Question 1

A nurse has taken a telephone order from a physician for an emergency medication. The dose of the medication is abnormally high. What should the nurse do next?

Accepted Answer

A)   Administer the medication based on the order
B)   Question the order for the medication
C)   Refuse to administer the medication
D)   Document concerns about the orderE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following aspects of nursing would be most likely defined by legislation at a state level?

Accepted Answer

A)   The differences in the scope of practice between registered nurses (RNs)  and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) .
B)   The criteria that a nurse must consider when delegating tasks to unlicensed care providers.
C)   The criteria that clients must meet in order to qualify for Medicare or Medicaid.
D)   The process that nurses must follow when handling and administering medications.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

What type of law regulates the practice of nursing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Common law
B)   Public law
C)   Civil law
D)   Criminal lawE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 4

A client gets out of bed following hip surgery, falls, and re-injures her hip. The nurse caring for her knows that it is her duty to make sure an incident report is filed. Which of the following statements accurately describes the correct procedure for filing an incident report?

Accepted Answer

A)   The physician in charge should fill out the report.
B)   The names of the staff involved should not be included.
C)   The reports are used for disciplinary action against the staff.
D)   The report should contain all the variables related to the incident.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following best describes voluntary standards?

Accepted Answer

A)   Voluntary standards are guidelines for peer review, guided by the public's expectation of nursing.
B)   Voluntary standards set requirements for licensure and nursing education.
C)   Voluntary standards meet criteria for recognition, specified area of practice.
D)   Voluntary standards determine violations for discipline and who may practice.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Civil
B)   Private
C)   Public
D)   CriminalE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

An on-duty nurse discovers that her colleague is pilfering medicines. According to the Nurse Practice Acts, what should the nurse do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Keep silent and overlook the incident
B)   Inform the local police station
C)   Discuss this incident with the colleague
D)   Report the incident to the supervisorE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

According to HIPPA regulations, which of the following is a client right regarding the client's medical record? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   To see the health record
B)   To copy the health record
C)   To make additions to the health record
D)   To cross out sections of the health record
E)   To restrict certain disclosures of the health recordF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

A client who has undergone resection of the intestine is on a liquid diet with a nasogastric tube in place. He refuses the food tray with regular food that comes to his room and insists that a physician be called. The nurse insists that it is the right food and makes the client take it. The client develops complications and has to be re-operated upon. How is negligence determined in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)   The nurse did not call the physician when the client asked.
B)   The nurse did not realize the importance of the tube.
C)   The dietary department sent the wrong diet for the client.
D)   The nurse insisted the patient have the solid food.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The nurse reports a nursing colleague on the unit who is lethargic and verbally responding in a slow manner. What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)   Whistle-blowing
B)   Collective bargaining
C)   Delegating nursing care
D)   Ensuring adequate staffingE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

A baccalaureate-prepared nurse is applying for a nurse practitioner position. The nurse is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Well educated and can perform these duties
B)   Able to practice as a nurse practitioner
C)   Educated to practice only with pediatric patients
D)   Practicing beyond his scope according to licensureE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Public law
B)   Statutory law
C)   Common law
D)   Administrative lawE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)   National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
B)   American Association of Colleges of Nursing accreditation
C)   State Board of Nursing accreditation
D)   Educational institution accreditationE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Ohio State Board of Nursing
B)   Missouri State Board of Nursing
C)   Federal government nursing guidelines
D)   National League for NursingE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Plaintiff
B)   Defendant
C)   Litigator
D)   WitnessE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 7: Legal Dimensions of Nursing Practice

According to HIPPA regulations, which of the following is a client right regarding the client's medical record? Select all that apply.

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

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

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Which of the following best describes voluntary standards?

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The nurse reports a nursing colleague on the unit who is lethargic and verbally responding in a slow manner. What is this an example of?

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What type of law regulates the practice of nursing?

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Which of the following aspects of nursing would be most likely defined by legislation at a state level?

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A baccalaureate-prepared nurse is applying for a nurse practitioner position. The nurse is:

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A nurse has taken a telephone order from a physician for an emergency medication. The dose of the medication is abnormally high. What should the nurse do next?

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

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

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

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An on-duty nurse discovers that her colleague is pilfering medicines. According to the Nurse Practice Acts, what should the nurse do?

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A client gets out of bed following hip surgery, falls, and re-injures her hip. The nurse caring for her knows that it is her duty to make sure an incident report is filed. Which of the following statements accurately describes the correct procedure for filing an incident report?

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Exam 7: Legal Dimensions of Nursing Practice

According to HIPPA regulations, which of the following is a client right regarding the client's medical record? Select all that apply.

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

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

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Which of the following best describes voluntary standards?

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The nurse reports a nursing colleague on the unit who is lethargic and verbally responding in a slow manner. What is this an example of?

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What type of law regulates the practice of nursing?

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Which of the following aspects of nursing would be most likely defined by legislation at a state level?

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A baccalaureate-prepared nurse is applying for a nurse practitioner position. The nurse is:

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A nurse has taken a telephone order from a physician for an emergency medication. The dose of the medication is abnormally high. What should the nurse do next?

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

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

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

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An on-duty nurse discovers that her colleague is pilfering medicines. According to the Nurse Practice Acts, what should the nurse do?

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A client gets out of bed following hip surgery, falls, and re-injures her hip. The nurse caring for her knows that it is her duty to make sure an incident report is filed. Which of the following statements accurately describes the correct procedure for filing an incident report?

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