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Nursing Jurisprudence Exam Questions and
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Q: Jurisprudence
Ans: the science or philosophy of law
Q: Sources of Law
Ans: -Constitutional Law: Federal, State
-Statutory Law: Federal, State
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-Common Law
-Administrative Law
Q: Criminal Law
Ans: Federal or state government attempting to deprive an individual of life or
liberty for something the law considers an offence against society in general
Q: Civil Law
Ans: Seeks to resolve disputes between private parties, which often result in
payment of money
Q: Different Burden of Proof
Ans: Beyond a reasonable doubt; preponderance of the evidence
Q: Types of Torts
Ans: -Negligence
-Intentional: Assault Battery False Imprisonment
-Quasi-Intentional: Defamation, Liable, Slander
Q: Malpractice
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Ans: Negligence committed by a person in his or her professional capacity is
malpractice. Also known as professional negligence.
Medical and nursing malpractice occur when a doctor or nurse fails to do that
which a reasonable, prudent doctor or nurse would do under the same or similar
circumstances, or does that which a reasonable or prudent doctor or nurse would
not do under the same or similar circumstances.
Q: Elements of a Nursing Malpractice Lawsuit
Ans: Duty - the existence of a duty, owed by the nurse to a patient, to conform
to a recognized standard of care
Breach - a failure to conform to the required standard of care
Harm - an actual injury
Cause - there must be proof that the injury was caused by the nurse's act or
omission
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Q: Intentional Tort: Assault
Ans: Example of this tort: A nurse threatens to place an NG tube in a client who
is refusing to eat
Intentionally placing another in apprehension or fear that they will suffer harmful
or offensive contact.
Q: Intentional Tort: Battery
Ans: Intentional contact that is harmful or offensive, or creating the
apprehension that such contact is imminent.
-false imprisonment accompanied by forceful restraint or threat of restraint is
BATTERY.
IE: Restraining a person to give an injection against their consent or order
Q: Intentional Tort: False Imprisonment
Ans: "unjustifiable detention of a person without legal warrant to confine the
person" (client has the right to leave AMA)
-false imprisonment accompanied by forceful restraint or threat of restraint is
BATTERY.
Q: Quasi-Intentional Tort: Defamation
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Ans: A communication that tends to hold the plaintiff up to hatred, contempt or
ridicule, or to cause him to be shunned or avoided.
Tarnishing the reputation of someone.
Q: Quasi-Intentional Tort: Defamation Types
Ans: Types:
Libel - printed or broadcast
Slander - spoken
Q: Nurse Practice Act (NPA)
Ans: defines the scope and limitations of professional nursing practice; vary
from state to state.
The practice of nursing is a right granted by a state to protect those who need
nursing care. The guidelines of the NPA and its rules provide safe parameters
within which to work, as well as protect patients from unprofessional and unsafe
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nursing practice. The act is a dynamic document that evolves and is updated or
amended as changes in scope of practice occur.All states and territories have
enacted a NPAGenerally, NPAs include:Authority, power and composition of a
board of nursingEducation program standardsStandards and scope of nursing
practiceTypes of titles and licensesRequirements for licensureGrounds for
disciplinary action, other violations and possible remedies
Q: Rules & Regulations
Ans: The NPA itself is insufficient to provide the necessary guidance for the
nursing profession, therefore, each NPA establishes a board of nursing (BON)
that has the authority to develop administrative rules or regulations to clarify or
make the law more specific. Rules and regulations must be consistent with the
NPA and cannot go beyond it. These rules and regulations undergo a process of
public review before enactment. Once enacted, rules and regulations have the full
force and effect of law.
