Module 9 - Standards of Care

Question 1

Standard of Care

Answer 1

Holds a person of exceptional skill or knowledge to a duty of acting as would a reasonable and prudent person possessing the same or similar skills or knowledge under the same or similar circumstances.

Question 2

Legal Sources of SOC

Answer 2

Practice acts

State and federal laws

Question 3

Regulatory Sources of SOC

Answer 3

Accreditation organizations

State and federal agencies

Question 4

Authoritative Sources of SOC

Answer 4

Professional associations
Scientific literature
Healthcare facility sources
Expert testimony

Question 5

Evidence-Based Practice

Answer 5

Integrates the best research evidence and clinical expertise.

Question 6

In a case involving a GSW treated in the ED, the physicians failed to appropriately assess and transport the patient to a trauma center. Which of the following standards and guidelines would be MOST relevant to the GSW issues?

a. The Joint Commission
b. American Academy of Family Physicians.
c. American College of Emergency Physicians.
d. Emergency Nurses Association.

Answer 6

c.

Question 7

In a medical malpractice case, the nurse testifying expert states that post open heart surgery patients are restrained until extubated in the ICU. The nurse is:

a. Defining the SOC
b. Stating the facts of the case.
c. Giving her opinion of the case.
d. Using demonstrative evidence.

Answer 7

a.

Question 8

Professional association standards and guidelines are:

a. Legally binding.
b. Regulatory.
c. Authoritative.
d. Not valid in court.

Answer 8

c.