RNSG 1413 – Exam 2 Study Guide.

RNSG 1413 – Exam 2 Study Guide/RNSG 1413 – Exam 2 Study Guide. EXAM 2: Chapters 23, 40, 48, and QSEN Chapter 23: Legal Implications in Nursing Practice (6 Objectives) 1. Explain the legal concept of standard of care and Sources of Law SOURCES OF LAW Standards of Care: The legal requirements for minimum acceptable nursing care ● Nursing Standards of Care: knowledge/skill of nurses; State: “Nursing Practice Act” ● ANA : Standard for nursing practice( Scope, police etc) ● Joint Commission: Written policies and Procedures for Accredited hospitals (Eg. Policy/procedure when changing a dressing) 2. Discuss the nurse’s role in witnessing the informed consent process. Informed consent (Written, Signed, Witnessed; COMPETENT PATIENT!!) •Official Interpreter(No English) •battery; lawsuit, negligence( if NO INFORMED CONSENT) •Informed consent NOT nursing duty. Doctor’s duty. NURSING STUDENTS: CAN’T be witness