Deck 7: Legal Responsibilities for Practice

Question 1

The nursing student is reviewing the sources of law. Which of these is most relevant to nursing practice? Select all that apply.

A) Statutory
B) Regulatory
C) Common
D) Ethical
E) Constitutional

Answer 1

Statutory
Regulatory
Common

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing common usage in nursing practice. Which of these examples best describe common usage?

A) Medication administration
B) Standardized licensure examination
C) Nurse practice acts
D) Breach of client privacy

Answer 2

Medication administration

Question 3

The nursing student is reading about rights and responsibilities in healthcare. Which legal characteristic is common to all clients?

A) Privacy
B) Experimental treatment
C) Diversion of drugs
D) Charitable immunity

Answer 3

Privacy

Question 4

The nurse is learning about institutional policies during orientation. Which of the following best represent characteristics of institutional policies? Select all that apply.

A) Provide guidance on proper actions
B) Identify time frame for actions
C) Determine agency standards
D) Determine outcome of legal actions
E) Legal standards based on prior policies

Question 5

The nursing student is reading about criminal law and nursing. Which of the following is true about minor infractions in nursing practice?

A) Minor infractions may result in the ability to practice nursing.
B) Most nurses believe that minor infractions are acceptable.
C) Errors that result in death are considered minor infractions.
D) Theft or abuse is considered a minor infraction.

Question 6

The nurse is studying about criminal law and nursing. Which of the following best illustrates criminal law in nursing?

A) Some violations are not prosecuted in court.
B) Violations are primarily related to opioid use.
C) Criminal action allows the nurse to enter recovery programs.
D) Nurses may keep licensure while being investigated on criminal charges.

Question 7

The nurse is considering liability. Which of the following are major factors contributing to escalating costs of liability insurance? Select all that apply.

A) Large judgments
B) Number of law suits
C) Attorney fees
D) Lower premiums
E) Increasing client charges

Question 8

The nurse is considering purchasing liability insurance. Which of the following best describes a claims occurred policy?

A) Coverage still in effect even after policy is dropped
B) Coverage for failure to rescue during nursing care
C) Coverage that is paid by employer during orientation
D) Coverage to protect nurse from standing physician orders

Question 9

The nurse is reviewing a client chart. Informed consent contains which information? Select all that apply.

A) The nature of the decision/procedure
B) Reasonable alternatives to the proposed intervention
C) The relevant risks, benefits, and uncertainties related to each alternative
D) Assessment of client understanding
E) Blanket consent for any procedures necessary
F) Signature alone proves consent given

Question 10

The nurse is reviewing legal competence. Which of the following best demonstrates the concept of legal competence? Select all that apply.

A) Ultimately determined by courts
B) Loss of consciousness causes inability to make judgments
C) Competence may change from day to day, as a person's physical illness changes
D) Consent is always obtained from legal guardian
E) Restrict personal decision-making

Question 11

The parent presents to the emergency department with a minor adolescent who is refusing care. The parent gives consent to treat the minor. Which initial action should the nurse take in this scenario?

A) Do not proceed with care until clarification is provided.
B) Provide care if the child is over 7 years.
C) Consult a hospital lawyer.
D) Determine if the minor understands the purpose of care.

Question 12

The nurse is reviewing a client's chart for advanced directives. Which of the following are considered advanced directives in this scenario? Select all that apply.

A) Durable power of attorney
B) Living will
C) Informed consent
D) Patient Self-Determination Act
E) Omnibus Care Act

Question 13

The nursing student is reading about Five Wishes. Which of the following best describes this concept? Select all that apply.

A) Addresses end-of-life care
B) Identifies life-sustaining therapies
C) Determines other aspects of care
D) Takes the place of an advanced directive
E) Recognized primarily in Florida

Question 14

The nurse is reviewing a client's chart to identify a healthcare proxy. Which of the following best demonstrates the elements of a healthcare proxy? Select all that apply.

A) Legal designation of a decision maker
B) Decision maker if client incapacitated
C) Supersedes all general legal designations for decision makers
D) Decisions are made for the individual at any time
E) May not be combined with other advanced directives

Question 15

The nurse is reviewing a client's chart for documentation about life-sustaining treatment. Which of the following illustrates the nurse's initial intervention in the absence of a written physician order for life-sustaining treatments?

A) Perform lifesaving measures in the event of a cardiac arrest
B) Attempt to contact family and determine client wishes
C) Review the chart for an advanced directive
D) Call the healthcare proxy for instructions

Question 16

The nursing student is studying the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA) . Which of the following best illustrate concepts of the PSDA? Select all that apply.

A) Clients can choose lifesaving actions
B) Information required on admission to a healthcare facility
C) Supports Self-Care Deficit of Nursing Theory
D) Used primarily in long-term care facilities
E) Legislation passed at the state level

Question 17

The nursing student is studying about the legal concept of assault in nursing practice. Which of the following best demonstrates this concept?

A) Nurse demands a client take medication or be placed in restraints
B) A client extends an arm for the nurse to administer an injection
C) Nurse repositions a client without communicated consent
D) A client is forced to stay in the bed by using side rails

Question 18

Which of the following represents elements which contribute to malpractice claims? Select all that apply.

A) Social factors
B) Overt fault-finding behaviors by the client
C) Nurses who fail to recognize emotional needs of the client
D) Policies, procedures, and protocols
E) Self-awareness

Question 19

The nurse is preparing to testify in a trial. Which of the following are considered priority actions when testifying? Select all that apply.

A) Listen carefully to what is being asked
B) Admit if you do not remember
C) Answer the question even if you do not understand
D) Volunteer information each time you are asked
E) Use medical terms when speaking

Question 20

The nursing student is reviewing different types of law. Which of the following best demonstrates executive law?

A) Payment of Medicare funds
B) Nurse practice acts
C) Government organization
D) Safe medication practice