NURS 2700 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Assault A threat or attempt to make bodily contact with another person without that
person's consent
Negligence Performing an act that a reasonably prudent person under the same
circumstances would not do
Malpractice Negligence by a professional
Tort Intentional or unintentional acts of wrongdoing leading to civil legal liability
Statutes Laws enacted by a legislative body
Plaintiff The person or government who claims to have incurred losses as a result of an
action
Defendant The one being accused of a crime ore tort
Whistleblower Employee who report their employer's violation of the law to law enforcement
agencies
Fraud Willful and purposeful misrepresentation that could cause or has caused loss
or harm to people or property
Liability Legal responsibility for one's act or failure to act
Litigation The process of bringing a lawsuit to trial
Credentialing Ways in which professional competence is ensured and maintained
Nurse Practice Act Law established to regulate nursing practice
Contract An exchange of promises between two parties
Licensure A process by which the state determines that one met the minimum
requirements to practice in the profession and the grants a license to do so.
, What does it mean to be a professional nurse? - Requires prolonged specialized education and training that supports the
professional role
- Involves an orientation toward service to a community or organization
- On-going research that supports the profession
- Autonomy
- Professional organization
- Code of ethics
What are essential nursing values that demonstrate - Competence
professionalism? - Integrity
- Positive Attitude
- Collaboration
- Compassion
- Work Ethic
How do professional behaviors develop trust in the Awareness/concern, Recognize needs, Individualized care, Advocating
nurse?
How does the nurse use professional behaviors to meet They have lifelong learning to continue their education, continually reviews
the primary responsibility of nursing/standards of care? standard of care and revisions to it.
What is the standard of practice? general guidelines that provide a foundation as to how a nurse should act and
what he or she should and should not do in his or her professional capacity.
What is the scope of practice? the services that a qualified health professional is deemed competent to
perform, and permitted to undertake - in keeping with the terms of their
professional license.
What is leadership? the ability to direct or motivate a person or group to achieve set goals
What is supervision? Keeping a grasp of the situation and ensuring that plans and policies are being
followed; the art of checking without undue harassment.
What is delegation? the transfer of duties to a third party, whereby one party, the delegator
(delegant) transfers to another, the delegatee, their duty to perform for the
obligee under a contract, subject to the assumption of duties doctrine
What is interprofessional collaboration? "when multiple health workers from different professional backgrounds work
together with patients, families, carers (caregivers), and communities to deliver
the highest quality of care."
What are examples of unprofessional behavior? - Abuse of Power
- Sexual Harassment
- Bullying
- Tardiness
What is RN licensure and the associated rights and Nurse Practice Act regulates and defines nursing, has penalties, exemptions,
responsibilities? and licensure across jurisdictions.
What is the legal concept of standard of care? The Nurse Practice Act is a legal standard that was put in place by legislation
and is monitored by legislature and the state board of nursing. A nurse's
responsibility to do or not do what a reasonably prudent person would do or
not do in that situation.
CORRECT Answers
Assault A threat or attempt to make bodily contact with another person without that
person's consent
Negligence Performing an act that a reasonably prudent person under the same
circumstances would not do
Malpractice Negligence by a professional
Tort Intentional or unintentional acts of wrongdoing leading to civil legal liability
Statutes Laws enacted by a legislative body
Plaintiff The person or government who claims to have incurred losses as a result of an
action
Defendant The one being accused of a crime ore tort
Whistleblower Employee who report their employer's violation of the law to law enforcement
agencies
Fraud Willful and purposeful misrepresentation that could cause or has caused loss
or harm to people or property
Liability Legal responsibility for one's act or failure to act
Litigation The process of bringing a lawsuit to trial
Credentialing Ways in which professional competence is ensured and maintained
Nurse Practice Act Law established to regulate nursing practice
Contract An exchange of promises between two parties
Licensure A process by which the state determines that one met the minimum
requirements to practice in the profession and the grants a license to do so.
, What does it mean to be a professional nurse? - Requires prolonged specialized education and training that supports the
professional role
- Involves an orientation toward service to a community or organization
- On-going research that supports the profession
- Autonomy
- Professional organization
- Code of ethics
What are essential nursing values that demonstrate - Competence
professionalism? - Integrity
- Positive Attitude
- Collaboration
- Compassion
- Work Ethic
How do professional behaviors develop trust in the Awareness/concern, Recognize needs, Individualized care, Advocating
nurse?
How does the nurse use professional behaviors to meet They have lifelong learning to continue their education, continually reviews
the primary responsibility of nursing/standards of care? standard of care and revisions to it.
What is the standard of practice? general guidelines that provide a foundation as to how a nurse should act and
what he or she should and should not do in his or her professional capacity.
What is the scope of practice? the services that a qualified health professional is deemed competent to
perform, and permitted to undertake - in keeping with the terms of their
professional license.
What is leadership? the ability to direct or motivate a person or group to achieve set goals
What is supervision? Keeping a grasp of the situation and ensuring that plans and policies are being
followed; the art of checking without undue harassment.
What is delegation? the transfer of duties to a third party, whereby one party, the delegator
(delegant) transfers to another, the delegatee, their duty to perform for the
obligee under a contract, subject to the assumption of duties doctrine
What is interprofessional collaboration? "when multiple health workers from different professional backgrounds work
together with patients, families, carers (caregivers), and communities to deliver
the highest quality of care."
What are examples of unprofessional behavior? - Abuse of Power
- Sexual Harassment
- Bullying
- Tardiness
What is RN licensure and the associated rights and Nurse Practice Act regulates and defines nursing, has penalties, exemptions,
responsibilities? and licensure across jurisdictions.
What is the legal concept of standard of care? The Nurse Practice Act is a legal standard that was put in place by legislation
and is monitored by legislature and the state board of nursing. A nurse's
responsibility to do or not do what a reasonably prudent person would do or
not do in that situation.
