Legal And Ethical Quiz Flashcards
Acts in which the outcome was planned, although the person may not have expected to cause harm to another person is called and intentional tort
True
Partner may use violence to get what he/she wants
True
What agency provides guidelines to help ensure the safety of workers
OSHA
What is the legal term of unwarranted usage of restraints or restrictions
False imprisonment
As a healthcare professional, it is your ethical obligation to report suspected abuse
True
Pregnancy is rarely a time when domestic abuse occurs
False
What asked determine the nurses score of practices
Nurses practice act
Failure to act as a reasonable prudent member of the healthcare profession would be expected to act any specific situation called
Malpractice
The nurse only needs to screen clients of being abused
False
If you take a picture of a client without permission you could be charged with
Invasion of privacy
What is the conduct of doing what is right or wrong called in the healthcare field
Ethical
An example of an intentional tort whereby one threatens a person is called
Assault
Being legally responsible for your own actions means you are
Liable
What act provides rules and regulations for admitting a person into treatment for alcohol or substance-abuse?
Myers act
Who wrote the code of ethics
Professional groups
Written instructions regarding treatment in the event of a terminal condition where the individual is unable to make or communicate the decision is called a living will
True
The baker acted will relieve medical person from liability when rendering assistance at the scene of an emergency
False
State of Florida requires how many hours of domestic violence restraining every three Benniel license renewal?
Two
What act relieves the medical profession from liability rendering care at the scene of an emergency
Good Samaritan act
Most abuse victims will readily discuss their abuse situation
False
Which act rules and regulations for admitting a person into a mental health unit
Baker act
What are rules of conduct enforced by the government called
Laws
Written documents that allow a competent person to stay desires regarding healthcare decisions in the event the person is unable of making a decision is
Advanced directive
Nonconsensual touch his assault
False
