Nurings Concepts Flashcards
What is Statutory Law?
Made by legislative branches of government.
EX: NPA & HIPPA
What is Administrative Law?
Made by government agencies that have been granted authority to pass rules and regulations
EX: State boards of nursing
What is Criminal Law?
Act harmful to another or to society as a whole & may be punishable by fines or imprisonment.
EX: theft & homicide
What is Civil Law?
Rights & duties of private individuals or citizens & is most often enforced through lawsuits.
EX: negligence & malpractice
Tort Law is….
Actions or omissions that result in harm to another or another property
Examples of Unintentional Tort
Negligence
Malpractice
Examples of Intentional Tort
Assault
Battery
False imprisonment
Invasion of privacy
When was the National Patient Safety Goal created and by who?
2002
Joint Commission
What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goal?
Help accredited organizations deal with specific topics on patient safety
What does the HCP have the duty to discuss with the patient regarding informed consent?
Available Alternatives
Risks & benefits
Right to refuse
Expressed Consent is….
Oral or written
Implied consent is…
Based on patient’s action
What are the blocks to Active Listening?
Rehearsing
Getting off track
Being concerned with one’s self
Filtering
Identifying
How do you know if someone is ready to learn?
Seek information
talking with others
showing interest
How do you know if someone is not ready to learn?
Seem disinterested
may change subject
