ECPI NUR 165 Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
appeal
apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower
court.
assault
threat or attempt to injure
battery
unlawful touching of another person without consent
civil law
A law that governs relationships between individuals and
defines their legal rights.
competency
the legal qualifications to make one's own decisions
consent
permission for something to happen or agreement to do
something.
controlled subtances
drugs regulated by law
criminal law
A law that defines crimes against the public order.
damages
, A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury in a
civil case
defendant
an individual or group being sued or charged with a crime
durable medical power of attorney
Legal written designation making another person responsible for
one's medical decisions
emancipated minor
Person who is not 18 but has the same legal rights as an adult
liability
one's responsibility for their actions
libel
false written statements
malpractice
Injury, loss, or damage to a patient because of failure to provide
a reasonable standard of care or demonstrate a reasonable level
of skill
negligence
failure to take proper care in doing something
plaintiff
the one accusing another
statue
appeal
apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower
court.
assault
threat or attempt to injure
battery
unlawful touching of another person without consent
civil law
A law that governs relationships between individuals and
defines their legal rights.
competency
the legal qualifications to make one's own decisions
consent
permission for something to happen or agreement to do
something.
controlled subtances
drugs regulated by law
criminal law
A law that defines crimes against the public order.
damages
, A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury in a
civil case
defendant
an individual or group being sued or charged with a crime
durable medical power of attorney
Legal written designation making another person responsible for
one's medical decisions
emancipated minor
Person who is not 18 but has the same legal rights as an adult
liability
one's responsibility for their actions
libel
false written statements
malpractice
Injury, loss, or damage to a patient because of failure to provide
a reasonable standard of care or demonstrate a reasonable level
of skill
negligence
failure to take proper care in doing something
plaintiff
the one accusing another
statue
