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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 What do administrative/regulatory laws do, and what is an example of one? correct answers They are decisions made by administrative bodies. An example is the State Board of Nursing rules and regulations. It includes the nurses responsibility to report unethical or incompetent nursing practice. Describe case/common law correct answers They are judicial decisions made in court that become law. Examples of situations that would be taken to court include malpractice, negligence, informed consent, and patient's right to refuse treatment What are the 2 types of law? correct answers Civil and Criminal Describe the 3 characteristics of civil laws, and an example of a situation that would fall under violation of civil law correct answers 1. Protects the rights of individuals 2. Provides for fair treatment when violations occur 3. Damages leads to fines or public service Ex: A nurse is negligent or performs malpractice Describe the 3 characteristics of criminal laws, and an example of a situation that would fall under violation of criminal law correct answers 1. Protects society as a whole 2. Provides punishment as defined by municipal, state, or federal regulation 3. Incarceration or higher fine is punishment; punishment depends of whether the crime is a felony or misdemeanor a. A felony is a crime of serious nature that has a penalty of imprisonment MORE than a year, or the death penalty b. A misdemeanor is a less serious crime with the penalty of a fine, or imprisonment of LESS than a year Ex: A nurse knowingly is misusing a controlled substance What is a tort, and what are the 3 classifications of torts?(Describe each of the classifications) correct answers A tort is a civil wrong made against a person or property. A tort can be classified as: 1. Intentional- willful acts that violate another's rights