NUR 1055 MODULE 3 QUIZ
1. Negligence
Answer
Omission of an act that a reasonable person would perform in a similar situation
2. Malpractice
Answer
Type of negligence of which professionals can be sued
3. Defamation
Answer
Harmful to a person's reputation; example of a quasi-intentional tort
4. Battery
Answer
Actual harmful or unwarranted contact with another person without consent
5. Patient confidentiality
Answer
to not convey any health information identifiable to a particular patient
6. Mandatory reporting
, Answer
Required by law to report suspected or known instances of abuse
7. Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990
Answer
Requires all federally funded institu- tions to inform clients of their right to prepare advanced
directives
8. Nurse Practice Act
Answer
defines the legal parameters of professional and practical nursing
9. SBAR system
Answer
Situation Background
Assessment Recommendation
10. -centesis
Answer
surgical punture
11. -clasis
Answer
1. Negligence
Answer
Omission of an act that a reasonable person would perform in a similar situation
2. Malpractice
Answer
Type of negligence of which professionals can be sued
3. Defamation
Answer
Harmful to a person's reputation; example of a quasi-intentional tort
4. Battery
Answer
Actual harmful or unwarranted contact with another person without consent
5. Patient confidentiality
Answer
to not convey any health information identifiable to a particular patient
6. Mandatory reporting
, Answer
Required by law to report suspected or known instances of abuse
7. Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990
Answer
Requires all federally funded institu- tions to inform clients of their right to prepare advanced
directives
8. Nurse Practice Act
Answer
defines the legal parameters of professional and practical nursing
9. SBAR system
Answer
Situation Background
Assessment Recommendation
10. -centesis
Answer
surgical punture
11. -clasis
Answer
