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What is the primary legal responsibility of a nursing student while providing care?
What is the primary legal responsibility of a nursing student while providing care?
Which of the following actions can help minimize liability risks for nursing students?
Which of the following actions can help minimize liability risks for nursing students?
What is the purpose of criminal background checks for nursing students?
What is the purpose of criminal background checks for nursing students?
When working as a paid employee in a healthcare agency, what is required of student nurses?
When working as a paid employee in a healthcare agency, what is required of student nurses?
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How do schools and employers typically handle substance abuse among student nurses?
How do schools and employers typically handle substance abuse among student nurses?
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What is the main responsibility of nurses regarding informed consent?
What is the main responsibility of nurses regarding informed consent?
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What personal quality does a humble nurse demonstrate?
What personal quality does a humble nurse demonstrate?
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What does negligence in nursing refer to?
What does negligence in nursing refer to?
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What is the primary focus of the National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG)?
What is the primary focus of the National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG)?
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Which of the following actions represents an intentional tort?
Which of the following actions represents an intentional tort?
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What does the acronym RACE stand for in fire safety protocols?
What does the acronym RACE stand for in fire safety protocols?
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Under which circumstances can nurses delegate tasks?
Under which circumstances can nurses delegate tasks?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Rights of Delegation?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Rights of Delegation?
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What is a factor that can impact patient safety?
What is a factor that can impact patient safety?
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What is the proper sequence of actions to operate a fire extinguisher using the PASS technique?
What is the proper sequence of actions to operate a fire extinguisher using the PASS technique?
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Which of the following issues must nurses be most alert for in clinical practice?
Which of the following issues must nurses be most alert for in clinical practice?
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Study Notes
Legal Responsibilities of Nursing Students
- Nursing students are responsible for providing safe and competent care, adhering to professional standards, and following institutional policies and laws.
- Students must operate within their scope of practice and seek clarification when unsure about tasks to avoid legal consequences such as liability.
Minimizing Liability Risks
- Students should follow established protocols, document care accurately, seek supervision, and practice within their knowledge and skills.
- Proactive communication regarding responsibilities can prevent errors and enhance safety.
Criminal Background Checks
- Criminal background checks are conducted to ensure the safety of patients and coworkers.
- A check verifies that students do not have a criminal history that would pose a risk within a healthcare setting.
Student Nurse Role as Paid Employee
- When working as a paid employee, student nurses should perform only authorized tasks and not exceed their scope of practice.
- Separate employment role from student nurse role.
Student Nurses and Chemical Dependency
- Substance abuse is a serious issue, and schools and employers have policies for identifying and assisting students with substance abuse.
- These policies include providing rehabilitation resources and support while ensuring patient safety.
Informed Consent
- Informed consent ensures patients are fully informed of treatment risks, benefits, and alternatives and voluntarily agree to the procedure.
- Nurses ensure patients have enough information to make informed decisions; however, the responsibility for obtaining consent often lies with the healthcare provider.
A Humble Nurse
- A humble nurse is self-aware, open to learning, acknowledges mistakes, and collaborates well with the healthcare team and patients.
- Humility fosters good collaboration and a safe environment.
Negligence (Unintentional Tort)
- Negligence is a failure to act as a reasonably prudent person would in a similar situation.
- In nursing, examples include not adhering to safety protocols which might result in patient harm..
Intentional Tort
- Intentional torts involve deliberate actions causing harm, such as assault (threat of harm), battery (actual physical harm), or false imprisonment (unlawfully restraining a patient).
National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG)
- NPSGs are initiatives by The Joint Commission to improve patient safety.
- Examples include ensuring accurate patient identification, medication safety, and reducing healthcare-associated infections.
Acronym RACE (Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish)
- RACE is a firefighting procedure using Rescue, Alarm, Contain, and Extinguish, in a healthcare setting.
- It aims at patient safety during fires.
Acronym PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)
- PASS is the method for operating a fire extinguisher.
- It involves these steps: Pulling the pin; aiming at the base of the fire; squeezing the handle; and sweeping from side to side.
ACEMAPP Modules
- ACEMAPP is an online learning system that includes modules for healthcare students on infection control, HIPAA, OSHA standards, and safety protocols.
What a Nurse Cannot Delegate
- Nurses can't delegate tasks that necessitate nursing judgment, critical thinking, or complex assessments (e.g., patient education, initial assessments).
- Tasks that require more nursing discernment can't be delegated.
Five Rights of Delegation
- The Five Rights of Delegation: Right task, Right circumstance, Right person, Right direction, and Right supervision.
- Proper delegation ensures safe care.
Factors Impacting Safety
- Safety is impacted by environmental hazards, patient conditions, communication errors, and workplace factors.
- Continuous assessment and mitigation of these factors are essential.
Safety Issues Nurses Must Be Alert For
- Nurses must be aware and proactive concerning safety issues like patient falls, medication errors, workplace violence, and hazards related to patient handling or environment.
Nurse's Own Self-Care
- Self-care is crucial for nurses to cope with stress, provide adequate rest, maintain physical and mental well-being, and provide safe and effective care to patients.
- Nurses should prioritize self-care.
Organizing Clinical Responsibilities
- Clinical responsibilities should be organized based on patient needs, including assessing the critically ill first, ensuring medication administration and efficient documentation.
- Efficient time management is key.
TeamSTEPPS
- TeamSTEPPS improves healthcare team performance and communication, leading to better patient outcomes.
- Tools like SBAR are used to assist with structured communication.
Acronyms CUS, SBAR, PASS THE BATON
- CUS (Concerned, Uncomfortable, Safety) are clues to a safety issue.
- SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) improves communication.
- I PASS THE BATON is a handoff tool for improved communication during transitions in care.
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