Legal and ethic issues Flashcards
violations of nurse practice act
misdemeanor, falsify info on license, impersonating a nurse, claiming you are a nurse and are not
qualifications for licensure
evidence of good moral character, high school diploma or equivalent, completed approved RN educational program, no felony, pay fees, pass NCLEX
common reasons nurses lose their license
drug or alcohol impairment, mental or physical illness that impairs judgement or coordination, felony, drug possession, danger to others
T/F if a nurse suffers from substance abuse and is caught the nurse is not fired but is given rehab before returning to practice
true
do you practice “under” someone else’s license
no; delegation occurs, student nurse still have liability
negligence
acts the are generally careless or harmful
malpractice
harmful practice
4 elements of malpractice
duty, breach of duty, harm, damages
student nurse liability
care for patients, do not guess how to do something, ask for help when needed, decline to do things outside of their preparation
common lawsuits
medication errors, patient falls, fail to report changes, gross negligence
what is an advanced directive
legal document stating the clients wishes if they became unable to answer
who should have an advanced directive
all adults
why is an advanced directive important
to ensure your wishes are granted regarding you health is deemed unable to communicate
what is a POLST
medical order
who should have a POLST
anyone regardless of age, who is seriously ill or frail
