Question 1

Which of the following is a set of basic laws that specify the powers of the various segments of the government, and how they relate to each other?

Accepted Answer

A)  a constitution 
B)  a legislative body 
C)  the judicial branch 
D)  an administrative agency 
A)  a constitution 
B)  a legislative body 
C)  the judicial branch 
D)  an administrative agency A

Question 2

What is the term for the touching of another individual without that person's consent?

Accepted Answer

A)  assault 
B)  defamation 
C)  false imprisonment 
D)  battery 
A)  assault 
B)  defamation 
C)  false imprisonment 
D)  battery D

Question 3

What do nurses vouch for when they witness a client's signature?

Accepted Answer

A)  The client signed the paper and was aware that they were signing a consent form. 
B)  A nurse has explained the procedure and the client understands the procedure. 
C)  A nurse has explained the procedure and the client knows he/she is signing a consent form. 
D)  A physician has explained the procedure and the client signed the paper. 
A)  The client signed the paper and was aware that they were signing a consent form. 
B)  A nurse has explained the procedure and the client understands the procedure. 
C)  A nurse has explained the procedure and the client knows he/she is signing a consent form. 
D)  A physician has explained the procedure and the client signed the paper. A

Question 4

What is the highest law in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  pubic law 
B)  provincial law 
C)  The Canadian Constitution 
D)  judicial action 
A)  pubic law 
B)  provincial law 
C)  The Canadian Constitution 
D)  judicial action

Question 5

Which law protects health care professionals from legal liability for actions rendered in an emergency situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Good Samaritan law 
B)  tort law 
C)  the CNA code 
D)  Nurse Practice Act
Indicate one or more answer choices that best complete the statement or answer the question. 
A)  Good Samaritan law 
B)  tort law 
C)  the CNA code 
D)  Nurse Practice Act
Indicate one or more answer choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.

Question 6

In which of the following categories does a Nurse Practice Act belong?

Accepted Answer

A)  a provincial statute 
B)  a federal law 
C)  an administrative agency 
D)  a judicial action 
A)  a provincial statute 
B)  a federal law 
C)  an administrative agency 
D)  a judicial action

Question 7

In which legislation is the "general duty provision" for workplace safety found?

Accepted Answer

A)  common law 
B)  the Canada Health Act 
C)  tort law 
D)  occupational health and safety legislation 
A)  common law 
B)  the Canada Health Act 
C)  tort law 
D)  occupational health and safety legislation

Question 8

In what form should a contract exist in order to be legally binding?

Accepted Answer

A)  oral agreement only 
B)  oral agreement by only two individuals 
C)  oral or written agreement 
D)  written agreement only 
A)  oral agreement only 
B)  oral agreement by only two individuals 
C)  oral or written agreement 
D)  written agreement only

Question 9

Which type of law may require a background check on an individual as part of pre-employment screening?

Accepted Answer

A)  criminal law 
B)  civil law 
C)  common law 
D)  administrative law 
A)  criminal law 
B)  civil law 
C)  common law 
D)  administrative law

Question 10

Which of the following refers to the practice of explaining the nature of a procedure to a client, including its benefits and the alternatives, risks, and complications?

Accepted Answer

A)  information sharing 
B)  informed consent 
C)  verbal consent 
D)  written consent 
A)  information sharing 
B)  informed consent 
C)  verbal consent 
D)  written consent

Question 11

In health care, which of the following actions could be considered false imprisonment?

Accepted Answer

A)  use of bed rails 
B)  a written restraint order 
C)  chemical restraints 
D)  complete bed rest 
A)  use of bed rails 
B)  a written restraint order 
C)  chemical restraints 
D)  complete bed rest

Question 12

Which type of law includes constitutional law, criminal law, and statutory law?

Accepted Answer

A)  common law 
B)  public law 
C)  civil law 
D)  contract law 
A)  common law 
B)  public law 
C)  civil law 
D)  contract law

Question 13

Which of the following areas is encompassed by civil law?

