NSG 441 LEADERSHIP EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

ESTUDY NSG 441 LEADERSHI P EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) What is individualized in each state, defines scope of practice, and determines responsibilities of SBON? A. State Board of Nursing B. Nurse Licensure Compact C. Nurse Practice Act D. Negligence Answer: C State Board of Nursing Who delegates responsibility for implementing the NPA, ensures rules are followed, and disciplines if the NPA is not followed? A. Nurse Licensure Compact B. Nurse Practice Act C. State Board of Nursing D. Mal practice Answer: C Nurse Licensure Compact What allows nurses to practice across compact states but requires them to follow the NPA of the state where the patient resides? A. Negligence B. Nurse Licensure Compact C. State Board of Nursing D. Malpractice Answer: B Negligence What is carelessness, either committed or omitted, and is nonintentional? A. Malpractice B. Negligence C. Foreseeability D. Causation Answer: B Malpractice What is professional negligence, either committed or omitted, and is nonintentional? A. Negligence ESTUDY B. Malpractice C. Duty owed to patient D. Breach of duty Answer: B 6 Elements of Malpractice What are the 6 elements of malpractice? A. Duty owed to patient , Breach of duty, Foreseeability, Causation, Injury, Damage assigned by court B. Negligence, Malpractice, Duty owed to patient, Breach of duty, Foreseeability, Causation C. Causation, Injury, Damage assigned by court, Personal liability, Vicarious liabilit y, Corporate liability D. Injury, Damage assigned by court, Personal liability, Vicarious liability, Corporate liability, Negligence Answer: A Duty Owed to Patient How is duty owed to a patient established? A. Through a written policy B. Through a valid e mployment contract and standards for minimal standard of practice C. Through patient consent D. Through a verbal agreement Answer: B Breach of Duty How is a breach of duty shown in the courtroom? A. Through patient testimony B. Through expert witness of N PA and standard care C. Through a signed document D. Through photographic evidence Answer: B Foreseeability What does foreseeability mean in a nursing context? A. Predicting patient outcomes based on medical history B. Knowing based on education that if something is done incorrectly it could cause injury C. Seeing future trends in patient care D. Being aware of hospital policies Answer: B Causation What establishes a direct link between what was done or not done and the client outcome? A. Foreseeability B. Breach of duty C. Causation ESTUDY D. Injury Answer: C Injury What must be physical in a malpractice case? A. Causation B. Foreseeability C. Injury D. Duty owed to patient Answer: C Damage Assigned by Court What kind of compensation does the court assign to the client for injury sustained? A. Emotional compensation B. Monetary compensation C. Community service D. Apology Answer: B Personal Liability What covers actions outside of employer policy? A. Corporat e liability B. Vicarious liability C. Personal liability D. Breach of duty Answer: C Vicarious Liability What requires the insurance facility to cover you as an employee on work time within the scope of practice of the organization? A. Personal liability B. Corporate liability C. Vicarious liability D. Duty owed to patient Answer: C Corporate Liability What covers the facility if the issue is against the entire organization? A. Vicarious liability B. Corporate liability C. Personal liability D. Breach of duty