Ch. 7 - Exam 3

A nurse who comments to her coworkers at lunch that her patient with a sexually transmitted disease has been sexually active in the community may be guilty of what tort? A. Slander B. Libel C. Fraud D. Assault

A

An attorney is representing a patient's family who is suing a nurse for wrongful death. The attorney calls the nurse and asks to talk about the case to obtain a better understanding of the nurse's actions. How should the nurse respond? A. "I'm sorry, but I can't talk with you; you will have to contact my attorney." B. "I will answer your questions so you'll understand how the situation occurred. C. "I hope I won't be blamed for the death because it was so busy that day." D. "First tell me why you are doing this to me. This could ruin my career!"

A

Nurses practicing in a critical care unit must acquire specialized skills and knowledge to provide care to the critically ill patient. These nurses can validate this specialty competence through what process? A. Certification B. Accreditation C. Licensure D. Litigation

A

A Nurse is writing an email to a U.S Congressman to support the promotion of health care issues. Which guidelines would ensure a properly written email? Select all that apply. A. The nurse should state the purpose of the email written briefly and clearly in the first paragraph B. The nurse should name the city and state where he or she lives and votes C. The nurse should avoid using specific examples from the workplace to support the position D. The nurse should ask the legislator to vote/for support what is being asked E. The nurse should try to keep the email to two pages and include a cover page with contact information F. The nurse should address the email to as many legislators as possible.

A, B, D

A nurse is being sued for malpractice in a court of law. What elements must be established to prove that malpractice or negligence has occurred? Select all that apply. A. Duty B. Intent to harm C. Breach of duty D. Causation E. Punitive damages F. Fraud

A, C, D

Legal safeguards are in place in the nursing practice to protect the nurse from exposure to legal risks as well as protect the patient from harm. What are examples of legal safeguards for the nurse? Select all that apply. A. The nurse obtains informed consent from a patient to perform a procedure B. The health care provider is a responsible for administration of a wrongly prescribed medication C. The nurse educates the patient about the Patient Bill of Rights D. The nurse executes health care provider orders without questioning them E. The nurse documents all patient care in a timely matter F. The nurse claims management is responsible for inadequate staffing leading to negligence

A, C, E

Nurses follow nursing practice rules when working within the profession. What are examples of state-mandated rules? Select all that apply. A. Nurse practice acts B. Medicare and Medicaid provisions for reimbursement of nursing services C. Nursing educational requirements D. Delegation trees E. Composition and disciplinary authority of board of nursing F. Medication administration

A, C, E

Newly hired nurses in a busy suburban hospital are required to read the state nurse practice act as part of their training. Which topics are covered by this act? Select all that apply. A. Violations that may result in disciplinary action B. Clinical procedures C. Medication administration D. Scope of practice E. Delegation policies F. Medicare reimbursement

A, D

A nurse fails to alert a health care provider of a change in a patient's condition for the worse. This is an example of what aspect of malpractice? A. Duty B. Breach of duty C. Causation D. Damages

B

A nursing student asks the charge nurse about legal liability when performing clinical practice. Which statement regarding liability is true? A. Students are not responsible for their acts of negligence resulting in patient injury. B. Student nurses are held to the same standard of care that would be used to evaluate the actions of a registered nurse. C. Hospitals are exempt from liability for student negligence if the student nurse is properly supervised by an instructor. D. Most nursing programs carry group professional liability making student personal professional liability insurance unnecessary.

B

Review of a patient's record revealed that no one obtained informed consent for the heart surgery that was performed on the patient. Which intentional tort has been committed? A. Assault B. Battery C. Invasion of privacy D. False imprisonment

B

A nurse answers a patient's call light and finds the patient on the floor by the bathroom door. After calling for assistance and examining the patient for injury, the nurse helps the patient back to bed and then fills out an incident report. Which statements accurately describe steps of this procedure and why it is performed? Select all that apply. A. An incident report is used as disciplinary action against staff members. B. An incident report is used as a means of identifying risks. C. An incident report is used for quality control. D. The facility manager completes the incident report. E. An incident report makes facts available in case litigation occurs. F. Filing of an incident report should be documented in the patient record.