Accepted Answer

A)  contract and tort law 
B)  contract and malpractice law 
C)  contract and negligence law 
D)  tort law and common law 
A)  contract and tort law 
B)  contract and malpractice law 
C)  contract and negligence law 
D)  tort law and common law

Question 14

What is the correct order of the four important aspects of charting that a nurse should remember when documenting client care to ensure that accurate and complete information about their client is recorded?

Accepted Answer

A)  timely, accurate, legible, and factual 
B)  legible, factual, timely, and accurate 
C)  factual, legible, accurate, and timely 
D)  accurate, timely, legible, and factual 
A)  timely, accurate, legible, and factual 
B)  legible, factual, timely, and accurate 
C)  factual, legible, accurate, and timely 
D)  accurate, timely, legible, and factual

Question 15

In tort law, the wrong or injury that was committed may be which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  harmful 
B)  reasonable 
C)  negligent 
D)  unintentional or intentional 
A)  harmful 
B)  reasonable 
C)  negligent 
D)  unintentional or intentional

Question 16

According to the International Nursing Review, how much more workplace violence do nurses experience compared to other professionals?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 times more 
B)  10 times more 
C)  16 times more 
D)  20 times more 
A)  3 times more 
B)  10 times more 
C)  16 times more 
D)  20 times more

Question 17

Which of the following is a written document representing the wishes and values of an adult in regard to life-sustaining treatments?

Accepted Answer

A)  living will 
B)  power of attorney 
C)  personal health care directive 
D)  hybrid form 
A)  living will 
B)  power of attorney 
C)  personal health care directive 
D)  hybrid form

Question 18

Which type of law affects the relationship between individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  public law 
B)  civil law 
C)  common law 
D)  criminal law 
A)  public law 
B)  civil law 
C)  common law 
D)  criminal law

Question 19

According to the text, what is the definition of negligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  wrongful conduct in the discharge of professional duties, or the failure to meet standards of care for the profession 
B)  failure to provide the care a reasonable person would ordinarily provide in a similar situation 
C)  failure to do a procedure as a result of binding legal agreement or a moral responsibility 
D)  failure to act or be in control 
A)  wrongful conduct in the discharge of professional duties, or the failure to meet standards of care for the profession 
B)  failure to provide the care a reasonable person would ordinarily provide in a similar situation 
C)  failure to do a procedure as a result of binding legal agreement or a moral responsibility 
D)  failure to act or be in control

Question 20

The nurse is unsure about what to do so he places a wrist restraint on his client to prevent her from pulling on her intravenous line. The client is fully aware of what is happening and has instructed him to take the wrist restraint off. This improper use of intentional restraints on individuals who are competent and are refusing the restraint can result in a nurse being charged. What is the term for holding someone against their will?

Accepted Answer

A)  negligence 
B)  false imprisonment 
C)  assault 
D)  battery 
A)  negligence 
B)  false imprisonment 
C)  assault 
D)  battery

Exam 19: Legal Aspects of Client Care

Which of the following is a set of basic laws that specify the powers of the various segments of the government, and how they relate to each other?

What is the term for the touching of another individual without that person's consent?

What do nurses vouch for when they witness a client's signature?

What is the highest law in Canada?

Which law protects health care professionals from legal liability for actions rendered in an emergency situation?

In which of the following categories does a Nurse Practice Act belong?

In which legislation is the "general duty provision" for workplace safety found?

In what form should a contract exist in order to be legally binding?

Which type of law may require a background check on an individual as part of pre-employment screening?

Which of the following refers to the practice of explaining the nature of a procedure to a client, including its benefits and the alternatives, risks, and complications?

In health care, which of the following actions could be considered false imprisonment?

Which type of law includes constitutional law, criminal law, and statutory law?

Which of the following areas is encompassed by civil law?

What is the correct order of the four important aspects of charting that a nurse should remember when documenting client care to ensure that accurate and complete information about their client is recorded?

In tort law, the wrong or injury that was committed may be which of the following?

According to the International Nursing Review, how much more workplace violence do nurses experience compared to other professionals?

Which of the following is a written document representing the wishes and values of an adult in regard to life-sustaining treatments?

Which type of law affects the relationship between individuals?

According to the text, what is the definition of negligence?

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