Legal- Nursing Fundamentals Tests Bundle

TE testifies to her options while the CE is the "behind the scenes" consultant CORRECT ANSWER A fundamental difference between the testifying expert (TE) and the consulting expert (CE) is that the: CE only CORRECT ANSWER In your written report it is important to address strengths and weaknesses...

Four legal elements must be proven in products liability cases for a strict liability theory. True or False CORRECT ANSWER False In evaluating a medical malpractice case, you identify an act of negligence that did NOT cause or contribute to the alleged damages and injuries. This act of negligen...

Legal Nurse Consultant CORRECT ANSWER The role of the nurse consultant is to integrate nursing knowledge with knowledge of the legal system and process. The duties of the legal nurse consultant include reviewing and evaluating medical-nursing issues, reviewing and interpreting medical records, servi...

Acquittal CORRECT ANSWER An acquittal is a finding of not guilty, an absolution of guilt, or a verdict of not guilty made by a jury. Action CORRECT ANSWER A lawsuit brought in court is termed an action. Additur CORRECT ANSWER Addition by the judge to the damage award provided by the jury. The ...

Credentialing CORRECT ANSWER is the process of determining & maintaining competence in nursing practice. This is one way the nursing profession maintains standards of practice and accountability for the educational preparation of its members. License CORRECT ANSWER is a legal permit that a govern...

Statutory laws CORRECT ANSWER laws made by legislative branches at federal, state, and local levels Administrative laws CORRECT ANSWER laws made by administrative agencies Ex: State boards of nursing The standards of care are based on what? CORRECT ANSWER >Applicable nurse practice act &g...

Model of Nursing Practice Regulation CORRECT ANSWER Triangle: bottom- Professional, top- self-determination or self-regulation Edges: quality, safety, and evidence Bottom: 1. Professional *not legal documents* but because they are adopted by professional organizations, practitioners are expect...

Sources of the Law CORRECT ANSWER Constitutional Law= freedom of speech Statutory Law = Definition of nursing Administrative Law = Delegation and Supervision Common Law = Affirmative Duty Criminal Law CORRECT ANSWER Deals with wrongs or offenses against society. State and federal Law bring cha...