Question 1

During a malpractice suit,how can the standard of "what the wise and prudent nurse would do" best be established?

Accepted Answer

A)  From the testimony of an expert nurse 
B)  By consulting with nursing faculty regarding standards of care 
C)  Conferring with a lawyer regarding malpractice parameters 
D)  By consulting the standards of The Joint Commissions 
A)  From the testimony of an expert nurse 
B)  By consulting with nursing faculty regarding standards of care 
C)  Conferring with a lawyer regarding malpractice parameters 
D)  By consulting the standards of The Joint Commissions

Question 2

Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates understanding of legal actions?

Accepted Answer

A)  "A misdemeanor is a less serious crime resulting in a fine." 
B)  "A felony is a less serious crime that can result in a fine." 
C)  "Civil actions are serious and often result in prison time." 
D)  "The defendant is the victim." 
A)  "A misdemeanor is a less serious crime resulting in a fine." 
B)  "A felony is a less serious crime that can result in a fine." 
C)  "Civil actions are serious and often result in prison time." 
D)  "The defendant is the victim."

Question 3

What would be the most effective way for a nurse to validate "informed consent?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Check the chart for a completed and signed consent form. 
B)  Determine from the physician what was discussed with the patient. 
C)  Ask the family whether the patient understands the procedure. 
D)  Ask the patient what he or she understand regarding the procedure. 
A)  Check the chart for a completed and signed consent form. 
B)  Determine from the physician what was discussed with the patient. 
C)  Ask the family whether the patient understands the procedure. 
D)  Ask the patient what he or she understand regarding the procedure.

Question 4

What is a correct statement regarding a nurse who acts beyond the scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Demonstrates what a good nurse he or she can be 
B)  Provides enriched services to patients who would not otherwise receive them 
C)  May make other nurses angry because of the increased expectations created 
D)  May be disciplined by the board of nursing 
A)  Demonstrates what a good nurse he or she can be 
B)  Provides enriched services to patients who would not otherwise receive them 
C)  May make other nurses angry because of the increased expectations created 
D)  May be disciplined by the board of nursing

Question 5

A nurse wants to avoid malpractice claims.What action can be taken to greatly reduce the risk of a lawsuit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduce work status to part time. 
B)  Implement fall precautions on an older adult patient. 
C)  Leave clutter on the floor in patient rooms. 
D)  Leave the patient's bed in the highest position. 
A)  Reduce work status to part time. 
B)  Implement fall precautions on an older adult patient. 
C)  Leave clutter on the floor in patient rooms. 
D)  Leave the patient's bed in the highest position.

Question 6

Which of the following can result in a civil action against the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Failure to monitor 
B)  Enforcing strict compliance with contact precautions against the family's wishes 
C)  Refusing to discuss the patient's medical history with the family per patient request 
D)  Assisting the physician in a bedside procedure after obtaining informed consent 
A)  Failure to monitor 
B)  Enforcing strict compliance with contact precautions against the family's wishes 
C)  Refusing to discuss the patient's medical history with the family per patient request 
D)  Assisting the physician in a bedside procedure after obtaining informed consent

Question 7

What action might be taken on a nurse who commits an infraction of the Nurse Practice Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  The nurse is subject to discipline by a court of law. 
B)  The nurse is subject to discipline by the state board of nursing. 
C)  The nurse is subject to discipline by the local chapter of the state nurses association. 
D)  The nurse is subject to discipline by the National League for Nursing. 
A)  The nurse is subject to discipline by a court of law. 
B)  The nurse is subject to discipline by the state board of nursing. 
C)  The nurse is subject to discipline by the local chapter of the state nurses association. 
D)  The nurse is subject to discipline by the National League for Nursing.

Question 8

A nurse is completing an incident report.The nurse demonstrates an adequate understanding of the report when refraining from putting which of the following on the form
(Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Conclusions about the incident 
B)  The name of the patient 
C)  Blame of others 
D)  Judgment 
E)  The nurse's opinion about what happened 
A)  Conclusions about the incident 
B)  The name of the patient 
C)  Blame of others 
D)  Judgment 
E)  The nurse's opinion about what happened

Question 9

A nurse is giving a presentation on malpractice.Which statement indicates the nurse understands malpractice?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The elements of duty,breach of duty,and patient injury must be present for a malpractice claim." 
B)  "Negligent nursing care and failure to follow standards must be present for a malpractice claim." 
C)  "Failure to report,defamation,and discrimination must be present for a malpractice claim." 
D)  "Error in judgment and invasion of privacy must be present for a malpractice claim." 
A)  "The elements of duty,breach of duty,and patient injury must be present for a malpractice claim." 
B)  "Negligent nursing care and failure to follow standards must be present for a malpractice claim." 
C)  "Failure to report,defamation,and discrimination must be present for a malpractice claim." 
D)  "Error in judgment and invasion of privacy must be present for a malpractice claim."

Question 10

Which definition,given by the nurse indicates understanding of malpractice?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Malpractice is a criminal act committed against society." 
B)  "Malpractice means doing something a reasonable person or nurse would not do." 
C)  "Malpractice is an intentional professional act of negligence." 
D)  "Malpractice is a professional act or failure to act that leads to injury of a patient." 
A)  "Malpractice is a criminal act committed against society." 
B)  "Malpractice means doing something a reasonable person or nurse would not do." 
C)  "Malpractice is an intentional professional act of negligence." 
D)  "Malpractice is a professional act or failure to act that leads to injury of a patient."

