Legal Ethics and Responsibilities

Intentionally touching another person without permission is called what?

• Slander

• Assault

• Battery

• Negligence

What is it called when a person's freedom is intentionally violated?

• False imprisonment

• Invasion of privacy

• Battery

• Libel

Which of the following is TRUE of legal contracts?

• A minor is able to enter into a contract if a parent witnesses the minor sign the contract.

• A 35-year-old who is actively psychotic is not able to enter into a contract.

• A patient who is legally blind cannot enter into a contract.

• A patient with Alzheimer's who cannot reliably recall his name is able to enter into a contract.

Speaking false words about people with the intention of damaging their reputation is considered which of the following

• Slander

• Battery

• Malpractice

• Libel

What is the most common charge against health care workers?

• False imprisonment

• Malpractice

• Assault and battery

• Invasion of privacy

Ricardo is a nursing assistant. According to scope of practice, who is Ricardo allowed to delegate work to and supervise in implementing care?

• Other nursing assistants

• Licensed practical nurses

• Registered nurses

• None of the above

What are the rules of conduct enacted and enforced by governments?

• Ethics

• Laws

• Morals

• Rights

What is it called when a person's right to be left alone is intentionally interfered with?

• Defamation of character

• Invasion of privacy

• Breach of confidence

• Perjury

Intentionally threatening or attempting to harm a person is what?

• Battery

• Assault

• Slander

• Negligence

A well-known celebrity is in the hospital recovering from a heart attack. A health care worker takes several pictures of the celebrity without permission and gives the pictures to a newspaper reporter. What type of offense has the health care worker committed?

• Invasion of privacy

• Slander

• Libel

• Assault