Legal terms Flashcards
1
Q
Negligence:
A
failure to fulfill nursing responsibilities, putting patient at risk for harm
2
Q
Malpractice:
A
failure to perform duties that results in harm to patients
3
Q
Assault:
A
Verbal or implied treats
4
Q
Battery:
A
physical contact that causes injury
5
Q
False imprisonment:
A
restraining patient against will without justification or order
