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QUESTION 1 vc
Which statement best describes the law of personal liability in nursing?
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A. The nurse acts as a liaison between the healthcare provider and the client.
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B. The nurse assumes responsibility for all actions towards client
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C. The nurse advocates on behalf of the clients.
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D. The nurse has the right to dignity and respect.
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ANSWER
B. The nurse assumes responsibility for all actions towards clients.
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QUESTION 2 vc
The team leader assigned a float nurse to the surgical oncology unit. What action by the t
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eam leader, ensure safety from negligence claims for team members and herself?
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ANSWER
Assigning a resource registered nurse to assist the float nurse.
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QUESTION 3 vc
What action by the charge nurse could result in a personal liability due to negligence?
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ANSWER
Functioning as a first responder in an emergency
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QUESTION 4 vc
, Which actions by the charge nurse should promote positive client outcomes and reduce
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errors likely to result in malpractice claims?
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A. Understanding the job description of the role of team leader.
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B. Terminating and competent staff involved in client care.
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C. Validating proof of competence before delegating actions
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D. Disciplinary actions against staff negligent in care.
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E. Mentoring in the role.
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ANSWER
A. Understanding the job description of the role of team leader.
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C. Validating proof of competence before delegating actions.
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E. Mentoring in the role.
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QUESTION 5 vc
A charge nurse refuses to report the healthcare provider about a drop of blood pressure
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for a client with sepsis. What initial step taken by the direct care nurse should safeguard
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her against malpractice claim?
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 6 vc
Employer is sued for the employees negligent acts when injury occurs
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ANSWER
Vicarious liability vc
QUESTION 7 vc
According to the case of Thomas v. Nason Hospital, what are the duties of a healthcare co
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rporation?
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Maintain safe and adequate physical facility and equipment Select and retain competent healthcare prov
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e Formulate adopt and enforce rules and policies to ensure quality of care
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QUESTION 8 vc
What strategy helps reduce legal liability for a healthcare facility using agency nurses
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 1 vc
Which statement best describes the law of personal liability in nursing?
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A. The nurse acts as a liaison between the healthcare provider and the client.
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B. The nurse assumes responsibility for all actions towards client
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C. The nurse advocates on behalf of the clients.
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D. The nurse has the right to dignity and respect.
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ANSWER
B. The nurse assumes responsibility for all actions towards clients.
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QUESTION 2 vc
The team leader assigned a float nurse to the surgical oncology unit. What action by the t
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eam leader, ensure safety from negligence claims for team members and herself?
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ANSWER
Assigning a resource registered nurse to assist the float nurse.
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QUESTION 3 vc
What action by the charge nurse could result in a personal liability due to negligence?
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ANSWER
Functioning as a first responder in an emergency
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QUESTION 4 vc
, Which actions by the charge nurse should promote positive client outcomes and reduce
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errors likely to result in malpractice claims?
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A. Understanding the job description of the role of team leader.
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B. Terminating and competent staff involved in client care.
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C. Validating proof of competence before delegating actions
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D. Disciplinary actions against staff negligent in care.
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E. Mentoring in the role.
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ANSWER
A. Understanding the job description of the role of team leader.
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C. Validating proof of competence before delegating actions.
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E. Mentoring in the role.
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QUESTION 5 vc
A charge nurse refuses to report the healthcare provider about a drop of blood pressure
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for a client with sepsis. What initial step taken by the direct care nurse should safeguard
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her against malpractice claim?
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ANSWER
Documenting consultation with charge nurse vc vc vc vc
QUESTION 6 vc
Employer is sued for the employees negligent acts when injury occurs
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ANSWER
Vicarious liability vc
QUESTION 7 vc
According to the case of Thomas v. Nason Hospital, what are the duties of a healthcare co
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rporation?
ANSWER
Maintain safe and adequate physical facility and equipment Select and retain competent healthcare prov
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e Formulate adopt and enforce rules and policies to ensure quality of care
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QUESTION 8 vc
What strategy helps reduce legal liability for a healthcare facility using agency nurses
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ANSWER