Lecture 2

Question 1

Source of Law

Constitutional Law

Answer 1

Provides basic rights and creates legislative bodies

Question 2

Source of Law

Judicial Law

Answer 2

Results when a law or court decision is challenged and judge affirms reverse decision

Question 3

Source of Law

Administrative Law

Answer 3

comes from agencies created by the legistature

Question 4

Civil Law

Answer 4

individual rights

a tort is a violation of civil law: can be guilty of tort if you harm a patient, like administering wrong dose of medication of a type of medication

Question 5

Crime

Answer 5

a wrong against society

serious crimes are called felonies and punished with long term

less serious crimes are misdemeanors

Question 6

Accountability

Answer 6

commitment to stay current and knowledgeable : asking for assistance when unsure

Question 7

Standards of Care

Answer 7

Nursing standards are defined in nursing procedure books, institutional manuals of policies and procedures of protocols

Question 8

How many hours of continuing school is needed to renew a license

Answer 8

30 hours every two years
(does not apply to the first license renewal following the initial issuance of a license)

Question 9

Laws and guidelines Affecting Nursing Practice

Answer 9

-occupational safety and health act (OSHA)
-child abuse prevention and treatment act
-discrimination
-sexual harassment
-good samaritan laws
-patients rights
-national patient safety goals
-health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA)
-consents and releases

Question 10

Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)