Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are the 3 sources of law? correct answers 1. Statutory 2. Administrative 3. Case/Common Law What are 2 examples of statutory law, what do they specify, and who where they each created by? correct answers 1. Nurse Practice Act- created by state legislature; describes and defines the legal boundaries of the nursing practice 2. Americans with Disabilities Act- created by the U.S. Congress; protects the rights of disabled workers (either physically or mentally) within the workplace Wha...

DFPS correct answers Texas Department of Family & Protective Services DSHS correct answers Texas Department of State Health Services DADS correct answers TX Department of Aging and Disability Services Report abuse of children, elderly, and people with disability correct answers DFPS Oversee hospital and psychiatric facilities correct answers DSHS regulate nursing home assisted living, adult day care correct answers DADS Report licensing and malpractice correct answers TMB Mi...

Texas Nurse Practice Act correct answers - it is considered nursing law and applies to all licensed nurses regardless of educational level - This Occupations Code defines nursing practice and gives the BON the authority to make rules which are then implemented and interpreted in the Texas Nurse Practice Act Legislature correct answers only the Legislature can change the NPA but the BON can make rule changes as needed to help in the application of the NPA due to evolving practice and settings...

define nurse jurisprudence according to the texas BON correct answers Jurisprudence is the science or philosophy of law. The Texas Nurse Practice Act and the Texas Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations Relating to Nurse Education, Licensure, and Practice are the laws that govern the practice of nursing practice in Texas. Your nursing practice is directly affected by your ability to make informed decision within the parameters of these laws. You need to know how the rules apply to you, and then ...

Definition of "Professional Nursing" correct answers Performance/act that requires substantial specialized judgment and skill Includes: the observation, holistic assessment, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care/counsel, or health teachings of a person who is ill, injured, infirm, or experiencing a health change Maintenance of health/prevention of illness Administration of medication Supervision of teaching of nursing The requesting/receiving/signing for/ and distribution of pre...

define nurse jurisprudence according to the texas BON correct answers Jurisprudence is the science or philosophy of law. The Texas Nurse Practice Act and the Texas Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations Relating to Nurse Education, Licensure, and Practice are the laws that govern the practice of nursing practice in Texas. Your nursing practice is directly affected by your ability to make informed decision within the parameters of these laws. You need to know how the rules apply to you, and then ...

Know the Texas BON Scope of Practice Decision Making Model (DMM): 2. Is the activity or intervention authorized by a valid order? 3. Is the activity or intervention consistent with current policies & procedures in your employing organization or facility? 4. Is performing the activity or intervention consistent with current A) evidence‐based practice findings and/or guidelines or B) scope of practice/position statements from national nursing organizations? 5. Is there documented evid...

Nursing Practice Act Sec. 301.452 correct answers (a) In this section, "intemperate use" includes practicing nursing or being on duty or on call while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. (b) A person is subject to denial of a license or to disciplinary action under this subchapter for: (1) a violation of this chapter, a rule or regulation not inconsistent with this chapter, or an order issued under this chapter; (2) fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to...

define terminology commonly used in discussions about ethical issues correct answers advance directive- a written statement of a persons wishes about how he or she would like health care decisions to be made if he or she ever loses the ability to make such decisions independently bioethical issues- subjects that raise concerns of right and wrong in matters involving human life (eg euthanasia, abortion) bioethics- ethics concerning life durable power of attorney for health care- a docum...