Legal Issues Flashcards
1
Q
Negligence is when a nurse does_____
A
Not provide appropriate care according to set standards
2
Q
If a nurse does a treatment without consent, it is example of
A
Battery
3
Q
If your client falls out of bed because you forgot to put up the side rails, this is _____
A
Neglect
4
Q
Any NCLEX question that has the word “threat’, think
A
Assault
5
Q
Advanced directives are important because they ____ q
A
Allow the client to direct how/ what care they are to receive if they become unable to make a decision in the future
6
Q
Are advanced directives mandatory for a client?
A
No
7
Q
The documents that specifically names a person to make decisions on a another person’s behalf is _____
A
Durable power of attorney
8
Q
The client must be of ___ ___ to write a will
A
Sound mind
