10.01 Post Mod quiz

What is the term used to identify the omission of doing something that a reasonable person would do, guided by the considerations that ordinarily regulate human affairs? a. breach of duty b. malpractice c. scope of practice d. negligence

negligence

Which situations are necessary components for malpractice to occur? SATA a. foreseeability of harm must exist b. the practitioner has failed to meet a standard of care, also called a "breach of duty" c. a standard of care must be in place whereby the provider has accepted duty for the patient d. a direct connection between care given and injury must be present e. a perception that patient injury may occur

a. foreseeability of harm must exist b. the practitioner has failed to meet a standard of care, also called a "breach of duty" c. a standard of care must be in place whereby the provider has accepted duty for the patient d. a direct connection between care given and injury must be present

Which steps will help the nurse minimize the risk of nursing malpractice? SATA a. maintaining liability insurance independent of that provided by the facility b. observing all facility policies and procedures when providing care c. asking each patient to sign an informed consent before care is given d. attending relevant continuing education programs to upgrade clinical skills e. periodically reviewing the scope of practice for nurses

a. maintaining liability insurance independent of that provided by the facility b. observing all facility policies and procedures when providing care d. attending relevant continuing education programs to upgrade clinical skills e. periodically reviewing the scope of practice for nurses

A nurse manager must be aware of what is happening on the unit to prevent injury to the patient and exposing the staff to a potential malpractice situation. What steps would the nurse manager take to accomplish this? SATA a. providing disciplining those who provide inappropriate care b. personally monitoring the care provided by new nursing staff c. regularly checking the credentials of current nursing staff d. arranging for relevant staff in-services regarding the operation of equipment e. assuring adequate staffing

a. providing disciplining those who provide inappropriate care c. regularly checking the credentials of current nursing staff d. arranging for relevant staff in-services regarding the operation of equipment e. assuring adequate staffing

What information is accurate when describing the Nurse Practice Acts? SATA a.when considering the law, they are an example of a statute b. they identify actions that fall outside of the nurse's scope of practice c. the focus of the acts can vary greatly from state to state d. they need to be consistent with applicable federal statures e. they focus on the practice of the professional nurse

a.when considering the law, they are an example of a statute b. they identify actions that fall outside of the nurse's scope of practice d. they need to be consistent with applicable federal statures e. they focus on the practice of the professional nurse