Question 1

Which of the following actions demonstrate the act of battery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performing CPR on a patient with a DNR order 
B)  Threatening to punch someone 
C)  Sexual misconduct 
D)  Drawing blood without the patient's consent 
E)  Threatening to restrain a patient for not using his or her call light for mobility assistance 
A)  Performing CPR on a patient with a DNR order 
B)  Threatening to punch someone 
C)  Sexual misconduct 
D)  Drawing blood without the patient's consent 
E)  Threatening to restrain a patient for not using his or her call light for mobility assistance

Question 2

The legal standard of care for a nurse's actions is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  minimal competency under the Nurse Practice Act. 
B)  the ability to distinguish what is right or wrong for the patient. 
C)  the demonstration of satisfactory knowledge of policies and procedures. 
D)  providing reasonable, prudent care comparable to that of like practitioners. 
A)  minimal competency under the Nurse Practice Act. 
B)  the ability to distinguish what is right or wrong for the patient. 
C)  the demonstration of satisfactory knowledge of policies and procedures. 
D)  providing reasonable, prudent care comparable to that of like practitioners.

Question 3

Two nurses talking about a patient's condition in the cafeteria could lead to allegations of

Accepted Answer

A)  slander. 
B)  libel. 
C)  invasion of privacy. 
D)  defamation. 
A)  slander. 
B)  libel. 
C)  invasion of privacy. 
D)  defamation.

Question 4

A nurse fails to recognize an intubated patient's need for nasotracheal suctioning.The endotracheal tube becomes clogged,and the patient has a respiratory arrest.Which of the following best describes the type of negligence the nurse may be liable for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessment failure 
B)  Planning failure 
C)  Implementation failure 
D)  Evaluation failure 
A)  Assessment failure 
B)  Planning failure 
C)  Implementation failure 
D)  Evaluation failure

Question 5

Malpractice is a specialized form of

Accepted Answer

A)  injury. 
B)  negligence. 
C)  law. 
D)  damages. 
A)  injury. 
B)  negligence. 
C)  law. 
D)  damages.

Exam 3: Legal Issues

Which of the following actions demonstrate the act of battery?

The legal standard of care for a nurse's actions is defined as

Two nurses talking about a patient's condition in the cafeteria could lead to allegations of

A nurse fails to recognize an intubated patient's need for nasotracheal suctioning.The endotracheal tube becomes clogged,and the patient has a respiratory arrest.Which of the following best describes the type of negligence the nurse may be liable for?

Malpractice is a specialized form of

Critical Care Nursing Practice

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