Q: IT IS A NURSE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW NPA/RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Ans: As a nurse in Texas, you have a responsibility to know and follow the
Nursing Practice Act and all applicable BON Rules and Regulations relating to
your nursing practice. All current BON Rules and Regulations and the Nursing
Practice Act can be downloaded from the BON's web site at www.bon.texas.gov
Q: Standards of Nursing Practice
Nursing Jurisprudence Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Correct Answers Already
Graded A+
Q: Jurisprudence
Ans: the science or philosophy of law
Q: Sources of Law
Ans: -Constitutional Law: Federal, State
-Statutory Law: Federal, State
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-Common Law
-Administrative Law
Q: Criminal Law
Ans: Federal or state government attempting to deprive an individual of life or
liberty for something the law considers an offence against society in general
Q: Civil Law
Ans: Seeks to resolve disputes between private parties, which often result in
payment of money
Q: Different Burden of Proof
Ans: Beyond a reasonable doubt; preponderance of the evidence
Q: Types of Torts
Ans: -Negligence
-Intentional: Assault Battery False Imprisonment
-Quasi-Intentional: Defamation, Liable, Slander
Q: Malpractice
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Ans: Negligence committed by a person in his or her professional capacity is
malpractice. Also known as professional negligence.
Medical and nursing malpractice occur when a doctor or nurse fails to do that
which a reasonable, prudent doctor or nurse would do under the same or similar
circumstances, or does that which a reasonable or prudent doctor or nurse would
not do under the same or similar circumstances.
Q: Elements of a Nursing Malpractice Lawsuit
Ans: Duty - the existence of a duty, owed by the nurse to a patient, to conform
to a recognized standard of care
Breach - a failure to conform to the required standard of care
Harm - an actual injury
Cause - there must be proof that the injury was caused by the nurse's act or
omission
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Q: Intentional Tort: Assault
Ans: Example of this tort: A nurse threatens to place an NG tube in a client who
is refusing to eat
Intentionally placing another in apprehension or fear that they will suffer harmful
or offensive contact.
Q: Intentional Tort: Battery
Ans: Intentional contact that is harmful or offensive, or creating the
apprehension that such contact is imminent.
-false imprisonment accompanied by forceful restraint or threat of restraint is
BATTERY.
IE: Restraining a person to give an injection against their consent or order
Q: Intentional Tort: False Imprisonment
Ans: "unjustifiable detention of a person without legal warrant to confine the
person" (client has the right to leave AMA)
-false imprisonment accompanied by forceful restraint or threat of restraint is
BATTERY.
Q: Quasi-Intentional Tort: Defamation
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Ans: A communication that tends to hold the plaintiff up to hatred, contempt or
ridicule, or to cause him to be shunned or avoided.
Tarnishing the reputation of someone.
Q: Quasi-Intentional Tort: Defamation Types
Ans: Types:
Libel - printed or broadcast
Slander - spoken
Q: Nurse Practice Act (NPA)
Ans: defines the scope and limitations of professional nursing practice; vary
from state to state.
The practice of nursing is a right granted by a state to protect those who need
nursing care. The guidelines of the NPA and its rules provide safe parameters
within which to work, as well as protect patients from unprofessional and unsafe
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nursing practice. The act is a dynamic document that evolves and is updated or
amended as changes in scope of practice occur.All states and territories have
enacted a NPAGenerally, NPAs include:Authority, power and composition of a
board of nursingEducation program standardsStandards and scope of nursing
practiceTypes of titles and licensesRequirements for licensureGrounds for
disciplinary action, other violations and possible remedies
Q: Rules & Regulations
Ans: The NPA itself is insufficient to provide the necessary guidance for the
nursing profession, therefore, each NPA establishes a board of nursing (BON)
that has the authority to develop administrative rules or regulations to clarify or
make the law more specific. Rules and regulations must be consistent with the
NPA and cannot go beyond it. These rules and regulations undergo a process of
public review before enactment. Once enacted, rules and regulations have the full
force and effect of law.
Q: IT IS A NURSE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW NPA/RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Ans: As a nurse in Texas, you have a responsibility to know and follow the
Nursing Practice Act and all applicable BON Rules and Regulations relating to
your nursing practice. All current BON Rules and Regulations and the Nursing
Practice Act can be downloaded from the BON's web site at www.bon.texas.gov
Q: Standards of Nursing Practice
