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“ NURSING ETHICS, LAW & COMMUNICATION
QUESTIONS”LATEST EXAM SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION)
WELL REVISED GUARANTEE PASS
Purpose of Law and Legislation:
· The primary purpose is to _____ the patient and the nurse (we have laws in
order to know the boundaries in which we can practice)
· Laws and legislation define the scope of acceptable practice and _____
individual rights.
· Nurses who are aware of their rights and duties in legal matters are better
able to _____ themselves against liability or loss of professional licensure.
protect
Legal Parameters of Nursing Practice:
· Nursing practice must be done within confines of _____
· Nurses must know _____s and parameters of nursing license
· State Board of Nursing dictates the legal limits of nursing (important to know
what their requirements are)
· LIABILITY: Nurses are responsible and accountable for incorrect actions or
inactions!
o This is where liability lies
o Not only with incorrect action but also what a nurse should do or should
have known to do as a result of being an RN
law
Legal Parameters of Nursing Practice:
· Nursing practice must be done within confines of law
· Nurses must know laws and parameters of nursing license
· State Board of Nursing dictates the legal limits of nursing (important to know
what their requirements are)
· _______: Nurses are responsible and accountable for incorrect actions or
inactions!
o This is where ________ lies
o Not only with incorrect action but also what a nurse should do or should
have known to do as a result of being an RN
liability
Example of Legislative _______:
· Have to keep up with legislation—its constantly changing
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· Over 31 states passed legislation legalizing cannabis for medical purposes
· In 2009, prosecution of people who distribute or use cannabis for medical
purposes was discouraged by U.S. Attorney General (similar guidance given
2011-2014)
· In 2018, U.S. Attorney General rescinded the previous guidance & provided
well-established principles/guidance boundaries in deciding which cases to
prosecute (its more lenient)
· Medical Marijuana Programs (MMP) are defined within statutes of the specific
jurisdiction (State's Department of Health)
· MMPs are an evolving process
· MMP specifies whether an APRN (nurse practitioners) can certify a qualifying
condition and whether a specific course is required, etc.—they can give
marijuana in certain conditions
changes
Example of Legislative _______:
· Have to keep up with legislation—its constantly changing
· Over 31 states passed legislation legalizing cannabis for medical purposes
· In 2009, prosecution of people who distribute or use cannabis for medical
purposes was discouraged by U.S. Attorney General (similar guidance given
2011-2014)
Example of Legislative _______:
· Medical Marijuana Programs (MMP) are defined within statutes of the specific
jurisdiction (State's Department of Health)
· MMPs are an evolving process
· MMP specifies whether an APRN (nurse practitioners) can certify a qualifying
condition and whether a specific course is required, etc.—they can give
marijuana in certain conditions
changes
Example of Legislative _______:
· In 2018, U.S. Attorney General rescinded the previous guidance & provided
well-established principles/guidance boundaries in deciding which cases to
prosecute (its more lenient)
· Medical Marijuana Programs (MMP) are defined within statutes of the specific
jurisdiction (State's Department of Health)
changes
_______ is determined by State Board of Nursing (ex: LSBN=Louisiana State
Board of Nursing)
· Qualifies an individual to perform designated skills and services
· Requires completion of a qualified nursing curriculum that leads to
successful passage of a licensing examination
licensure
What practice act **DETERMINES THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR NURSES?**
· Establishes guidelines by which nurses can perform skills or services
· A set of state statutes (rules and regulations) that provide guidance to
professional nurses
· Establishes educational (being a part of a qualified nursing curriculum),
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examination and behavioral standards for nurses that protect the public (that's
why we say we have to follow the code of ethics)
· Enforces requirements - each state has a Board of Nursing to oversee
implementation of the ____ _____ ______ by nurses across care delivery
settings
o Ex: ____ ____ ____ is like the constitution and the Supreme Court is like the
State Board of Nursing (enforces the _____ _____ ______)
Nurse Practice Act
What practice act **DETERMINES THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR NURSES?**
· Establishes guidelines by which nurses can perform skills or services
· A set of state statutes (rules and regulations) that provide guidance to
professional nurses
· Establishes educational (being a part of a qualified nursing curriculum),
examination and behavioral standards for nurses that protect the public (that's
why we say we have to follow the code of ethics)
Nurse Practice Act
What practice act **DETERMINES THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR NURSES?**
· Enforces requirements - each state has a Board of Nursing to oversee
implementation of the ____ _____ ______ by nurses across care delivery
settings
o Ex: ____ ____ ____ is like the constitution and the Supreme Court is like the
State Board of Nursing (enforces the _____ _____ ______)
Nurse Practice Act
Sanctions Against Nursing ____:
· Under State Board authority, a registered nurse license can be revoked,
suspended or denied to practice
· **Some reasons include, but are not limited to:***
o Breach of confidentiality (HIPAA laws—need to be well informed)
o Unprofessional conduct
o Improper delegation of care
o Physical or verbal abuse of a client/patient
o Conduct that could negatively affect the public—as a professional you are
held by a certain code
o Failure to maintain accurate client record (importance of efficient and
accurate documentation)
licensure
Types of Laws Impacting Nurses includes:
· ______:
o Several states have laws that have caps on settlements (ex: someone cannot
be awarded more than $250,000 in a lawsuit
· Most malpractice cases go to the court system
statues
What source of law (origin of law) is described below?
