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Module 6 Flashcards

1
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What is NURSE PRACTICE ACT?

A

Law that governs the practice of nursing in each state; Defines the standard for competent performance and scope of practice.

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What does the nurse practice act state you MUST have?

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Board of Nursing

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Nurse practice act sets ___ and ___ for obtaining a nursing license.

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Educational requirements and criteria

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4
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Examples of behaviors that represent misconduct or unprofessionalism?

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Practicing without a valid license
Boundary issues between RN and patient
Practicing while impaired with alcohol/drugs
Violating HIPAA
Inaccurate documentation

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Who enforces the nurse practice law?

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Board of Nursing

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What is the purpose of a nursing license?

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Protect the public!

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Define negligence.

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Failure to do what another RN would do under the same circumstances; somewhat carelessness.

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Examples of NEGLIGENCE?

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  • Failure to communicate adequate info to HCP
  • Medication administration error
  • Unsafe/Improper use of equipment
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9
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What do you need to be charged with malpractice?

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LICENSE!

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Malpractice is …

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A form of negligence and you need a license to be charged with it

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What are the 6 things needed to prove MALPRACTICE?

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  1. Duty Owed to Patient
  2. Breach of Duty
  3. Foreseeability
  4. Causation
  5. Injury
  6. Damages
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What is DUTY OWED to the patient?

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When you accept patient assignments and receive report

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What is BREACH OF DUTY?

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Action that falls below the standard of care

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Foreseeability is

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Certain events may be reasonably expected to cause specific results

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Causation is when?

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Nurse’s actions or lack of action directly caused the patient harm

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Injury is ONLY

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PHYSICAL harm; Not psychological or transient.

17
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Damages are?

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Financial harm

18
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T/F: License is a part of the 6 things needed to prove malpractice.

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FALSE! You just need a license to be charged with malpractice, it is NOT one of the 6 things needed to prove malpractice.

19
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Personal liability…

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Responsible for your own actions

20
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Vicarious liability…

A

Your employer (Ex. Baptist Desoto)

21
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Corporate liability…

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Instituition (entire Baptist Healthcare ORGANIZATION).

22
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What is the nurse manager’s role in avoiding CORPORATE liability?

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  • Ensure staff is safe, competent, and qualified (Observe, Yearly Evals)
  • Audit documentation
  • Ensure RN license are current
  • Promote following of policies, procedures, and standards of care
  • Educate staff on changes in policies/procedures

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