PNVN 1811 Exam 1 Revision Test
Questions All Solved Correct.
State Nurse Practice Act: - Answer defines the scope and limitations of professional nursing
practice
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) - Answer individual who is trained to function in an
assistive role to the licensed registered nurse in the provision of patient activities as delegated
by and under the supervision of the registered professional nurse
Nursing Licensure - Answer The legal ability to practice as a nurse as defined in a region's
nurse practice act.
Common Law - Answer a system of law based on precedent and customs
Statutory Law - Answer Law passed by the U.S. Congress or state legislatures
intentional tort - Answer A wrongful act knowingly committed.
unintentional tort - Answer Nurse did not intend to injure patient. Negligence and malpractice
are examples.
Negligence - Answer failure to take proper care in doing something
Malpractice - Answer Failure by a health professional to meet accepted standards
4 elements to prove negligence - Answer 1. duty
2. breach of duty
3. causation
4. damages
Kinds of liability - Answer personal vicarious and institutional
, Practicing beyond scope of practice - Answer Speak up if you are asked to preform duties
beyond your scope of practice
HIPAA - Answer Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Legal Patient Competency - Answer 18 or older, pregnant or married women, or self
supporting minor
Clinical Patient Competency - Answer Able to identify reason for being seen, understand risk
and options, able to make a decision
advanced directive (living will) - Answer document specifying the type of care wanted by the
maker in the event of an incapacitating or terminal illness
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) - Answer a type of advance directive that instructs medical
professionals not to perform CPR if a person's heartbeat or breathing stops.
Good Samaritan Act - Answer A person who renders emergency care in good faith at the scene
of an accident is immune from civil liability for his or her action while providing the care
patient centered care - Answer providing care that is respectful of and responsive to individual
patient preferences, needs, and values and ensuring that patient values guide all clinical
decisions
6 phases of nursing process - Answer 1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Outcome Identification
4. Planning
5. Implementation
6. Evaluation
subjective data - Answer Data that you gather either from the patient or their friends and
family
Questions All Solved Correct.
State Nurse Practice Act: - Answer defines the scope and limitations of professional nursing
practice
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) - Answer individual who is trained to function in an
assistive role to the licensed registered nurse in the provision of patient activities as delegated
by and under the supervision of the registered professional nurse
Nursing Licensure - Answer The legal ability to practice as a nurse as defined in a region's
nurse practice act.
Common Law - Answer a system of law based on precedent and customs
Statutory Law - Answer Law passed by the U.S. Congress or state legislatures
intentional tort - Answer A wrongful act knowingly committed.
unintentional tort - Answer Nurse did not intend to injure patient. Negligence and malpractice
are examples.
Negligence - Answer failure to take proper care in doing something
Malpractice - Answer Failure by a health professional to meet accepted standards
4 elements to prove negligence - Answer 1. duty
2. breach of duty
3. causation
4. damages
Kinds of liability - Answer personal vicarious and institutional
, Practicing beyond scope of practice - Answer Speak up if you are asked to preform duties
beyond your scope of practice
HIPAA - Answer Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Legal Patient Competency - Answer 18 or older, pregnant or married women, or self
supporting minor
Clinical Patient Competency - Answer Able to identify reason for being seen, understand risk
and options, able to make a decision
advanced directive (living will) - Answer document specifying the type of care wanted by the
maker in the event of an incapacitating or terminal illness
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) - Answer a type of advance directive that instructs medical
professionals not to perform CPR if a person's heartbeat or breathing stops.
Good Samaritan Act - Answer A person who renders emergency care in good faith at the scene
of an accident is immune from civil liability for his or her action while providing the care
patient centered care - Answer providing care that is respectful of and responsive to individual
patient preferences, needs, and values and ensuring that patient values guide all clinical
decisions
6 phases of nursing process - Answer 1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Outcome Identification
4. Planning
5. Implementation
6. Evaluation
subjective data - Answer Data that you gather either from the patient or their friends and
family