Question 11

A nurse has just administered a medication when suddenly realizing that more medication was given than was ordered.Which action should the nurse take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Call the patient's physician and report the error. 
B)  Say nothing about the medication error and continue to monitor the patient. 
C)  Document the dose that was supposed to be given in the medical record. 
D)  Document the amount given in the medical record but keep the error quiet. 
A)  Call the patient's physician and report the error. 
B)  Say nothing about the medication error and continue to monitor the patient. 
C)  Document the dose that was supposed to be given in the medical record. 
D)  Document the amount given in the medical record but keep the error quiet.

Question 12

The nurse understands "scope of nursing practice" when making which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The scope of nursing practice includes acts that permit some overlap between nursing and medicine." 
B)  "The scope of nursing practice includes activities that are legally permissible for a nurse to perform in a particular state." 
C)  "The scope of nursing practice are the specific duties the nurse owes to a patient." 
D)  "The scope of nursing practice involves hose activities for which a nurse can be held liable for malpractice." 
A)  "The scope of nursing practice includes acts that permit some overlap between nursing and medicine." 
B)  "The scope of nursing practice includes activities that are legally permissible for a nurse to perform in a particular state." 
C)  "The scope of nursing practice are the specific duties the nurse owes to a patient." 
D)  "The scope of nursing practice involves hose activities for which a nurse can be held liable for malpractice."

During a malpractice suit,how can the standard of "what the wise and prudent nurse would do" best be established?

Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates understanding of legal actions?

What would be the most effective way for a nurse to validate "informed consent?"

What is a correct statement regarding a nurse who acts beyond the scope of practice?

A nurse wants to avoid malpractice claims.What action can be taken to greatly reduce the risk of a lawsuit?

Which of the following can result in a civil action against the nurse?

What action might be taken on a nurse who commits an infraction of the Nurse Practice Act?

A nurse is completing an incident report.The nurse demonstrates an adequate understanding of the report when refraining from putting which of the following on the form (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is giving a presentation on malpractice.Which statement indicates the nurse understands malpractice?

Which definition,given by the nurse indicates understanding of malpractice?

A nurse has just administered a medication when suddenly realizing that more medication was given than was ordered.Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse understands "scope of nursing practice" when making which of the following statements?

Role Transitions

Personal Management: Time and Self-Care Strategies

Mentorship, Preceptorship, and Nurse Residency Programs

Employment Considerations: Opportunities, Resumes, and Interviewing

NCLEX-RN Examination and the New Graduate

Historical Perspectives: Influences on the Present

Nursing Education

Nursing Theory

Image of Nursing: Influences of the Present

Challenges of Nursing Management and Leadership

Building Nursing Management Skills

Effective Communication and Team Building

Conflict Management

Delegation in the Clinical Setting

The Health Care Organization and Patterns of Nursing Care Delivery

Economics of the Health Care Delivery System

Political Action in Nursing

Collective Bargaining: Traditional (Union)and Nontraditional Approaches

Ethical Issues

Cultural and Spiritual Awareness

Quality Patient Care

Nursing Informatics

Using Nursing Research in Practice

Workplace Issues

Emergency Preparedness

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Exam 20: Legal Issues

During a malpractice suit,how can the standard of "what the wise and prudent nurse would do" best be established?

Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates understanding of legal actions?

What would be the most effective way for a nurse to validate "informed consent?"

What is a correct statement regarding a nurse who acts beyond the scope of practice?

A nurse wants to avoid malpractice claims.What action can be taken to greatly reduce the risk of a lawsuit?

Which of the following can result in a civil action against the nurse?

What action might be taken on a nurse who commits an infraction of the Nurse Practice Act?

A nurse is completing an incident report.The nurse demonstrates an adequate understanding of the report when refraining from putting which of the following on the form (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is giving a presentation on malpractice.Which statement indicates the nurse understands malpractice?

Which definition,given by the nurse indicates understanding of malpractice?

A nurse has just administered a medication when suddenly realizing that more medication was given than was ordered.Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse understands "scope of nursing practice" when making which of the following statements?

Role Transitions

Personal Management: Time and Self-Care Strategies

Mentorship, Preceptorship, and Nurse Residency Programs

Employment Considerations: Opportunities, Resumes, and Interviewing

NCLEX-RN Examination and the New Graduate

Historical Perspectives: Influences on the Present

Nursing Education

Nursing Theory

Image of Nursing: Influences of the Present

Challenges of Nursing Management and Leadership

Building Nursing Management Skills

Effective Communication and Team Building

Conflict Management

Delegation in the Clinical Setting

The Health Care Organization and Patterns of Nursing Care Delivery

Economics of the Health Care Delivery System

Political Action in Nursing

Collective Bargaining: Traditional (Union)and Nontraditional Approaches

Ethical Issues

Cultural and Spiritual Awareness

Quality Patient Care

Nursing Informatics

Using Nursing Research in Practice

Workplace Issues

Emergency Preparedness

Filters