Latest NSG-310 Exam 2 (Answer Guide)
veracity obligation to tell truth and not lie or deceive others
fidelity obligation to others or to organizations (ANA code of ethics)
autonomy right of individual to choose
beneficence duty to promote good and prevent harm
nonmalificence duty to cause no harm to others
justice obligation to be fair
law human-made rules designed to help people maintain order in
their society/settle their problems in a nondestructive manner
statutory law established through legislative process
common law established by previous court decisions
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,Latest NSG-310 Exam 2 (Answer Guide)
public law between government and individuals
(constitutional, administrative, criminal law)
private law between individuals (contract, tort law)
administrative law in nursing -Nurse Practice Acts
-state boards of nursing
-licensure and protection of health, safety, and welfare of
citizens (entry to practice, multistate license/telehealth,
advanced practice nurses, control over nursing practice,
delegation in nursing practice)
regulatory power rules and regulations for licensure, education and practice
adjudicatory power investigate, hear and decide on outcomes of complaints
(Boards of Nursing can only limit/deny a nursing license)
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Nurse Practice Acts (NPA) -commonalities among states
-must know requirement for state (or incompact) you practice
in and obtain a copy
-boundaries, definition of practice, area for discipline on
practice, procedures in place to protect nurse for challenges
for licensure)
-consumers depend on healthcare professionals
Americans with Disabilities Act -nurses with disabilities (confidentiality as long as consistent
with client safety; treatment; self-reporting)
-access to practice
contract law a promissory agreement between or among two or more
parties that creates a legal relationship
-express contract written or verbally (implied contract)
-enforceable contract
legal termination of a contract -completely performed: terms met
-both parties agree to a change or annul
-become impossible (death)
-breach
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veracity obligation to tell truth and not lie or deceive others
fidelity obligation to others or to organizations (ANA code of ethics)
autonomy right of individual to choose
beneficence duty to promote good and prevent harm
nonmalificence duty to cause no harm to others
justice obligation to be fair
law human-made rules designed to help people maintain order in
their society/settle their problems in a nondestructive manner
statutory law established through legislative process
common law established by previous court decisions
[2026] Page 1 of 21
,Latest NSG-310 Exam 2 (Answer Guide)
public law between government and individuals
(constitutional, administrative, criminal law)
private law between individuals (contract, tort law)
administrative law in nursing -Nurse Practice Acts
-state boards of nursing
-licensure and protection of health, safety, and welfare of
citizens (entry to practice, multistate license/telehealth,
advanced practice nurses, control over nursing practice,
delegation in nursing practice)
regulatory power rules and regulations for licensure, education and practice
adjudicatory power investigate, hear and decide on outcomes of complaints
(Boards of Nursing can only limit/deny a nursing license)
[2026] Page 2 of 21
, Latest NSG-310 Exam 2 (Answer Guide)
Nurse Practice Acts (NPA) -commonalities among states
-must know requirement for state (or incompact) you practice
in and obtain a copy
-boundaries, definition of practice, area for discipline on
practice, procedures in place to protect nurse for challenges
for licensure)
-consumers depend on healthcare professionals
Americans with Disabilities Act -nurses with disabilities (confidentiality as long as consistent
with client safety; treatment; self-reporting)
-access to practice
contract law a promissory agreement between or among two or more
parties that creates a legal relationship
-express contract written or verbally (implied contract)
-enforceable contract
legal termination of a contract -completely performed: terms met
-both parties agree to a change or annul
-become impossible (death)
-breach
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