Use: the highest law in the US; interpreted by the US Supreme Court; gives
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authority to other three sources of law (statutes, administrative agencies,
court decisions)
Impact on Nursing Practice: little direct involvement in the area of malpractice
The Constitution
What source of law (origin of law) is described below?
Use: also called statutory law or legislative law; laws that are passed by the
state or federal legislators and that must be signed by the president or
governor
Impact on Nursing Practice: before 1970s, very few state or federal laws dealt
with malpractice. since the malpractice crisis, many _____ affect malpractice
statutes
What source of law (origin of law) is described below?
Use: the rules and regulations established by appointed agencies of the
executive branch of the government (governor or president)
Impact on Nursing Practice: some of these agencies such as the National
Labor Relations Board and health and safety boards can affect nursing
practice
administrative agencies
What source of law (origin of law) is described below?
Use: also called tort law; this is court mode law and the courts interpret the
statutes and set precedents; in the US there are 2 levels of court: trial court
and appelette courts
Impact on Nursing Practice: most malpractice law are addressed by the courts
court decisions
What law is described below?
· Varies by State
· ***Designed to protect those who aid victims in emergencies****
o Ex: driving down the road and see a bad car accident and you stop to help
· ***Care rendered must be free of charge and done in good faith*****
· WILL NOT protect nurses when there is gross negligence
· ******Once aid is offered, must stay with victim until stable or another
provider with equal or greater training assumes care
o If paramedics/EMS get there then you can go—if a physicians stops and
takes over then you can go*******
Good Samaritan Law
What are the 3 legal doctrines guiding courts in decision making?
1. state decidis
2. res judicata
3. respondent superior
There are 3 legal doctrines guiding courts in decision making (1. state decidis,
2. res judicata, 3. respondent superior). Which of these 3 is described below?
“ NURSING ETHICS, LAW & COMMUNICATION
QUESTIONS”LATEST EXAM SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION)
WELL REVISED GUARANTEE PASS
Purpose of Law and Legislation:
· The primary purpose is to _____ the patient and the nurse (we have laws in
order to know the boundaries in which we can practice)
· Laws and legislation define the scope of acceptable practice and _____
individual rights.
· Nurses who are aware of their rights and duties in legal matters are better
able to _____ themselves against liability or loss of professional licensure.
protect
Legal Parameters of Nursing Practice:
· Nursing practice must be done within confines of _____
· Nurses must know _____s and parameters of nursing license
· State Board of Nursing dictates the legal limits of nursing (important to know
what their requirements are)
· LIABILITY: Nurses are responsible and accountable for incorrect actions or
inactions!
o This is where liability lies
o Not only with incorrect action but also what a nurse should do or should
have known to do as a result of being an RN
law
Legal Parameters of Nursing Practice:
· Nursing practice must be done within confines of law
· Nurses must know laws and parameters of nursing license
· State Board of Nursing dictates the legal limits of nursing (important to know
what their requirements are)
· _______: Nurses are responsible and accountable for incorrect actions or
inactions!