B, C, E

A lawyer is describing the litigation process to a nurse named in a malpractice lawsuit. Which statements by the lawyer accurately describe this process? Select all that apply. A. "The defendant is the person who is initiating the lawsuit" B. "The process of bringing and trying this lawsuit is called litigation" C. "As the defendant, you will be presumed guilty until proven innocent" D. "We will start litigation in the first-level court known as the appellate court" E. "The opinions of appellate judges are published and become common law" F. "Malpractice is the term generally used to describe negligence by professional personnel"

B, E, F

A nurse in a NICU fails to monitor a premature newborn according to the protocols in place, and is charged with malpractice. What is the term for those bringing the charges against the nurse? A. Appellates B. Defendants C. Plaintiffs D. Attorneys

C

A nurse pleads guilty to a misdemeanor negligence charge for failing to monitor a patient's vital signs during routine eye surgery, leading to the death of the patient. The nurse's attorney explained in court that the nurse was granted recognition in a specialty area of nursing. What is the term for this type of credential? A. Accreditation B. Licensure C. Certification D. Board approval

C

Nurses complete incident reports a dictated by the facility protocol. What is the primary reason nurses fill out an incident report? A. To document everyday occurrences B. To document the need for disciplinary action C. To improve quality of care D. To initiate litigation

C

Nurses practice within legal and mandatory standards of the nursing profession. What are examples of voluntary standards in nursing? Select all that apply. A. State nurse practice acts B. Rules and regulations of nursing C. American Nurses Association Standards of Practice D. Professional standards for certification of individual nurses in general practice E. Process of certification F. Process of licensure

C, D, E

Nurses commit both intentional and unintentional torts when practicing within the profession. What are examples of intentional torts in nursing practice? Select all that apply. A. A nurse forgets to put the side rails up on a crib and the toddler falls out B. A nurse does not report a change in patient's condition in a timely matter C. A nurse threatens to hit an older adult patient who has dementia and is wailing D. A nurse seeks employment in a hospital after falsifying credentials on a resume E. A nurse places a patient who is a fall risk in restraints without the proper order F. A nurse makes disparaging remarks to the staff about a patient who has an STI

C, D, E, F

A nurse administers the wrong medication to a patient and the patient is harmed. The health care provider who ordered the medication did not read the documentation that the patient was allergic to the drug. Which statement is true regarding liability for the administration of the wrong medication? A. The nurse is not responsible, because the nurse was following the doctor's orders. B. Only the nurse is responsible, because the nurse actually administered the medication. C. Only the health care provider is responsible, because the health care provider actually ordered the drug. D. Both the nurse and the health care provider are responsible for their respective actions.

D

A nurse is named as a defendant in malpractice lawsuit. Which action would be recommended for this nurse? A. Discuss the case with the plaintiff to ensure understanding of each other's positions B. If a mistake was made on a chart, change it to read appropriately C. Be prepared to tell your side to the press, if necessary D. Do not volunteer any information on the witness stand

D

A nurse who obtains a license to practice nursing by misrepresenting him- or herself is guilty of what tort? A. Slander B. Fraud C. Libel D. Assault

D

A state attorney decides to charge a nurse with manslaughter for allegedly administering a lethal medication. This is an example of what type of law? A. Public law B. Private law C. Civil law D. Criminal law

D

A student nurse is assisting an older adult patient to ambulate following hip replacement surgery, and the patient falls and reinjures the hip. Who is potentially responsible for the injury to this patient? A. The student nurse B. The nurse instructor C. The hospital D. All of the above

D

A veteran nurse, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor negligence charge in the case of a 75-year-old woman who died after slipping into a coma during routine outpatient hernia surgery. The nurse admitted failing to monitor the woman's vital signs during the procedure. The surgeon who performed the procedure called the nurse's action pure negligence, stating that the patient could have been saved. The patient was a vibrant grandmother of 10 who had walked three quarters of a mile the morning of her surgery and had sung in her church choir the day before. What criteria must be established to prove that the nurse is guilty of malpractice or negligence in this case? A. The surgeon who performed the procedure called the nurse's action pure negligence, saying that the patient could have been saved. B. The fact that this patient should not have died since she was a healthy grandmother of 10, who was physically active and involved in her community. C. The nurse intended to harm the patient and was willfully negligent, as evidenced by the tragic outcome of routine hernia surgery. D. The nurse had a duty to monitor the patient's vital signs, and due to the nurse's failure to perform this duty in this circumstance, the patient died.

D

In some cases, the act of providing nursing care in unexpected situations is covered by the Good Samaritan laws. Which nursing actions would most likely be covered by these laws? A. Any emergency care where consent is given B. Negligent acts performed in an emergency situation C. Medical advice given to a neighbor regarding her child's rash D. Emergency care for a choking victim in a restaurant

D