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WorksheetsNursing School Legal MS3
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 13mins
A nurse on the unit asks you (the new nurse), "Why are you wasting time educating that patient? They will just be back next week." You know that as a nurse you are __________ for that Pt and the education you provide. Your response to the nurse that you will always be consistent with your patient's care, no matter their compliance, shows you are _______________.
accountable, responsible
responsible, accountable
How would the nurse know if they are legally within their rights to refuse an order?
The nurse knows it goes against the standards of care
The nurse seeks the advice from another nurse on the unit who started their employment 6 months ago
The nurse reviews the hospital policy and procedure
The nurse reviews the nurse practice act
The nurse reviews the Patient's Bill of Rights
The nurse's scope of practice is defined by the FBON.
True
False
The nurse going before the judge would know their case was sound due to which of the following?
The nurse claimed ignorance of the law that was broken
The nurse could place the blame on the off-going nurse for not mentioning the events leading up to the incident in report, albeit documented
The nurse knows they were working within the standard of care and has sufficient documentation to back it up
Documentation of the incident was not done, therefore blame cannot be placed with the nurse
The nurse understands he/she is working within their scope of practice to give medication without an order because it can be found over-the-counter.
True
False
Which of the following is an example of practice drift?
The nurse documents enoxaparin is given, but has to edit to add location
The nurse documents restraint checks Q2h complete for the day at the start of shift
The nurse gives furosemide 1 hour late
The nurse gives all medication, with the exception of insulin, 1 hour earlier than scheduled time
As the nurse advocates for the Pt seeking emergency services, they explain that the patient has a right to receive care regardless of their ability to pay. What law is the nurse referencing in this scenario? (Question taken from Test Prep Books)
Emergency Healthcare Act
Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act
The Stark Law
False Claims Act
Which of the following best describes an, "appeal to common practice" which is a defensive claim by the nurse accused of negligence
The nurse verified the procedure in the policy and procedure manual
The nurse asked the charge nurse how to specifically perform the task
The nurse performed the task the way that all the nurses on the unit do it
The nurse delegated the task appropriately
The RN should consider which of the following before agreeing to assume a charge nurse position?
Former training and mentoring should be given prior to charging
Training and mentoring are available if the nurse should need guidance while charging
Understanding the role and job description of each staff member
Understanding guidelines for making patient care assignments
The nurse must have at least six month's experience on the floor
What are the biggest reasons a nurse can be charged with negligence?
Failure to assess
Failure to monitor
Failure to rescue
Failure to inquire
Which statements are true regarding The Nurse Practice Act and how it governs nursing practice?
The Nurse Practice Act defines the nursing scope of practice
It protects patients from unqualified nursing personnel
The Nurse Practice Act governs the nursing standards of care
It enforces laws and rules for nursing practice
"The actions another prudent nurse would take in a similar situation" best describes which of the following?
The Nurse Practice Act
The nursing standards of care
The nursing code of ethics
The Hippocratic Oath
How are the standards of care defined?
By the Nurse Practice Act
By the facility policies and procedures
By the individualized training received
By rules of delegation
By evidence-based practice
The BON determines eligibility to sit for the NCLEX. Which of the following determinants may interfere with a nursing student's eligibility to test?
The student was charged with a felony
The student is incapable of carrying out the physical requirements of being an RN
The student was charged with a misdemeanor
The student completed a probationary period while in nursing school
The student's felony charge was dropped after fines were paid and community service was completed
Which of the following would be considered unprofessional conduct by the nurse in administrative court (Going before the BON)?
The nurse charts ahead on skin assessment
The nurse misappropriates supplies by breaking sterile field and having to complete the dressing change over
The nurse practices with an expired nursing license
The nurse's actions may have caused harm to the patient
The nurse calls out 1 hour before the shift begins
The Joint Commission (TJC) and ACHA states that hospital facilities must have a/an ______________ system in place.
Independent practice
Probationary period
Risk management
Code management
Which of the following are included in an incident report?
Patient complaint of a mistake by hospital staff
Medication error
Note about why the medication given was 30 minutes late
Near misses
Malfunction of medical device
Restitution means that the hospital bills the insurance, but does not bill the patient for any remaining balance owed.
True
False
Which of the following standards of care warrant a phone call to the physician? (not all inclusive)
Systolic BP is <100
Systolic BP is < 90
HR < 50, Sustained HR > 120
HR < 60, Sustained HR > 100
MAP is < 60
Which of the following statements are true concerning Condition H?
It is initiated by the nurse when the resident is not responding to the nurse's concerns
It is initiated by the charge nurse when assistance to the floor is needed
It is initiated by TJC when inspections are inadequate
It is initiated by the patient's family when expectations of care are not being met
Code blue initiates the rapid response team.
True
False
