NUR 100 EXAM 4
Questions & ANSWERS 2025\2026 update
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Malpractice - ANS>>"Professional Negligence" or negligence that occurred while the person was performing
as a professional.
Negligence - ANS>>Misconduct or practice that is below the standard expected of an ordinary, reasonable,
and prudent person
Tort - ANS>>A civil wrong committed against a person or property (injury). They may be unintentional or
intentional.
What should you do if there is a problem? - ANS>>You should follow the chain of command
Invasion of Privacy - ANS>>Need to keep Confidentiality
Libel/ Slander - ANS>>Any communication that injures an individual's reputation and is disclosed by another
person
Medication errors - ANS>>Most common type of negligence
Assault - ANS>>An act intended to provoke fear in a victim. Ex: If you keep putting on your call light, I won't
, ANS>> you.
Battery - ANS>>Willful touching of another's body, anything he is wearing or holding, or anything attached
to him without
False Imprisonment - ANS>>The unjustifiable detention of a person without legal warrant to confine the
person
Malpractice insurance - ANS>>Insurance that helps you in case of accusation of malpractice. SN have this
already :-)
What has to happen for Informed Consent to be valid? - ANS>>1. The person giving consent must be
mentally and physically competent (CANNOT BE SEDATED) and legally an adult. A person who is
developmentally disabled usually cannot give consent but will have a guardian. If married and below the
age of 18, they are considered legally an adult and CAN Give consent
2.The consent must be given voluntarily
3. The person giving consent must thoroughly understand the procedure, its risks and benefits, and alternate
procedures
4. The person giving consent must have the opportunity to have all questions ANS>>ed satisfactorily.
civil law - ANS>>Body of law dealing with private rights of individuals.
What reason can a patient receive care even if they refuse it? - ANS>>Court order (48 hour commitment).
This is used in a situation like a Jehovah's witness not wanting to have a blood transfusion given to their
child. etc.
What is the best way for a nurse to avoid a lawsuit? - ANS>>Follow the Standards of care, give competent
care, and develop empathetic rapport with the client.
Questions & ANSWERS 2025\2026 update
100% verified
Malpractice - ANS>>"Professional Negligence" or negligence that occurred while the person was performing
as a professional.
Negligence - ANS>>Misconduct or practice that is below the standard expected of an ordinary, reasonable,
and prudent person
Tort - ANS>>A civil wrong committed against a person or property (injury). They may be unintentional or
intentional.
What should you do if there is a problem? - ANS>>You should follow the chain of command
Invasion of Privacy - ANS>>Need to keep Confidentiality
Libel/ Slander - ANS>>Any communication that injures an individual's reputation and is disclosed by another
person
Medication errors - ANS>>Most common type of negligence
Assault - ANS>>An act intended to provoke fear in a victim. Ex: If you keep putting on your call light, I won't
, ANS>> you.
Battery - ANS>>Willful touching of another's body, anything he is wearing or holding, or anything attached
to him without
False Imprisonment - ANS>>The unjustifiable detention of a person without legal warrant to confine the
person
Malpractice insurance - ANS>>Insurance that helps you in case of accusation of malpractice. SN have this
already :-)
What has to happen for Informed Consent to be valid? - ANS>>1. The person giving consent must be
mentally and physically competent (CANNOT BE SEDATED) and legally an adult. A person who is
developmentally disabled usually cannot give consent but will have a guardian. If married and below the
age of 18, they are considered legally an adult and CAN Give consent
2.The consent must be given voluntarily
3. The person giving consent must thoroughly understand the procedure, its risks and benefits, and alternate
procedures
4. The person giving consent must have the opportunity to have all questions ANS>>ed satisfactorily.
civil law - ANS>>Body of law dealing with private rights of individuals.
What reason can a patient receive care even if they refuse it? - ANS>>Court order (48 hour commitment).
This is used in a situation like a Jehovah's witness not wanting to have a blood transfusion given to their
child. etc.
What is the best way for a nurse to avoid a lawsuit? - ANS>>Follow the Standards of care, give competent
care, and develop empathetic rapport with the client.
