Exam 6: Legal Aspects of Professional Nursing Practice

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The nurse receives reports on the following patients at the beginning of the shift.Which of the following care activities could be delegated to a nursing assistant?

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The quality of nursing care is judged by whether nursing actions meet the standard of care.Which of the following is an example of meeting the standard of care?

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Question 22

The Patient Self-Determination Act of 1991,as implemented today,is known as providing

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Question 23

Which of the following actions by the nurse constitutes professional malpractice?

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Which patient rights are guaranteed by HIPAA?

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Which of the following chart entries represents a pitfall in documentation?

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Question 26

The nurse practice act of a state defines the scope and responsibilities of nursing practice in that state.Which of the following is true regarding nurse practice acts?

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Question 27

Which of the following is an example of civil law?

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Question 28

The RN asked a nursing assistant to monitor several postoperative patients.Which of the following instructions to the nursing assistant demonstrate appropriate delegation?

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The nurse receives reports on the following patients at the beginning of the shift.Which of the following care activities could be delegated to a nursing assistant?

The quality of nursing care is judged by whether nursing actions meet the standard of care.Which of the following is an example of meeting the standard of care?

The Patient Self-Determination Act of 1991,as implemented today,is known as providing

Which of the following actions by the nurse constitutes professional malpractice?

Which patient rights are guaranteed by HIPAA?

Which of the following chart entries represents a pitfall in documentation?

The nurse practice act of a state defines the scope and responsibilities of nursing practice in that state.Which of the following is true regarding nurse practice acts?

Which of the following is an example of civil law?

The RN asked a nursing assistant to monitor several postoperative patients.Which of the following instructions to the nursing assistant demonstrate appropriate delegation?

Nursing in Todays Evolving Health Care Environment

The History and Social Contexts of Nursing

Nursings Pathway to Professionalism

Nursing Education in an Evolving Health Care Environment

Becoming a Professional Nurse: Defining Nursing and Socialization Into Practice

Ethics: Basic Concepts for Professional Nursing Practice

Conceptual and Philosophical Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice

Nursing Theory: The Basis for Professional Nursing

The Science of Nursing and Evidence-Based Practice

Developing Nursing Judgment Through Critical Thinking

Communication and Collaboration in Professional Nursing Practice

Nurses,patients Families: Caring at the Intersection of Health,Illness Culture

Health Care in the United States

Political Activism in Nursing: Communities, Organizations, Government

Caring for Self, Caring Globally: The Challenge for Nurses in a Complex World

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