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NSG 1102 Unit I : Legal and Ethical Concepts in Nursing Practice questions with correct answers
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NSG 1102 Unit I : Legal and Ethical Concepts inNursing Practice questions with correct answers
What are the functions of the law in nursing? Correct Answer-1-
Provides a framework for establishing which nursing actions in the care
of clients are legal.
2- It differentiates the nurse's responsibilities from those of other health
professionals.
3- It helps establish the boundaries of independent nursing action.
4- It assist in maintaining a standard of nursing practice by making
nurses accountable under the law.
What is a STATUTORY (legislation) law? Correct Answer-Enacted by
any legislative body
The regulation of nursing is a function of state law
What is CONTRACT law? Correct Answer-Enforcement of agreements
among private individuals - nurse and client, nurse and employer
What is a TORT law? Correct Answer-Civil wrong committed against a
person or person's property
(this is between individuals).
2) Defines and enforces duties and rights among private individuals that
are not based on contractual agreements.
What are Intentional Torts? Correct Answer-Assault
, Battery
False imprisonment
Invasion of privacy
Deformation
Tort liability Correct Answer-Base on fault, which something that was
not done correctly( an unreasonable act of commission) or something
that should have been done but was not done ( an act of omission).
Crime Correct Answer-An act in violation of public law &punishable by
a fine or imprisonment
LAW Correct Answer-Set of rules established by a governing power to
guide actions, regulate conduct of people and impose sanctions.So in the
performance of the duties of the nurses, it should be presumed ethical or
moral
Unintentional Correct Answer-Negligence
Malpractice
Assault Correct Answer-An attempt or threat to touch another person
unjustifiably
Example
(1) A person who threatens someone with a club or closed fist.
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