PNVN 1811 Exam 1 Correct Quizzes & Answers(RATED A)
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Course
PNVN 1811
Institution
PNVN 1811
State Nurse Practice Act: - ANSWERdefines the scope and limitations of professional nursing practice
- ANSWER
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) - ANSWERindividual who is trained to function in an assistive role to the licensed registered nurse in the provision of patient activities as del...
PNVN 1811 Exam 1 Correct Quizzes &
Answers(RATED A)
State Nurse Practice Act: - ANSWERdefines the scope and limitations of professional nursing practice
- ANSWER
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) - ANSWERindividual who is trained to function in an assistive
role to the licensed registered nurse in the provision of patient activities as delegated by and under
the supervision of the registered professional nurse
Nursing Licensure - ANSWERThe legal ability to practice as a nurse as defined in a region's nurse
practice act.
Common Law - ANSWERa system of law based on precedent and customs
Statutory Law - ANSWERLaw passed by the U.S. Congress or state legislatures
unintentional tort - ANSWERNurse did not intend to injure patient. Negligence and malpractice are
examples.
Negligence - ANSWERfailure to take proper care in doing something
objective data - ANSWERinformation that is gathererd from other medical professional
Role of LPN - ANSWERcares for patients within the scope of practice while upholding clinical
standards.
, Malpractice - ANSWERFailure by a health professional to meet accepted standards
4 elements to prove negligence - ANSWER1. duty
2. breach of duty
3. causation
4. damages
Kinds of liability - ANSWERpersonal vicarious and institutional
Causes of nursing liability - ANSWER- lack of safety
- knowledge
-skill
Practicing beyond scope of practice - ANSWERSpeak up if you are asked to preform duties beyond
your scope of practice
HIPAA - ANSWERHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Legal Patient Competency - ANSWER18 or older, pregnant or married women, or self supporting
minor
Clinical Patient Competency - ANSWERAble to identify reason for being seen, understand risk and
options, able to make a decision
advanced directive (living will) - ANSWERdocument specifying the type of care wanted by the maker
in the event of an incapacitating or terminal illness
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) - ANSWERa type of advance directive that instructs medical professionals
not to perform CPR if a person's heartbeat or breathing stops.
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