JJC NURS 150 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Statutory Law - Answer-enacted by a legislative body
administration - Answer-empowered by executive officers
Common Law - Answer-court law, the judiciary system creates it.
nurse practice acts - Answer-laws established in each state in the US to regulate the
practice of nursing
credentialing - Answer-refers to ways in which professional competence is ensured and
maintained. Accreditation, licensure, certification.
identify the purpose of licensure - Answer-a legal document that permits a person to
offer the public skills and knowledge in a particular jurisdiction.
Certification - Answer-Documentation of having met certain standards
Why might state boards of nursing revoke or suspend a nurse license or registration -
Answer-1. Drug or alcohol abuse
2. Fraud
3. Deceptive practices
4. Criminal acts
5. Previous disciplinary action
6. physical or mental impairments
Torts - Answer-may be intentional or unintentional acts of wrong doing.
intentional tort - Answer-A wrongful act knowingly committed.
assault, battery, false imprisonment, invasion of privacy, and defamation of character.
unintentional tort - Answer-negligence and malpractice. Failure to do something.
explain the purpose of incident reports - Answer-An incident report, also called a
variance or occurrence report, is used by health care agencies to document the
occurrence of anything out of the ordinary that results in, or has the potential to result in,
harm to a patient, employee, or visitor.
what are the four elements of malpractice - Answer-1. Duty
2. Breach of duty
3. Injury or damage
4. Causation
, Ethics - Answer-the principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making
decisions
What are the values to the professional nurse? - Answer-1. Alturism
2. Autonomy
3. Human Dignity
4. Integrity
5. Social justice
alturism - Answer-unselfish concern for the welfare of others
autonomy - Answer-the right to make choices.
human dignity - Answer-respect for the inherent worth and uniqueness of individuals
and populations
integrity - Answer-honesty
Social Justice - Answer-equal access and fairness
Benificence - Answer-doing good
Non-maleficence - Answer-do no harm
What are the 5 common modes of value transmission - Answer-1. Modeling
2. Moralizing
3. Laissez-Faire
4. Rewarding/Punishing
5. Responsible Choice
Modeling - Answer-learn from viewing what others do.
Moralizing - Answer-learn from religious or school organizations
laissze-faire - Answer-lets children explore values on their own and to develop a
persona value system.
rewards and punishments - Answer-children are rewarded for demonstrating values
held by parents and punished for demonstrating unacceptable values
responsible choice - Answer-encourage children to explore competing values and to
weigh their consequences
examples of nursing practice that is consistent with the code ethics for nursing -
Answer-1. Practice with compassion and respect.
ANSWERS
Statutory Law - Answer-enacted by a legislative body
administration - Answer-empowered by executive officers
Common Law - Answer-court law, the judiciary system creates it.
nurse practice acts - Answer-laws established in each state in the US to regulate the
practice of nursing
credentialing - Answer-refers to ways in which professional competence is ensured and
maintained. Accreditation, licensure, certification.
identify the purpose of licensure - Answer-a legal document that permits a person to
offer the public skills and knowledge in a particular jurisdiction.
Certification - Answer-Documentation of having met certain standards
Why might state boards of nursing revoke or suspend a nurse license or registration -
Answer-1. Drug or alcohol abuse
2. Fraud
3. Deceptive practices
4. Criminal acts
5. Previous disciplinary action
6. physical or mental impairments
Torts - Answer-may be intentional or unintentional acts of wrong doing.
intentional tort - Answer-A wrongful act knowingly committed.
assault, battery, false imprisonment, invasion of privacy, and defamation of character.
unintentional tort - Answer-negligence and malpractice. Failure to do something.
explain the purpose of incident reports - Answer-An incident report, also called a
variance or occurrence report, is used by health care agencies to document the
occurrence of anything out of the ordinary that results in, or has the potential to result in,
harm to a patient, employee, or visitor.
what are the four elements of malpractice - Answer-1. Duty
2. Breach of duty
3. Injury or damage
4. Causation
, Ethics - Answer-the principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making
decisions
What are the values to the professional nurse? - Answer-1. Alturism
2. Autonomy
3. Human Dignity
4. Integrity
5. Social justice
alturism - Answer-unselfish concern for the welfare of others
autonomy - Answer-the right to make choices.
human dignity - Answer-respect for the inherent worth and uniqueness of individuals
and populations
integrity - Answer-honesty
Social Justice - Answer-equal access and fairness
Benificence - Answer-doing good
Non-maleficence - Answer-do no harm
What are the 5 common modes of value transmission - Answer-1. Modeling
2. Moralizing
3. Laissez-Faire
4. Rewarding/Punishing
5. Responsible Choice
Modeling - Answer-learn from viewing what others do.
Moralizing - Answer-learn from religious or school organizations
laissze-faire - Answer-lets children explore values on their own and to develop a
persona value system.
rewards and punishments - Answer-children are rewarded for demonstrating values
held by parents and punished for demonstrating unacceptable values
responsible choice - Answer-encourage children to explore competing values and to
weigh their consequences
examples of nursing practice that is consistent with the code ethics for nursing -
Answer-1. Practice with compassion and respect.
