1 | Page
NUR 100 Exam 4 Questions and Answers
Malpractice
Ans: "Professional Negligence" or negligence that occurred while the
person was performing as a professional.
Negligence
Ans: Misconduct or practice that is below the standard expected of an
ordinary, reasonable, and prudent person
Tort
Ans: A civil wrong committed against a person or property (injury). They
may be unintentional or intentional.
What should you do if there is a problem?
Ans: You should follow the chain of command
Invasion of Privacy
Ans: Need to keep Confidentiality
Libel/ Slander
Ans: Any communication that injures an individual's reputation and is
disclosed by another person
Medication errors
Ans: Most common type of negligence
Assault
Ans: An act intended to provoke fear in a victim. Ex: If you keep putting
on your call light, I won't answer you.
Battery
© 2025 All rights reserved
, 2 | Page
Ans: Willful touching of another's body, anything he is wearing or
holding, or anything attached to him without
False Imprisonment
Ans: The unjustifiable detention of a person without legal warrant to
confine the person
Malpractice insurance
Ans: Insurance that helps you in case of accusation of malpractice. SN
have this already :-)
What has to happen for Informed Consent to be valid?
Ans: 1. The person giving consent must be mentally and physically
competent (CANNOT BE SEDATED) and legally an adult. A person who is
developmentally disabled usually cannot give consent but will have a
guardian. If married and below the age of 18, they are considered legally
an adult and CAN Give consent
2.The consent must be given voluntarily
3. The person giving consent must thoroughly understand the
procedure, its risks and benefits, and alternate procedures
4. The person giving consent must have the opportunity to have all
questions answered satisfactorily.
civil law
Ans: Body of law dealing with private rights of individuals.
What reason can a patient receive care even if they refuse it?
Ans: Court order (48 hour commitment). This is used in a situation like a
Jehovah's witness not wanting to have a blood transfusion given to their
child. etc.
What is the best way for a nurse to avoid a lawsuit?
Ans: Follow the Standards of care, give competent care, and develop
empathetic rapport with the client.
© 2025 All rights reserved
NUR 100 Exam 4 Questions and Answers
Malpractice
Ans: "Professional Negligence" or negligence that occurred while the
person was performing as a professional.
Negligence
Ans: Misconduct or practice that is below the standard expected of an
ordinary, reasonable, and prudent person
Tort
Ans: A civil wrong committed against a person or property (injury). They
may be unintentional or intentional.
What should you do if there is a problem?
Ans: You should follow the chain of command
Invasion of Privacy
Ans: Need to keep Confidentiality
Libel/ Slander
Ans: Any communication that injures an individual's reputation and is
disclosed by another person
Medication errors
Ans: Most common type of negligence
Assault
Ans: An act intended to provoke fear in a victim. Ex: If you keep putting
on your call light, I won't answer you.
Battery
© 2025 All rights reserved
, 2 | Page
Ans: Willful touching of another's body, anything he is wearing or
holding, or anything attached to him without
False Imprisonment
Ans: The unjustifiable detention of a person without legal warrant to
confine the person
Malpractice insurance
Ans: Insurance that helps you in case of accusation of malpractice. SN
have this already :-)
What has to happen for Informed Consent to be valid?
Ans: 1. The person giving consent must be mentally and physically
competent (CANNOT BE SEDATED) and legally an adult. A person who is
developmentally disabled usually cannot give consent but will have a
guardian. If married and below the age of 18, they are considered legally
an adult and CAN Give consent
2.The consent must be given voluntarily
3. The person giving consent must thoroughly understand the
procedure, its risks and benefits, and alternate procedures
4. The person giving consent must have the opportunity to have all
questions answered satisfactorily.
civil law
Ans: Body of law dealing with private rights of individuals.
What reason can a patient receive care even if they refuse it?
Ans: Court order (48 hour commitment). This is used in a situation like a
Jehovah's witness not wanting to have a blood transfusion given to their
child. etc.
What is the best way for a nurse to avoid a lawsuit?
Ans: Follow the Standards of care, give competent care, and develop
empathetic rapport with the client.
© 2025 All rights reserved
