Set 2 Flashcards
A willful act that violates a patient’s rights
Intentional tort
A threat made against a patient that makes them fearful
Assault (Ex: “if you don’t stop, I’m going to tie you down”)
The touching of a patient without consent that causes harm
Battery
Keeping somebody somewhere against their will
False imprisonment (Ex: seclusion without an order)
Making derogatory remarks that harm someone’s reputation or character within a community
Defamation of character
What are the two kinds of defamation of character?
Slander and Libel
Any defamation of character that is spoken (ex: gossip)
Slander
Any defamation of character that is written
Libel (Ex: facebook post)
Assault, Battery, False imprisonment, and Defamation of Character are all examples of what kind of tort?
Intentional
Unintended acts that causes a patient harm
Unintentional tort
Negligence and malpractice are examples of _________ torts
Unintentional
The failure to provide care that a reasonably prudent nurse would have
Negligence
Negligence by a professional (such as a RN) by which a standard of care is not met
Malpractice (ex: not verifying the correct medication prior to administration)
Desertion of a patient by anyone responsible for their care
Abandonment
T or F: nurses are mandatory reporters for any suspicion of abuse for a child, vulnerable adult, or elder
True! (Note: no “proof” is needed to report, “suspicion” is enough to report. However, the nurse should document findings that make them suspect abuse and interview the patient and abuse separately)
Kohlberg’s moral development stage for children less than 5 years old
Preconventional
The _________ stage of kohlberg’s moral development is characterized by children doing things to get rewards or avoid consequences
Preconventional
Kohlberg’s stage of moral development for children between the ages 6 and 12
Conventional
The _________ stage of Kohlberg’s moral development occurs when children begin thinking about how their actions affect other people and plays into decision-making
Conventional
Kohlberg’s stage of moral development for children ages 13+
Postconventional
Kohlberg’s _________ stage of moral development is characterized by abstract thinking in decision-making and viewing the world more complexly
Postconventional
List the components of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
Physiological needs, safety and security, love and belonging, self-esteem, self-actualization
Examples of physiological needs
Breathing, food, water, shelter, clothing, sleep
Health, employment, property, family and social ability are examples of which component of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
Safety and security
Friendship, family, intimacy, and sense of connection are examples of which component of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
Love and belonging