Chapte 45 Legal Acc Practice ?'s

A nurse is arrested for possession of illegal drugs. What kind of law is involved with this type of activity?

• civil

• private

• public

• criminal

A lawyer quotes a precedent for punishment of a crime committed by the defendant in a trial. What is court-made law known as?

• public law

• statutory law

• common law

• administrative law

A patient is suing a nurse for malpractice. What is the term for the person bringing suit?

• plaintiff

• defendant

• litigator

• witness

A nurse is providing patient care in a hospital setting. Who has full legal responsibility and accountability for the nurses actions?

• the nurse

• the head nurse

• the physician

• the hospital

What type of law regulates the practice of nursing?

• common law

• public law

• civil law

• criminal law

What is the legal source of rules of conduct for nurses?

• agency policies and protocols

• constitution of the United States

• American Nurses Association

• Nurse Practice Acts

A nurse moves from Ohio to Missouri. Where can a copy of the Nurse Practice Act in Missouri be obtained?

• Ohio State Board of Nursing

• Missouri State Board of Nursing

• Federal government nursing guidelines

• National League for Nursing

Which of the following best describes voluntary standards?

• Voluntary standards are guidelines for peer review, guided by the public's expectation of nursing.

• Voluntary standards set requirements for licensure and nursing education.

• Voluntary standards meet criteria for recognition, specified area of practice.

• Voluntary standards determine violations for discipline and who may practice.

Which of the following statements accurately describe an aspect of the credentialing process used in nursing practice? Select all that apply.

• Credentialing refers to the way in which professional competence is ensured and maintained.

• A nurse must be licensed by the state board of nursing in each state in which he or she desires to practice.

• Certification grants recognition in a specified practice area to people who meet certain criteria.

• Once earned, a license to practice is a property right and may not be revoked without due process.

• Accreditation is the process by which the state determines a person meets minimum requirements to practice nursing.

Which of the following accreditations is a legal requirement for a school of nursing to exist?

• National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission

• American Association of Colleges of Nursing accreditation

• State Board of Nursing accreditation

• educational institution accreditation