o This is where ________ lies
o Not only with incorrect action but also what a nurse should do or should
have known to do as a result of being an RN
liability
Example of Legislative _______:
· Have to keep up with legislation—its constantly changing
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· Over 31 states passed legislation legalizing cannabis for medical purposes
· In 2009, prosecution of people who distribute or use cannabis for medical
purposes was discouraged by U.S. Attorney General (similar guidance given
2011-2014)
· In 2018, U.S. Attorney General rescinded the previous guidance & provided
well-established principles/guidance boundaries in deciding which cases to
prosecute (its more lenient)
· Medical Marijuana Programs (MMP) are defined within statutes of the specific
jurisdiction (State's Department of Health)
· MMPs are an evolving process
· MMP specifies whether an APRN (nurse practitioners) can certify a qualifying
condition and whether a specific course is required, etc.—they can give
marijuana in certain conditions
changes
Example of Legislative _______:
· Have to keep up with legislation—its constantly changing
· Over 31 states passed legislation legalizing cannabis for medical purposes
· In 2009, prosecution of people who distribute or use cannabis for medical
purposes was discouraged by U.S. Attorney General (similar guidance given
2011-2014)
Example of Legislative _______:
· Medical Marijuana Programs (MMP) are defined within statutes of the specific
jurisdiction (State's Department of Health)
· MMPs are an evolving process
· MMP specifies whether an APRN (nurse practitioners) can certify a qualifying
condition and whether a specific course is required, etc.—they can give
marijuana in certain conditions
changes
Example of Legislative _______:
· In 2018, U.S. Attorney General rescinded the previous guidance & provided
well-established principles/guidance boundaries in deciding which cases to
prosecute (its more lenient)
· Medical Marijuana Programs (MMP) are defined within statutes of the specific
jurisdiction (State's Department of Health)
changes
_______ is determined by State Board of Nursing (ex: LSBN=Louisiana State
Board of Nursing)
· Qualifies an individual to perform designated skills and services
· Requires completion of a qualified nursing curriculum that leads to
successful passage of a licensing examination
licensure
What practice act **DETERMINES THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR NURSES?**
· Establishes guidelines by which nurses can perform skills or services
· A set of state statutes (rules and regulations) that provide guidance to
professional nurses
· Establishes educational (being a part of a qualified nursing curriculum),
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examination and behavioral standards for nurses that protect the public (that's
why we say we have to follow the code of ethics)
· Enforces requirements - each state has a Board of Nursing to oversee
implementation of the ____ _____ ______ by nurses across care delivery
settings
o Ex: ____ ____ ____ is like the constitution and the Supreme Court is like the
State Board of Nursing (enforces the _____ _____ ______)
Nurse Practice Act
What practice act **DETERMINES THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR NURSES?**
· Establishes guidelines by which nurses can perform skills or services
· A set of state statutes (rules and regulations) that provide guidance to
professional nurses
· Establishes educational (being a part of a qualified nursing curriculum),
examination and behavioral standards for nurses that protect the public (that's
why we say we have to follow the code of ethics)
Nurse Practice Act
What practice act **DETERMINES THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR NURSES?**
· Enforces requirements - each state has a Board of Nursing to oversee
implementation of the ____ _____ ______ by nurses across care delivery
settings
o Ex: ____ ____ ____ is like the constitution and the Supreme Court is like the
State Board of Nursing (enforces the _____ _____ ______)
Nurse Practice Act
Sanctions Against Nursing ____:
· Under State Board authority, a registered nurse license can be revoked,
suspended or denied to practice
· **Some reasons include, but are not limited to:***
o Breach of confidentiality (HIPAA laws—need to be well informed)
o Unprofessional conduct
o Improper delegation of care
o Physical or verbal abuse of a client/patient
o Conduct that could negatively affect the public—as a professional you are
held by a certain code
o Failure to maintain accurate client record (importance of efficient and
accurate documentation)
licensure
Types of Laws Impacting Nurses includes:
· ______:
o Several states have laws that have caps on settlements (ex: someone cannot
be awarded more than $250,000 in a lawsuit
· Most malpractice cases go to the court system
statues
What source of law (origin of law) is described below?
Use: the highest law in the US; interpreted by the US Supreme Court; gives
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authority to other three sources of law (statutes, administrative agencies,
court decisions)
Impact on Nursing Practice: little direct involvement in the area of malpractice
The Constitution
What source of law (origin of law) is described below?
Use: also called statutory law or legislative law; laws that are passed by the
state or federal legislators and that must be signed by the president or
governor
Impact on Nursing Practice: before 1970s, very few state or federal laws dealt
with malpractice. since the malpractice crisis, many _____ affect malpractice
statutes
What source of law (origin of law) is described below?
Use: the rules and regulations established by appointed agencies of the
executive branch of the government (governor or president)
Impact on Nursing Practice: some of these agencies such as the National
Labor Relations Board and health and safety boards can affect nursing
practice
administrative agencies
What source of law (origin of law) is described below?
Use: also called tort law; this is court mode law and the courts interpret the
statutes and set precedents; in the US there are 2 levels of court: trial court
and appelette courts
Impact on Nursing Practice: most malpractice law are addressed by the courts
court decisions
What law is described below?
· Varies by State
· ***Designed to protect those who aid victims in emergencies****
o Ex: driving down the road and see a bad car accident and you stop to help
· ***Care rendered must be free of charge and done in good faith*****
· WILL NOT protect nurses when there is gross negligence
· ******Once aid is offered, must stay with victim until stable or another
provider with equal or greater training assumes care
o If paramedics/EMS get there then you can go—if a physicians stops and
takes over then you can go*******
Good Samaritan Law
What are the 3 legal doctrines guiding courts in decision making?
1. state decidis
2. res judicata
3. respondent superior
There are 3 legal doctrines guiding courts in decision making (1. state decidis,
2. res judicata, 3. respondent superior). Which of these 3 is described below?
