LEGAL IMPLICATIONS IN NURSING PRACTICE FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS|LATEST 2025/2026|GUARANTEED A+

LEGAL IMPLICATIONS IN NURSING PRACTICE
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS|LATEST 2025/2026|GUARANTEED A+
Nurse Practice Acts - ANSWER-
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describe and define the legal boundaries of nursing practice within each state; defines t
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he scope of nursing practice and expanded nursing roles, sets education requirements for nur
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ses, and distinguishes between nursing and medical practice
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Constitutional Laws - ANSWER- B B B Is derived from federal and state constitutions
B B B B B B




Common Law - ANSWER- B B B



Originates from decisions that were made in the absence of law
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Criminal laws - ANSWER- B B B



protects society and provide punishment for crimes, which are defined by municipal st
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ate, and federal legislations
B B B




Statutory Laws - ANSWER- B B B



derived from statutes passed by the US Congress and state legislatures. These laws are
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either civil or criminal.
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administrative law - ANSWER- B B B



AKA regulatory law, more clearly defines expectations of civil and criminal laws.
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-Providing current, evidence- B B



based care is essential to meeting nursing statutory duty and regulations.
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BAlso describes the process to report incompetent or unethical nursing conduct to the State Bo
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ard of Nursing or Nursing Commission.
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Civil Laws - ANSWER-
B B B



protect the rights of individuals and provide for fair and equitable treatment when civil
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wrongs or violations occur
B B B

, Case Law - ANSWER-
B B B



Describes decisions made in legal cases that were resolved in courts.
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BAfter case is presented to a judge or jury, there is a report of the issue, facts, findings, and sub
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sequent decision that was made to resolve the issue.
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Scope of Nursing Practice - ANSWER-
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defines nursing and reflects the values of the nursing profession.
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Give direction to you as a practicing nurse, spelling out what you have the obligation to do, wh
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at you have permission to do, and what you are prohibited from doing for patients.
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Standards of Nursing Care - ANSWER- B B B B B



reflect the knowledge and skill ordinarily possessed and used by nurses.
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Standards of Nursing Care are derived from - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B - derived from health care laws
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- best practice guidelines
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- professional organization white papers
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- evidence-based nursing knowledge
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- citizen advocacy groups
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The standard of proof is - ANSWER-
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typically what a reasonably prudent nurse would do under similar circumstances in the
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geographic area in which the alleged breach occurred
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- Malpractice is the result of nursing care falling below a standard of care
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Four criteria needed to establish nursing malpractice - ANSWER-
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1. The nurse had a duty of care (i.e., Nurse Practice Act)
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2. The duty was breached (i.e., Nursing Regulations)
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3. Physical harm occurred (i.e., testimony and records)
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