NSG 310 Nursing Law and Ethics Exam 2 Study Guide 2026 | GCU
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1. What is a tort action in the context of nursing law?
A legal agreement between two parties.
A criminal offense against the state.
A civil wrong that causes harm or loss to another person.
A type of medical procedure.
2. What is the primary focus of the International Council of Nurses (ICN)
regarding nursing communication?
Legal documentation
Effective communication
Patient confidentiality
Informed consent
3. Describe the significance of Phase 3 in the nursing interview process and
how it contributes to patient care.
Phase 3 focuses on educating the patient about their treatment
options.
Phase 3 is crucial for gathering comprehensive information about
the patient's health status.
Phase 3 is primarily concerned with administering medications to the
patient.
Phase 3 involves planning for the patient's discharge from the hospital.
,4. If a nurse uses a non-therapeutic communication technique during a patient
assessment, what might be the potential impact on patient care?
The patient will likely become more compliant with treatment.
The patient will appreciate the nurse's authority and follow instructions
more closely.
The patient will feel more comfortable and open up about their
concerns.
The patient may feel misunderstood or not valued, which could
affect their willingness to share important information.
5. Which category of nurses is specifically mentioned as being excluded from
the Nurse Multi-State Licensure Compact?
Nurses with temporary licenses
Nurses who are not registered
Nurses practicing in non-healthcare settings
Nurses who have had their licenses revoked or suspended
6. What is the primary purpose of Nurse Practice Acts (NPAs) and licensure
laws in healthcare?
To provide financial incentives for nurses.
To determine the salaries of nurses in different regions.
To limit the number of nurses in each state.
To ensure that the scope of practice for each level of nursing is
clearly established in each state and that nurses meet specific
requirements, such as passing the NCLEX examination.
,7. Informed consent is an important ethical principle in healthcare. What is the
nurse's role in obtaining informed consent?
Providing patients with information about their treatment options and
the risks and benefits of each option
Ensuring patients understand the information provided and are able to
make a decision
Documenting the informed consent process in the patient's record
All of the above
8. Describe how nursing laws contribute to patient safety.
Nursing laws primarily serve to punish nurses for mistakes.
Nursing laws establish standards that nurses must follow to ensure
safe and ethical care for patients.
Nursing laws only focus on the financial aspects of nursing.
Nursing laws are irrelevant to patient care.
9. What is one of the primary objectives of the IOM Professional Standards in
healthcare communication?
To improve patient safety
To increase healthcare costs
To reduce the number of healthcare providers
To limit patient access to information
10. What term is used to describe an error in nursing practice that could have
been avoided?
Negligence
, Preventable error
Adverse event
Malpractice
11. Which therapeutic communication clarifying technique allows the nurse to
gather more information regarding important topics mentioned by the
client?
Exploring
Restating
Paraphrasing
Reflecting
12. If a nurse fails to properly explain a procedure to a patient before obtaining
consent, what legal issue could arise?
A malpractice claim for negligence.
An informed consent lawsuit.
A licensing board investigation.
A breach of confidentiality case.
13. What is the primary condition under which nurses with disabilities are
granted special confidentiality?
Patient confidentiality only
Nursing board regulations
Legal requirements
Client safety and treatment
| Complete Review | Graded A+
1. What is a tort action in the context of nursing law?
A legal agreement between two parties.
A criminal offense against the state.
A civil wrong that causes harm or loss to another person.
A type of medical procedure.
2. What is the primary focus of the International Council of Nurses (ICN)
regarding nursing communication?
Legal documentation
Effective communication
Patient confidentiality
Informed consent
3. Describe the significance of Phase 3 in the nursing interview process and
how it contributes to patient care.
Phase 3 focuses on educating the patient about their treatment
options.
Phase 3 is crucial for gathering comprehensive information about
the patient's health status.
Phase 3 is primarily concerned with administering medications to the
patient.
Phase 3 involves planning for the patient's discharge from the hospital.
,4. If a nurse uses a non-therapeutic communication technique during a patient
assessment, what might be the potential impact on patient care?
The patient will likely become more compliant with treatment.
The patient will appreciate the nurse's authority and follow instructions
more closely.
The patient will feel more comfortable and open up about their
concerns.
The patient may feel misunderstood or not valued, which could
affect their willingness to share important information.
5. Which category of nurses is specifically mentioned as being excluded from
the Nurse Multi-State Licensure Compact?
Nurses with temporary licenses
Nurses who are not registered
Nurses practicing in non-healthcare settings
Nurses who have had their licenses revoked or suspended
6. What is the primary purpose of Nurse Practice Acts (NPAs) and licensure
laws in healthcare?
To provide financial incentives for nurses.
To determine the salaries of nurses in different regions.
To limit the number of nurses in each state.
To ensure that the scope of practice for each level of nursing is
clearly established in each state and that nurses meet specific
requirements, such as passing the NCLEX examination.
,7. Informed consent is an important ethical principle in healthcare. What is the
nurse's role in obtaining informed consent?
Providing patients with information about their treatment options and
the risks and benefits of each option
Ensuring patients understand the information provided and are able to
make a decision
Documenting the informed consent process in the patient's record
All of the above
8. Describe how nursing laws contribute to patient safety.
Nursing laws primarily serve to punish nurses for mistakes.
Nursing laws establish standards that nurses must follow to ensure
safe and ethical care for patients.
Nursing laws only focus on the financial aspects of nursing.
Nursing laws are irrelevant to patient care.
9. What is one of the primary objectives of the IOM Professional Standards in
healthcare communication?
To improve patient safety
To increase healthcare costs
To reduce the number of healthcare providers
To limit patient access to information
10. What term is used to describe an error in nursing practice that could have
been avoided?
Negligence
, Preventable error
Adverse event
Malpractice
11. Which therapeutic communication clarifying technique allows the nurse to
gather more information regarding important topics mentioned by the
client?
Exploring
Restating
Paraphrasing
Reflecting
12. If a nurse fails to properly explain a procedure to a patient before obtaining
consent, what legal issue could arise?
A malpractice claim for negligence.
An informed consent lawsuit.
A licensing board investigation.
A breach of confidentiality case.
13. What is the primary condition under which nurses with disabilities are
granted special confidentiality?
Patient confidentiality only
Nursing board regulations
Legal requirements
Client safety and treatment
