Nursing and Healthcare LPN Galen College Exam 2
1. autonomy: to be an active part of their own active care plan, or right to choose
or freedom to choose
2. Morals: Beliefs about what is fair and what is right or wrong
3. Law is thought of as a that is written and enforced.: minimum
ethic
4. What are individual rights that has become a central theme of health care?-
: *Right to consent to care
*Right to choose between alternative treatments
*Right to consent or refuse treatment
*womans rights over their own bodies.
5. Five Ethical Principles: 1.)Nonmaleficence (do not harm)
2.) Beneficence (do good)
3.) Autonomy (free to choose)
4.) Fidelity (be true)
5.) Justice (fair to all)
6. Beneficence: to do good
7. Justice: fairness; rightfulness
must deliver fair and equal treatment to all patients, recognizing and avoiding bias.
8. fidelity: faithfulness; loyalty
To be true
9. Beneficial paternalism: a disrespectful attitude toward the patient and what the
patient has to contribute to personal care and recovery
10. Nonmaleficence: duty to do no harm
11. NPA (Nurse Practice Act): Based on state legislation that regulates nursing
practice. Aimed at protecting the public, making nurses accountable for their actions,
and establishes State Boards of Nursing.
1. Defines the practice of professional nursing
2. Sets minimal educational qualifications and other requirements for licensure
3. Sets legal titles and abbrev. nurses may use
4. Provides for disciplinary action of licensees for certain causes
*defines nursing practice and establishes standards for nurses in your state.
12. A common board of Nursing Function is?: Carrying out displanary action for
violators.
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13. 8 categories of disciplinary actions taken against nurses?: 1.)Fraud and
deceit
2.) Criminal activity
3.)Negligence
4.)Violation of the NPA
5.)Discipline by another jurisdiction
6.)Incompetence
7.) Unethical conduct
8.) Alcohol and other drug abuse
14. Nursing standard of care: Guideline for good nursing care
15. Common Law: a system of law based on precedent and customs
16. informed consent: A written agreement to participate in a study made by an
adult who has been informed of all the risks that participation may entail.
17. Statutory Law: Law passed by the U.S. Congress or state legislatures
18. Misdemeanor: (n.) a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any
minor misbehavior or misconduct
*May result in a fine or jail time less than 1 year.
19. Felony: a crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than
a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or
by death.
*Usually more than one year in prison.
20. intentional tort: intended to cause harm to the patient
21. unintentional tort: did not mean to harm the patient
22. Civil law is also known as law.: private law
23. Criminal law is also know as law.: official gov. law.
24. Assault: an unjustified attempt or threat to touch someone.
25. Battery: to cause physical harm to someone.
26. Libel: defamation through written communication or pictures
27. Slander: defamation by verbalizing untrue or private information(gossip) to a
third party
28. Negligence: conduct that falls below the standards established by the law for
the protection of others against the unreasonable risk of harm
29. Malpractice: professional negligence
30. The most common errors are ? and how can they be avoid-
ed?: drug errors; can be avoided if you follow the guidlines you learn in basic nursing
and practice in the clinical areas.
31. HIPPA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
Protection of privacy
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1. autonomy: to be an active part of their own active care plan, or right to choose
or freedom to choose
2. Morals: Beliefs about what is fair and what is right or wrong
3. Law is thought of as a that is written and enforced.: minimum
ethic
4. What are individual rights that has become a central theme of health care?-
: *Right to consent to care
*Right to choose between alternative treatments
*Right to consent or refuse treatment
*womans rights over their own bodies.
5. Five Ethical Principles: 1.)Nonmaleficence (do not harm)
2.) Beneficence (do good)
3.) Autonomy (free to choose)
4.) Fidelity (be true)
5.) Justice (fair to all)
6. Beneficence: to do good
7. Justice: fairness; rightfulness
must deliver fair and equal treatment to all patients, recognizing and avoiding bias.
8. fidelity: faithfulness; loyalty
To be true
9. Beneficial paternalism: a disrespectful attitude toward the patient and what the
patient has to contribute to personal care and recovery
10. Nonmaleficence: duty to do no harm
11. NPA (Nurse Practice Act): Based on state legislation that regulates nursing
practice. Aimed at protecting the public, making nurses accountable for their actions,
and establishes State Boards of Nursing.
1. Defines the practice of professional nursing
2. Sets minimal educational qualifications and other requirements for licensure
3. Sets legal titles and abbrev. nurses may use
4. Provides for disciplinary action of licensees for certain causes
*defines nursing practice and establishes standards for nurses in your state.
12. A common board of Nursing Function is?: Carrying out displanary action for
violators.
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13. 8 categories of disciplinary actions taken against nurses?: 1.)Fraud and
deceit
2.) Criminal activity
3.)Negligence
4.)Violation of the NPA
5.)Discipline by another jurisdiction
6.)Incompetence
7.) Unethical conduct
8.) Alcohol and other drug abuse
14. Nursing standard of care: Guideline for good nursing care
15. Common Law: a system of law based on precedent and customs
16. informed consent: A written agreement to participate in a study made by an
adult who has been informed of all the risks that participation may entail.
17. Statutory Law: Law passed by the U.S. Congress or state legislatures
18. Misdemeanor: (n.) a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any
minor misbehavior or misconduct
*May result in a fine or jail time less than 1 year.
19. Felony: a crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than
a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or
by death.
*Usually more than one year in prison.
20. intentional tort: intended to cause harm to the patient
21. unintentional tort: did not mean to harm the patient
22. Civil law is also known as law.: private law
23. Criminal law is also know as law.: official gov. law.
24. Assault: an unjustified attempt or threat to touch someone.
25. Battery: to cause physical harm to someone.
26. Libel: defamation through written communication or pictures
27. Slander: defamation by verbalizing untrue or private information(gossip) to a
third party
28. Negligence: conduct that falls below the standards established by the law for
the protection of others against the unreasonable risk of harm
29. Malpractice: professional negligence
30. The most common errors are ? and how can they be avoid-
ed?: drug errors; can be avoided if you follow the guidlines you learn in basic nursing
and practice in the clinical areas.
31. HIPPA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
Protection of privacy
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