ethics and values ch 22

Question 1

Elements needed to prove negligence

Answer 1

1. rn owed a duty of care
2. rn did not carry out or breached duty
3. pt was injured due to failure of rn to caary out duty

Question 2

negligence

Answer 2

conduct that falls below the generally accepted standard of care of a reasonably prudent person

Question 3

intentional torts

Answer 3

1. assault (intentional threat)
2. Battery (touching)
3. false imprisonment (restraints)

Question 4

quasi-intentional torts

Answer 4

1. invasion of privacy (HIPPA)

2. defamation of character (slander-spoken, libel-written)

Question 5

unintentional torts

Answer 5

1. negligence

2. malpractice (professional negligence)

Question 6

nursing student liability

Answer 6

actions exceed scope of practice and cause harm to pt

Question 7

emerging adulthood

Answer 7

lasting from 18-25

Question 8

psychosocial changes in young and middle adults

Answer 8

23-28-refines self-perception and ability for intimacy
29-34- achievement and mastery of surrounding world
35-43-examination of life goals and relationships