Ch 23

Question 0

The ________ law system deals with the rights of the individuals and society as defined by legislative statutes

Answer 0

Criminal

Question 1

The _____ law system is concerned with the protection of a persons private rights

Answer 1

Civil law

Question 2

What does QNEN stand for?

Answer 2

Quality and safety education for nurses

Question 3

The nurse is liable for _______ if the nurse owed a duty to the PT, the nurse did not carry out that duty, the PT was injured, and the nurses failure to carry pit the duty caused the pts injury

Answer 3

Malpractice

Question 4

What act protects the rights of people with physical or mental disabilities?

Answer 4

American disabilities act (ADA)

Question 5

What act prevents a private hospital sending an unstable PT to a public hospital?

Answer 5

EMTALA

Question 6

What act requires health care institution to provide written information concerning their rights?

Answer 6

PSDA

Question 7

Define slander

Answer 7

Wen one speaks falsely about another

Question 8

What is the conduct that falls below a standard of care?

Answer 8

Negligence

Question 9

Define malpractice

Answer 9

Type of negligence and often ferried to as a professional negligence