NSC 252 EXAM # 2 STUDY GUIDE
legal - Answers -this is that which is based on the law" EKU BSN Student Handbook
Law - Answers -this is All the RULES of conduct established by a government and
applicable to the people, whether in the form of legislation or custom" (Chitty & Black,
2011, 415).
law - Answers -this says you must pass the NCLEX exam in order to be a nurse
Law - Answers -they are rules of conduct that are authored and enforced by formal
authorities and hold people accountable for compliance" (Helm's, 2003; as cited in
Chitty & Black, 2011, 78).
1) common law
2) statutory law
3) administrative law - Answers -these are the three major types of law
statutory law - Answers -this type of law has the greatest impact on the profession of
nursing
statutory law - Answers -this is established through formal legislative process
provides contemplative care
civil law ( public law)
criminal law - Answers -these are Categories of Law/ Lawsuits
civil law - Answers -this is also known as public law
this is the law that deals with malpractice
the money fined goes to the family
criminal law - Answers -this deals with the actions against safety and welfare of public
these are disciplinary actions of the law/ lawsuits - Answers -- jail
-loose license
-pay a fine
administrative law - Answers -this is a regulatory body that sets regulations to how
statutory laws are enforced
kentucky board of nursing reviews - Answers -changes EKU nursing laws
IPR- interpersonal relationship with patients - Answers -when dealing with civil laws this
can help your case. It is a close relationship with the patient.
,Ethics - Answers -this is derived from the Greek word ethos, which means habit or
custom" (Chitty & Black, 2011, 101).
Ethics - Answers -the rules or principles that govern conduct" (Berman & Snyder, 2012,
p. 1557).
Ethical - Answers -is used to refer to reasons for decisions about how one ought to
act..." (ANA, 2001, p. 5).
Ethical - Answers -this word refers to morals and right and wrong
criminal law - Answers -if you refuse to care for a patient you are charged with this
Ethical Dilemma - Answers -values are in conflict; complex. when there are no easy
answers
Law/Legal Nursing Practice - Answers -this is the adherence to the laws and
regulations governing nursing" (EKU BSN Student Handbook).
Critical Components of Legal Nursing Practice - Answers -Patient Safety*
Protection of Patient Rights (confidentiality, informed consent)
Informed Consent ( fill out note of informed consent)
Confidentiality
Right to Privacy - HIPAA 1996
Scope of Practice
Standards of Practice
medication errors
delegation - Answers -this is the number one legal issue to patient safety.
this is the second and relates to when, who cant, and whom)
Key Elements of Informed Consent - Answers -Essential information for consent
Comprehension of consent information
Competency to give consent
Voluntary consent
Negligence - Answers -failure to act as a reasonable prudent person would have acted
in the same [or similar] circumstances [that results in injury or damage]" (Chitty & Black,
2011, p. 82).
negligence - Answers -this is usually referred to as malpractice unless harm results.
HIPAA - Answers -this is the lst nation wide legislation to protect privacy.
privacy - Answers -this is UKs definition
it refers to persons desire to control the acces of others to themselves.
, negligence - Answers -this deals with omission and commission
confidentiality - Answers -this refers to data
privacy - Answers -this refers to people
Malpractice - Answers -professional negligence" (Berman & Snyder, 2012, p. 68);
"...negligence applied to the acts of a professional [within a professional setting or role]"
(Chitty & Black, 2011, p. 83).
Failure to follow standards of care
Failure to use equipment in a responsible manner
Failure to communicate
Failure to document
Failure to asses and monitor
Failure to act as a patient's advocate - Answers -6 Major Categories of Negligence that
Result in Malpractice Lawsuits:
Ethics/Ethical Nursing Practice - Answers -the implementation of moral principles and
standards governing conduct" (EKU BSN Student Handbook).
right
wrong
morals
Ethics/Ethical Nursing Practice - Answers -standard practice ( what nurses need to do)
outline roles
standard care ( minimum compance in different settings)
Ethical Principles - Answers -Autonomy
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Fidelity
Veracity
ANA Code for Ethics for Nurses: - Answers -this has nine provisions
Clarify the ethical dilemma (assess)
Gather additional data (assess)
legal - Answers -this is that which is based on the law" EKU BSN Student Handbook
Law - Answers -this is All the RULES of conduct established by a government and
applicable to the people, whether in the form of legislation or custom" (Chitty & Black,
2011, 415).
law - Answers -this says you must pass the NCLEX exam in order to be a nurse
Law - Answers -they are rules of conduct that are authored and enforced by formal
authorities and hold people accountable for compliance" (Helm's, 2003; as cited in
Chitty & Black, 2011, 78).
