NURS 356 Final Exam || Error-free Answers 100%.
Constitutional Law correct answers federal laws from the constitution
Statutory law correct answers statutes passed by the state level, less of a federal level
Criminal law correct answers laws that help to protect society (felonies or misdemeanors)
Civil law correct answers laws to protect the rights of individuals, making sure nurses provide
proper care
Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact correct answers enables a nurse to practice in multiple
states under one license (only 25-30 states are involved)
Nurse Practice Act correct answers define nursing and the standards nurses must meet to practice
in their state. Ensures care is consistent with best practice within the scope and standards of
nursing. Protects the public. Holds nurses accountable. Includes the NCLEX for each state.
Administrative/regulatory law correct answers Create expectations of how criminal and civil law
are handled. More clearly defines what the laws mean. Includes how to report inappropriate
behavior.
Common law correct answers originate from laws that were created when there was an absence
of a law (like right to privacy)
Case law correct answers when a pervious case is looked at when trying to solve a current case
Scope of nursing correct answers what skills you can and can't perform as a nurse
, standards of nursing correct answers what is the expectation that you do as a nurse (for a patient
being treated for ____)?
Standard of proof correct answers What a reasonably prudent nurse (using good judgement and
critical thinking) would do under similar circumstances in the geographic area in which the
alleged breach occurred
PPACA Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act correct answers helps to protect consumer
rights, affordable health care coverage, increased access to care, and quality of care that meets
the needs of the patient. Made in 2010 but there have been many changes since then.
EMTALA Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act correct answers states that when
a patient presents to an emergency department, they must be treated and stabilized
HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act correct answers establishes patient
rights regarding privacy of their health care information and records. Gives other health care
providers (the chaplain or PT trainer) only the information that they need to know. Also includes
how the patient can view their own records.
Health Information Technology Act correct answers Nurses must endure that PHI (patient health
information) is protected. Involves using passwords for online records and not walking away
from computer when logged in.
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act correct answers protects the right of people with physical
or mental disabilities
Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act correct answers Requires health insurance
companies to provide coverage for mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment
Patient Self-Determination Act correct answers Requires health care institutions to provide
written information to patients concerning their rights to make decisions about their care,
including right to refuse treatment and to formulate and advanced directive
Constitutional Law correct answers federal laws from the constitution
Statutory law correct answers statutes passed by the state level, less of a federal level
Criminal law correct answers laws that help to protect society (felonies or misdemeanors)
Civil law correct answers laws to protect the rights of individuals, making sure nurses provide
proper care
Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact correct answers enables a nurse to practice in multiple
states under one license (only 25-30 states are involved)
Nurse Practice Act correct answers define nursing and the standards nurses must meet to practice
in their state. Ensures care is consistent with best practice within the scope and standards of
nursing. Protects the public. Holds nurses accountable. Includes the NCLEX for each state.
Administrative/regulatory law correct answers Create expectations of how criminal and civil law
are handled. More clearly defines what the laws mean. Includes how to report inappropriate
behavior.
Common law correct answers originate from laws that were created when there was an absence
of a law (like right to privacy)
Case law correct answers when a pervious case is looked at when trying to solve a current case
Scope of nursing correct answers what skills you can and can't perform as a nurse
, standards of nursing correct answers what is the expectation that you do as a nurse (for a patient
being treated for ____)?
Standard of proof correct answers What a reasonably prudent nurse (using good judgement and
critical thinking) would do under similar circumstances in the geographic area in which the
alleged breach occurred
PPACA Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act correct answers helps to protect consumer
rights, affordable health care coverage, increased access to care, and quality of care that meets
the needs of the patient. Made in 2010 but there have been many changes since then.
EMTALA Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act correct answers states that when
a patient presents to an emergency department, they must be treated and stabilized
HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act correct answers establishes patient
rights regarding privacy of their health care information and records. Gives other health care
providers (the chaplain or PT trainer) only the information that they need to know. Also includes
how the patient can view their own records.
Health Information Technology Act correct answers Nurses must endure that PHI (patient health
information) is protected. Involves using passwords for online records and not walking away
from computer when logged in.
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act correct answers protects the right of people with physical
or mental disabilities
Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act correct answers Requires health insurance
companies to provide coverage for mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment
Patient Self-Determination Act correct answers Requires health care institutions to provide
written information to patients concerning their rights to make decisions about their care,
including right to refuse treatment and to formulate and advanced directive
