Professional Negligence Elements

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What is the definition of negligence according to the text?

Stepping beyond one's authority as a nurse with serious consequences.

The commission or omission of an act that a reasonably prudent person would or would not do, and which is the proximate cause of injury to another person or their property. (correct)

The idea of improper or unskillful care of a patient by a nurse.

The failure to meet the standard of due care, which leads to foreseeable harm and injury to the plaintiff.

What are the four elements of professional negligence according to the text?

Duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages.

Duty, failure to meet standard of care, foreseeability of harm, and breach resulting in injury. (correct)

Failure to follow standards of care, failure to use equipment responsibly, failure to communicate, and failure to act as a patient advocate.

Improper or unskillful care, stepping beyond one's authority, failure to document, and failure to assess and monitor.

What is the key difference between negligence and malpractice according to the text?

Negligence refers to the commission or omission of an act, while malpractice implies improper or unskillful care of a patient. (correct)

Negligence is a type of personal injury law, while malpractice denotes stepping beyond one's authority with serious consequences.

There is no key difference between negligence and malpractice according to the text.

Negligence is the failure to meet the standard of due care, while malpractice is doing surgery without proper training.

Which of the following would be considered an example of professional negligence?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would be considered an example of malpractice according to the text?

Doing surgery (minor or major) without proper training. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between negligence and malpractice?

Negligence and malpractice are both types of personal injury law, with malpractice implying improper or unskillful care. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a nurse registered under the laws of a foreign state or country to be issued a certificate of registration without examination?

Having the same privileges as Filipino registered nurses in the said country Signup and view all the answers

What must a member of the faculty teaching professional courses in a college of nursing have?

A master's degree in nursing, education, or allied medical and health sciences Signup and view all the answers

Which entity promulgates the specific requirements for the prescribed curriculum of nursing education programs?

Commission on Higher Education Signup and view all the answers

What is a mandatory qualification for a faculty member in a college of nursing teaching professional courses?

Being a registered nurse in the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

In which situation can a certificate of registration/professional license be issued without examination to a nurse registered abroad?

When the laws of their country grant similar privileges to Filipino nurses Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for a nurse registered under a foreign state's laws to obtain certification without examination according to the text?

Meeting requirements substantially similar to those in the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What could a nurse be guilty of if they carry out a treatment against a patient's wishes?

Battery Signup and view all the answers

Which nursing legislation is mentioned in the text regarding handling situations where a treatment goes against the patient's wishes?

Nursing Act of 2002 Signup and view all the answers

What action could a nurse be guilty of if they perform a treatment without patient consent?

False Imprisonment Signup and view all the answers

Which situation could lead to a charge of assault against a nurse?

Restraining a patient without consent Signup and view all the answers

In nursing practice, what type of provision is essential to ensure patient autonomy and respect for their decisions?

Informed Consent Signup and view all the answers

Which nursing concept emphasizes the importance of respecting a patient's right to make decisions about their care?

Shared Decision Making Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the online references mentioned in the text?

Murray, E.(2017).Nursing leadership and management: for patient safety and quality care.FA Davis. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following online journal databases is NOT mentioned in the text?

Physician Leadership Journal Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following authors is NOT mentioned in the text?

Tappen, R.M. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the text?

Nursing leadership and management Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most likely purpose of the text?

To summarize the key aspects of nursing leadership and management Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely intended audience for the text?

Nursing administrators and managers Signup and view all the answers

Who is authorized to give consent for medical treatment on behalf of a minor?

The minor's legal guardian Signup and view all the answers

In an emergency situation, why is no consent necessary for medical treatment?

To avoid delays in life-saving treatment Signup and view all the answers

When can a mentally incompetent person legally consent to medical treatment?

Never Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if a patient gives an implied consent in an emergency situation?

They provide consent through actions or circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What right does a mentally competent patient have regarding medical procedures, even in life-threatening situations?

To refuse any medical procedure Signup and view all the answers

When is parental consent not needed for the medical treatment of a minor?

When the minor is married or emancipated Signup and view all the answers