LEGAL ASPECTS OF NURSING QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
YOUR FIRST DUTY IN ORDER TO SAFEGUARD PATIENTS
IS TO: - ANSWER-BENEFICENCE doing what is good
nurse must promote well-being of all patients this is one of
primary importance to nurses.
DISCIPLINARY DEFENSE INSURANCE OR LICENSE
PROTECTION INSURANCE - ANSWER-(PROTECTS THE
MOST) protects the nurse in case that nurse is brought up
before the board of nursing for disciplinary actions or problems
with your licence.
qualified nurse attorney or attorney to represent you
wage loss reimbursement
travel, food, lodging reimbursement
legal fees paid or reimbursement for payment
DOCTRINE OF INFORMED CONSENT - ANSWER-the patient
has the right to accept or reject the proposed care
failure to secure informed consent may result in civil liability for
battery
CIVIL BATTERY
unlawful touching of a person; and intent to harm is NOT
necessary
ETHICAL DILEMMAS (codes of ethics) - ANSWER-situations
that do not have a clear right or wrong answer
identify the problem
assess the situation completely
consider any ethical principles that might apply
THE NEWLY LICENSED NURSE STARTING HER FIRST
JOB IS ASSIGNED TO DO A PROCEDURE THAT SHE/HE
HAS NEVER DONE BEFORE. THE FIRST ACTION IS TO: -
ANSWER-the nurse has the responsibility to seek additional
, instruction and supervision when faced with an unfamiliar
practice or procedure
There are two types of insurance for nurses - ANSWER-
professional liability insurance and disciplinary defense
insurance
we are liable for our own actions performed in the course of our
professional duties, and a charge of - ANSWER-malpractice (
professional negligence) is one possible action taken against
us.
what does create a situation that can make a nurse
responsible? - ANSWER-Nurses can be potential defendants
and can be held accountable under the law. Accountability is
being responsible for ones own actions. The legal responsibility
we are held accountable to is called liability.
WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP TO TAKE, WHEN YOU GET
CONFRONTED WITH AN ETHICAL DECISION? - ANSWER-
the first, most fundamental principle is RESPECT FOR
PEOPLE. this principle leads us to view human life as sacred,
with each individual inherent worth as a person. to the nurse,
this principle means that no one person is more important than
another.
(FIB) STANDARDS OF CARE (level of care) - ANSWER-acts
permitted or prohibited from being performed,give direction for
practicing nurse, every nurse is obligated to know, failure to
adhere gives rise to legal liability.
every nurse is obligated to know and follow the established
standards of care.
the legal test is what a reasonably prudent (wise) nurse of
similar education and experience would have done under
similar circumstances
CORRECT ANSWERS
YOUR FIRST DUTY IN ORDER TO SAFEGUARD PATIENTS
IS TO: - ANSWER-BENEFICENCE doing what is good
nurse must promote well-being of all patients this is one of
primary importance to nurses.
DISCIPLINARY DEFENSE INSURANCE OR LICENSE
PROTECTION INSURANCE - ANSWER-(PROTECTS THE
MOST) protects the nurse in case that nurse is brought up
before the board of nursing for disciplinary actions or problems
with your licence.
qualified nurse attorney or attorney to represent you
wage loss reimbursement
travel, food, lodging reimbursement
legal fees paid or reimbursement for payment
DOCTRINE OF INFORMED CONSENT - ANSWER-the patient
has the right to accept or reject the proposed care
failure to secure informed consent may result in civil liability for
battery
CIVIL BATTERY
unlawful touching of a person; and intent to harm is NOT
necessary
ETHICAL DILEMMAS (codes of ethics) - ANSWER-situations
that do not have a clear right or wrong answer
identify the problem
assess the situation completely
consider any ethical principles that might apply
THE NEWLY LICENSED NURSE STARTING HER FIRST
JOB IS ASSIGNED TO DO A PROCEDURE THAT SHE/HE
HAS NEVER DONE BEFORE. THE FIRST ACTION IS TO: -
ANSWER-the nurse has the responsibility to seek additional
, instruction and supervision when faced with an unfamiliar
practice or procedure
There are two types of insurance for nurses - ANSWER-
professional liability insurance and disciplinary defense
insurance
we are liable for our own actions performed in the course of our
professional duties, and a charge of - ANSWER-malpractice (
professional negligence) is one possible action taken against
us.
what does create a situation that can make a nurse
responsible? - ANSWER-Nurses can be potential defendants
and can be held accountable under the law. Accountability is
being responsible for ones own actions. The legal responsibility
we are held accountable to is called liability.
WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP TO TAKE, WHEN YOU GET
CONFRONTED WITH AN ETHICAL DECISION? - ANSWER-
the first, most fundamental principle is RESPECT FOR
PEOPLE. this principle leads us to view human life as sacred,
with each individual inherent worth as a person. to the nurse,
this principle means that no one person is more important than
another.
(FIB) STANDARDS OF CARE (level of care) - ANSWER-acts
permitted or prohibited from being performed,give direction for
practicing nurse, every nurse is obligated to know, failure to
adhere gives rise to legal liability.
every nurse is obligated to know and follow the established
standards of care.
the legal test is what a reasonably prudent (wise) nurse of
similar education and experience would have done under
similar circumstances
