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Issues in nursing documentation include Answer - Incomplete data, deviating
from policy, including bias in EMR
the primary legal issue facing healthcare providers is Answer - Being sued for
malpractice
Intentional tort and battery Answer - Deliberate act that causes harm to
another person
What is the most common cause of lawsuits against nurses? Answer - Failure
to report change in condition
What is the Nurse Practice Act? Answer - Defines the qualifications for nursing
licensure and describes regulations for nursing practice
Statutory Laws Answer - Created by legislative bodies and is formalized
through a systematic process, often including drafting, committee review, and
voting, serving as a primary source of law in many jurisdictions
Responsibilities for Informed Consent Answer - Ensure patient appears
capable, witness signature
, Factors of Informed Consent Answer - Competent, full disclosure,
comprehends info, voluntary signature
Steps of Delegation Tree Answer - Assessment and planning, Communication,
Surveillance and supervision, Evaluation and feedback
State Board of Nursing Answer - Regulatory body oversees nursing practice
standards and has the authority to impose sanctions on nurses for violations of
professional conduct
Malpractice lawsuits must include proof of Answer - Duty of care, Breach of
duty, Causation, Damages
What is patient assignment? Answer - Routine care or work plan within a
scope of practice during a nurse shift
What is DMAIC? Answer - Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control
Nursing Informatics Answer - designs technology with nursing workflow in
mind
Pareto Principle (80/20 rule) Answer - for many events, roughly 80% of the
effects come from 20% of the causes
Characteristics of a Successful Mentor Answer - empathetic, supportive, and
provides constructive feedback, serving as a guide and role model for personal
and professional growth