Chapter 6: Nursing as a regulated practice: Legal issues

Question 1

_____ law: decisive. Judge’s ruling becomes law

Answer 1

Common law

Question 2

______ law: established through formal legislative processes

Answer 2

Statutory

Question 3

_____ law: delegated authority to government agencies

Answer 3

Administrative law

Question 4

What is civil law?

Answer 4

Civil law recognizes and enforces the rights of individuals in disputes over legal rights or duties of individuals in relation to one another.

Question 5

What is criminal law?

Answer 5

Involves public concerns regarding an individuals unlawful behavior that threatens society

Question 6

What is the purpose of licensing?

Answer 6

Protect the public health, safety, and welfare

Question 7

Which Act defines and controls nursing?

Answer 7

Nursing Practice Act

Question 8

The NPA defines what?

Answer 8

The practice of professional nursing

Question 9

The NPA describes…

Answer 9

the authority, power, and composition of the Board of Nursing

Question 10

What defines the educational program standards?

Answer 10

the NPA