of a general survey and health assessment?
Physical appearance, body structure, mobility, behavior, and measurement
What is the difference between subjective and objective data?
Subjective data is what the patient say about themselves during the history taking.
Objective data is observed ...
veracity - answer obligation to tell truth and not lie or deceive
others
fidelity - answer obligation to others or to organizations (ANA code
of ethics)
autonomy - answer right of individual to choose
beneficence - answer duty to promote good and prevent harm
nonmalificence - answer duty to cause no harm to others
justice - answer obligation to be fair
law - answer human-made rules designed to help people maintain
order in their society/settle their problems in a nondestructive
manner
statutory law - answer established through legislative process
common law - answer established by previous court decisions
public law - answer between government and individuals
(constitutional, administrative, criminal law)
, private law - answer between individuals (contract, tort law)
administrative law in nursing - answer -Nurse Practice Acts
-state boards of nursing
-licensure and protection of health, safety, and welfare of citizens
(entry to practice, multistate license/telehealth, advanced practice
nurses, control over nursing practice, delegation in nursing
practice)
regulatory power - answer rules and regulations for licensure,
education and practice
adjudicatory power - answer investigate, hear and decide on
outcomes of complaints
(Boards of Nursing can only limit/deny a nursing license)
Nurse Practice Acts (NPA) - answer -commonalities among states
-must know requirement for state (or incompact) you practice in and
obtain a copy
-boundaries, definition of practice, area for discipline on practice,
procedures in place to protect nurse for challenges for licensure)
-consumers depend on healthcare professionals
Americans with Disabilities Act - answer -nurses with disabilities
(confidentiality as long as consistent with client safety; treatment;
self-reporting)
-access to practice
contract law - answer a promissory agreement between or among
two or more parties that creates a legal relationship
-express contract written or verbally (implied contract)
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller BRAINBOOSTERS. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
