NU 180: Exam Two- Chapter 7

True or False? Online verification of licensure is public information 24/7.

What is assuming responsibilty?

What is a criminal action that is serious? It may involve prison or death.

Which of the following may be a reason for disciplinary action?

What refers to the mutual recognition model for nursing regulation? Currently, 39 states are involved.

What is a legal document that names a health proxy to make decisions if they are not able to?

What is defamation through verbal, untrue, private information?

What is an unjustified attempt or threat to touch someone?

What is obtained by the provider?

What is when a nursing activity is transferred from a licensed nurse to a competent delegate who accepts responsibility?

What is a failure to provide reasonable care that a reasonable/prudent/careful person would use in similar circumstances

Which of the following relates to civil action?

What is a wrong or injury that violates someone's rights, such as defamation?

Which of the following is included in the Nurse Practice Act?

What is a criminal action that is the least serious? It may involve a fine or a small prison sentence.

What is defamation through written communication?

What is called "judge-made law" and originate in the courts?

What is provided by the parents but doesn't apply to emancipated minors or minors who are married with children?

What holds us responsible for our own behavior, including negligent behavior?

What is when the physician provides the patient with a method to die and administers it?

What is an causing physical harm to someone?

What is a part of common law that includes a patient's right to refuse treatment?

What is obtained on a routine admission by the nurse or admission clerk and can be revoked at any time?

What is when the physician provides the patient with a method to die but doesn't administer it?

What refers to being able to work in other states without retaking the NCLEX after you meet that states criteria?

What is when a client's condition is predictable/stable, and the orders do not contain complex modifications?

What assumes healthcare facilities provide certain safeguards to keep the patient from harm?

What is a law developed by the legislative branch, Congress, or the NPA, which governs the practice of nursing?

Which of the following relates to criminal action?

What is a legal document that describes the kind of medical treatment a person wants if seriously ill? Not all states

What involves keeping someone detained against their will? (Restraints/Seclusion/Verbal Threats/Physical Harm/Chemical)

What defines nursing practice and establishes standards for nurses in your state?

What is when a provider's order is given to a nruse?

Which of the following is not a function of the State Board of Nursing?

What involves basic self-care, basic hygiene, grooming, dressing, eating, exercising, and toileting?

What is a professional negligence?

What is when the supervisor is continuously available in the building?

What are used to gather information under oath, usually in an attorney's office?

Can be done safely by the LVN based on knowledge/skills? Modification is unnecessary, & client response is predictable.

When a client's condition is not predictable/stable, and the orders contain complex modifications? Beyond LVN scope.

What is defined as a Registered Nurse?

What is intended to cause harm to the patient?