Chapter 2 True or False Flashcards
1
Q
the purpose of civil law is to make the aggrieved person whole again, to restore the person to where he or she was.
A
true
2
Q
the purpose of criminal law is to punish for the crime and deter and prevent further crimes.
A
true
3
Q
the duty to care for the patient exists when the nurse accepts a position at a facility
A
false
4
Q
the nurse who uses unnecessary restraints on a patient may be charged with assault.
A
true
5
Q
when providing first aid in an emergency situation outside a medical facility, it is important for the nurse to have knowledge of the Good Samaritan Act
A
true
