: This governs the relationship between nurses and patients, outlining consequences for nurses' actions (e.g., personal injury).
  • Civil litigation: This involves lawsuits against nurses or healthcare facilities for patient injuries resulting from a breach of the standard of care.
  • Complaints: Patient following instructions (e.g., medication, diet)
  • Depositions: Question-and-answer sessions where a nurse is questioned about a patient's care in a lawsuit, often under oath.
  • Verdict: A decision made by a jury in a legal case.
  • Accountability: Responsibility for one's own actions and justifying those actions to others.
  • Decision made by a jury: This verdict is a decision.

Professional Standards

  • Standard of Care: Guidelines defining how a nurse should act, based on professional expectations and duties.
  • Doctrine of informed consent: Legal requirement for healthcare providers to provide patients enough information to make decisions about their care freely.
  • Consent: The process of a patient giving permission for a medical procedure or treatment.
  • Confidentiality: The practice of keeping a patient's personal health information private.
  • Medical information: Sharing medical information without consent is a violation of privacy.

Other Key Concepts

  • Euthanasia: The act of intentionally ending a patient's life, typically through the administration of a lethal drug.
  • Invasion of Privacy: A violation of a patient's right to confidentiality, which includes sharing medical information without consent.
  • Advance Directive: A written statement detailing how a person wants their medical decisions handled if they can't make them themselves.
  • Values: Essential core principles and beliefs guiding professional nursing practice (altruism, empathy, respect, accountability, etc).

Vital Signs

  • Blood Pressure: Typically 120/80 mmHg
  • Temperature: Normally 98.6°F
  • Pulse: Generally 60-100 beats per minute
  • Respiration: Usually 12-20 breaths per minute
  • Pulse Ox: Typically 95-100%

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