1) common law
2) statutory law
3) administrative law - Answers -these are the three major types of law
statutory law - Answers -this type of law has the greatest impact on the profession of
nursing
statutory law - Answers -this is established through formal legislative process
provides contemplative care
civil law ( public law)
criminal law - Answers -these are Categories of Law/ Lawsuits
civil law - Answers -this is also known as public law
this is the law that deals with malpractice
the money fined goes to the family
criminal law - Answers -this deals with the actions against safety and welfare of public
these are disciplinary actions of the law/ lawsuits - Answers -- jail
-loose license
-pay a fine
administrative law - Answers -this is a regulatory body that sets regulations to how
statutory laws are enforced
kentucky board of nursing reviews - Answers -changes EKU nursing laws
IPR- interpersonal relationship with patients - Answers -when dealing with civil laws this
can help your case. It is a close relationship with the patient.
,Ethics - Answers -this is derived from the Greek word ethos, which means habit or
custom" (Chitty & Black, 2011, 101).
Ethics - Answers -the rules or principles that govern conduct" (Berman & Snyder, 2012,
p. 1557).
Ethical - Answers -is used to refer to reasons for decisions about how one ought to
act..." (ANA, 2001, p. 5).
Ethical - Answers -this word refers to morals and right and wrong
criminal law - Answers -if you refuse to care for a patient you are charged with this
Ethical Dilemma - Answers -values are in conflict; complex. when there are no easy
answers
Law/Legal Nursing Practice - Answers -this is the adherence to the laws and
regulations governing nursing" (EKU BSN Student Handbook).
Critical Components of Legal Nursing Practice - Answers -Patient Safety*
Protection of Patient Rights (confidentiality, informed consent)
Informed Consent ( fill out note of informed consent)
Confidentiality
Right to Privacy - HIPAA 1996
Scope of Practice
Standards of Practice
medication errors
delegation - Answers -this is the number one legal issue to patient safety.
this is the second and relates to when, who cant, and whom)
Key Elements of Informed Consent - Answers -Essential information for consent
Comprehension of consent information
Competency to give consent
Voluntary consent
Negligence - Answers -failure to act as a reasonable prudent person would have acted
in the same [or similar] circumstances [that results in injury or damage]" (Chitty & Black,
2011, p. 82).
negligence - Answers -this is usually referred to as malpractice unless harm results.
HIPAA - Answers -this is the lst nation wide legislation to protect privacy.
privacy - Answers -this is UKs definition
it refers to persons desire to control the acces of others to themselves.
, negligence - Answers -this deals with omission and commission
confidentiality - Answers -this refers to data
privacy - Answers -this refers to people
Malpractice - Answers -professional negligence" (Berman & Snyder, 2012, p. 68);
"...negligence applied to the acts of a professional [within a professional setting or role]"
(Chitty & Black, 2011, p. 83).
Failure to follow standards of care
Failure to use equipment in a responsible manner
Failure to communicate
Failure to document
Failure to asses and monitor
Failure to act as a patient's advocate - Answers -6 Major Categories of Negligence that
Result in Malpractice Lawsuits:
Ethics/Ethical Nursing Practice - Answers -the implementation of moral principles and
standards governing conduct" (EKU BSN Student Handbook).
right
wrong
morals
Ethics/Ethical Nursing Practice - Answers -standard practice ( what nurses need to do)
outline roles
standard care ( minimum compance in different settings)
Ethical Principles - Answers -Autonomy
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Fidelity
Veracity
ANA Code for Ethics for Nurses: - Answers -this has nine provisions
Clarify the ethical dilemma (assess)
Gather additional data (assess)
