D439 FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING EXAM 2
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!
constitutional law, statutory law, common law, administrative law, and case law
Many types of law govern nursing practice, including ________________.
Constitutional
_________ law is derived from federal and state constitutions.
Statutory
_____________ law is derived from statutes passed by the U.S. Congress and state legislatures.
These laws are either civil or criminal.
Civil laws
Statutory law is derived from statutes passed by the U.S. Congress and state legislatures. These
laws are either civil or criminal. ____________ protect the rights of individuals and provide for
fair and equitable treatment when civil wrongs or violations occur
Nurse practice acts
Statutory law is derived from statutes passed by the U.S. Congress and state legislatures. These
laws are either civil or criminal. _____________ are civil state laws that define nursing and the
standards nurses must meet within individual states. Your state's ____________ defines a nurse's
scope of practice, the educational requirements you must have to be a nurse, and how to obtain
licensure as a nurse in your state. ___________ also distinguish nursing from other health
professions (e.g., medicine, therapists, and alternative medicine providers).
Criminal laws
_____________ protect society and provide punishment for crimes, which are defined by
municipal, state, and federal legislation. actions that violate _____________ are defined as either
misdemeanors or felonies.
Criminal mistreatment
,_______________ of adults who are vulnerable is an example of criminal statutory law.
_______________ is classified as either a misdemeanor or a felony offense depending on the
severity of harm done to a patient who is vulnerable.
Administrative law
________________, or regulatory law, more clearly defines expectations of civil and criminal
laws.
Regulatory law
_______________ also describes the process to report incompetent or unethical nursing conduct
to the State Board of Nursing or Nursing Commission.
Common law
___________ originates from decisions that were made in the absence of law. For example, the
right to privacy is implied in the U.S. Constitution. Thus patient confidentiality originated as
_____________.
Case law
______________ describes decisions made in legal cases that were resolved in courts. After a
case is presented to a judge or jury, there is a report of the issue, facts, findings, and subsequent
decision that was made to resolve the issue.
scope of nursing practice
The_________________ defines nursing and reflects the values of the nursing profession.
Standards of nursing care
_______________ reflect the knowledge and skill ordinarily possessed and used by nurses to
perform within the scope of practice. ____________ are derived from health care laws, best
practice guidelines, white papers written by professional organizations, evidence-based nursing
knowledge, and citizen advocacy groups.
statutes and regulations
, Ultimately ______________ influence the context of the health care settings in which you
practice, affecting the decisions you make about patient care.
Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1986
the _______________ mandated that skilled nursing facility residents be given rights, including
but not limited to being able to vote, receiving visitors privately, receiving a 30-day notice of
discharge before moving from the facility, and being able to participate in meetings to develop
their plan of care.
(1) consumer rights and protections, (2) affordable health care coverage, (3) increased
access to care, and (4) quality of care that meets the needs of patients.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was passed in 2010. Its name was later
changed to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA is characterized by four themes embedded
in nursing practice: _________________
Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act
The ______________________prohibits the transfer of patients from private to public hospitals
without appropriate screening and stabilization. It is intended to prevent patient dumping. This
act ensures that patients are medically screened when they come to the emergency department or
the hospital. Staff must assess all patients who enter the hospital and cannot discharge or transfer
them until their conditions stabilize. Exceptions to this provision include if a patient requests
transfer or discharge in writing after receiving information about the benefits and risks of the
transfer or if a health care provider certifies that the benefits of transfer outweigh the risks.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
The _________________ provides rights to patients and protects employees. It includes
standards regarding accountability in the health care setting. Notably, it establishes patient rights
regarding privacy of their health care information and records. _____________ established a
patient's right to consent to the use and disclosure of protected health information (PHI), to
inspect and copy one's medical record, and to amend mistaken or incomplete information. It
limits who can access a patient's record. It establishes the basis for privacy and confidentiality
concerns, viewed as two basic rights within the U.S. health care system. Privacy is the right of
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!
constitutional law, statutory law, common law, administrative law, and case law
Many types of law govern nursing practice, including ________________.
