PNR 120 Tort Law

What is the definition of a tort in nursing practice?

• A. A criminal offense committed in a healthcare setting

• B. A civil wrong committed against a person or property

• C. A violation of HIPAA regulations

• D. A breach of hospital policy

Which type of tort involves intentional touching without consent?

• Negligence

• Malpractice

• Battery

• Slander

A nurse restrains a patient without a provider's order. This is an example of:

• False imprisonment

• Negligence

• Malpractice

• Assault

A nurse tells a patient, 'If you don't take your medication, I'll hold you down.' This is:

• Assault

• Battery

• Negligence

Which is an example of defamation of character in nursing?

• Charting false statements about a patient

• Sharing patient diagnosis with unauthorized staff

• Refusing to give pain medication

• Performing a procedure without consent

A nurse posts a patient's photo on social media without consent. This is:

• Libel

• Slander

• Invasion of privacy

• Malpractice

Which tort is unintentional?

• Assault

• Battery

• Negligence

• False imprisonment

8. A nurse administers the wrong medication and harms the patient. This is:

• Negligence

• Informed consent

• Confidentiality

• Autonomy

Which of the following is professional negligence that results in harm?

• Malpractice

• Assault

• Battery

• Defamation

Speaking false harmful words about a coworker is:

• A. Libel

• B. Slander

• C. Battery

• D. Negligence

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