30 Questions
What is the definition of negligence according to the text?
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.
What are the four elements of professional negligence according to the text?
Duty, failure to meet standard of care, foreseeability of harm, and breach resulting in injury.
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.
Which of the following would be considered an example of professional negligence?
All of the above.
Which of the following would be considered an example of malpractice according to the text?
Doing surgery (minor or major) without proper training.
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.
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
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
Which entity promulgates the specific requirements for the prescribed curriculum of nursing education programs?
Commission on Higher Education
What is a mandatory qualification for a faculty member in a college of nursing teaching professional courses?
Being a registered nurse in the Philippines
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
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
What could a nurse be guilty of if they carry out a treatment against a patient's wishes?
Battery
Which nursing legislation is mentioned in the text regarding handling situations where a treatment goes against the patient's wishes?
Nursing Act of 2002
What action could a nurse be guilty of if they perform a treatment without patient consent?
False Imprisonment
Which situation could lead to a charge of assault against a nurse?
Restraining a patient without consent
In nursing practice, what type of provision is essential to ensure patient autonomy and respect for their decisions?
Informed Consent
Which nursing concept emphasizes the importance of respecting a patient's right to make decisions about their care?
Shared Decision Making
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.
Which of the following online journal databases is NOT mentioned in the text?
Physician Leadership Journal
Which of the following authors is NOT mentioned in the text?
Tappen, R.M.
What is the main focus of the text?
Nursing leadership and management
Which of the following is the most likely purpose of the text?
To summarize the key aspects of nursing leadership and management
What is the most likely intended audience for the text?
Nursing administrators and managers
Who is authorized to give consent for medical treatment on behalf of a minor?
The minor's legal guardian
In an emergency situation, why is no consent necessary for medical treatment?
To avoid delays in life-saving treatment
When can a mentally incompetent person legally consent to medical treatment?
Never
What does it mean if a patient gives an implied consent in an emergency situation?
They provide consent through actions or circumstances
What right does a mentally competent patient have regarding medical procedures, even in life-threatening situations?
To refuse any medical procedure
When is parental consent not needed for the medical treatment of a minor?
When the minor is married or emancipated
Learn about the elements of professional negligence including duty, standard of care, and causation. Understand how these factors contribute to professional misconduct and potential legal liability.
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