Constitutional
_________ law is derived from federal and state constitutions.
Statutory
_____________ law is derived from statutes passed by the U.S. Congress and state legislatures.
These laws are either civil or criminal.
Civil laws
Statutory law is derived from statutes passed by the U.S. Congress and state legislatures. These
laws are either civil or criminal. ____________ protect the rights of individuals and provide for
fair and equitable treatment when civil wrongs or violations occur
Nurse practice acts
Statutory law is derived from statutes passed by the U.S. Congress and state legislatures. These
laws are either civil or criminal. _____________ are civil state laws that define nursing and the
standards nurses must meet within individual states. Your state's ____________ defines a nurse's
scope of practice, the educational requirements you must have to be a nurse, and how to obtain
licensure as a nurse in your state. ___________ also distinguish nursing from other health
professions (e.g., medicine, therapists, and alternative medicine providers).
Criminal laws
_____________ protect society and provide punishment for crimes, which are defined by
municipal, state, and federal legislation. actions that violate _____________ are defined as either
misdemeanors or felonies.
Criminal mistreatment
,_______________ of adults who are vulnerable is an example of criminal statutory law.
_______________ is classified as either a misdemeanor or a felony offense depending on the
severity of harm done to a patient who is vulnerable.
Administrative law
________________, or regulatory law, more clearly defines expectations of civil and criminal
laws.
Regulatory law
_______________ also describes the process to report incompetent or unethical nursing conduct
to the State Board of Nursing or Nursing Commission.
Common law
___________ originates from decisions that were made in the absence of law. For example, the
right to privacy is implied in the U.S. Constitution. Thus patient confidentiality originated as
_____________.
Case law
______________ describes decisions made in legal cases that were resolved in courts. After a
case is presented to a judge or jury, there is a report of the issue, facts, findings, and subsequent
decision that was made to resolve the issue.
scope of nursing practice
The_________________ defines nursing and reflects the values of the nursing profession.
Standards of nursing care
_______________ reflect the knowledge and skill ordinarily possessed and used by nurses to
perform within the scope of practice. ____________ are derived from health care laws, best
practice guidelines, white papers written by professional organizations, evidence-based nursing
knowledge, and citizen advocacy groups.
statutes and regulations
, Ultimately ______________ influence the context of the health care settings in which you
practice, affecting the decisions you make about patient care.
Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1986
the _______________ mandated that skilled nursing facility residents be given rights, including
but not limited to being able to vote, receiving visitors privately, receiving a 30-day notice of
discharge before moving from the facility, and being able to participate in meetings to develop
their plan of care.
(1) consumer rights and protections, (2) affordable health care coverage, (3) increased
access to care, and (4) quality of care that meets the needs of patients.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was passed in 2010. Its name was later
changed to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA is characterized by four themes embedded
in nursing practice: _________________
Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act
The ______________________prohibits the transfer of patients from private to public hospitals
without appropriate screening and stabilization. It is intended to prevent patient dumping. This
act ensures that patients are medically screened when they come to the emergency department or
the hospital. Staff must assess all patients who enter the hospital and cannot discharge or transfer
them until their conditions stabilize. Exceptions to this provision include if a patient requests
transfer or discharge in writing after receiving information about the benefits and risks of the
transfer or if a health care provider certifies that the benefits of transfer outweigh the risks.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
The _________________ provides rights to patients and protects employees. It includes
standards regarding accountability in the health care setting. Notably, it establishes patient rights
regarding privacy of their health care information and records. _____________ established a
patient's right to consent to the use and disclosure of protected health information (PHI), to
inspect and copy one's medical record, and to amend mistaken or incomplete information. It
limits who can access a patient's record. It establishes the basis for privacy and confidentiality
concerns, viewed as two basic rights within the U.S. health care system. Privacy is the right of
