PNVN 1811 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
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Dorsal cavity - ANS Cranial Cavity: space in skull that contains the brain
Spinal Cavity: space inside the spinal column
State Nurse Practice Act - ANS defines the scope and limitations of professional nursing
practice based on each state
Nursing Licensure - ANS The legal ability to practice as a nurse as defined in a region's nurse
practice act.
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) - ANS individual who is trained to function in an
assistive role to the licensed registered nurse in the provision of patient activities as delegated
by and under the supervision of the registered professional nurse
Common Law - ANS Originates in the courts
Informed consent and right to refuse treatment are examples
Statutory law - ANS Law passed by the U.S. Congress or state legislatures
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,Intentional torts - ANS assault, battery, false imprisonment
Unintentional torts - ANS accidents or mistakes that are not planned or intended that result
in harm to another
Negligence - ANS careless neglect, often resulting in injury
Malpractice - ANS Failure by a health professional to meet accepted standards
4 elements needed to prove negligence - ANS duty
breach of duty
damages
proximate cause
kinds of liability - ANS personal vicarious and institutional
causes of nursing liability - ANS Lack of safety. lack of knowledge, lack of skill
Practicing Beyond scope of practice - ANS A licensee may be prosecuted and disciplined for
practicing beyond the scope of practice authorized in the state. (Most serious misconduct
committed by a licensee)
Demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of the role of the licensee or deliberate
disregard for the role of the licensee.
HIPAA - ANS Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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, Legal Paitent Compentency - ANS 18 or older, pregnant or married women, self supporting
minor
Clinical Patient Comptency - ANS patient is able to identify why they are seeking help,
understand risk and options. able to make a decision
advanced directive (living will) - ANS details the conditions under which life support
measures should be used
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) - ANS a type of advance directive that instructs medical
professionals not to perform CPR if a person's heartbeat or breathing stops.
Good Samaritan Act - ANS States that a volunteer is not held liable for any civil damages that
may occur as a result of their efforts to provide emergency care.
patient centered care - ANS providing care that is respectful of and responsive to individual
patient preferences, needs, and values and ensuring that patient values guide all clinical
decisions
6 phases of Nursing process - ANS 1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Outcome Identification
4. Planning
5. Implementation
6. Evaluation
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100% CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
VERSION 2025/2026.
Dorsal cavity - ANS Cranial Cavity: space in skull that contains the brain
Spinal Cavity: space inside the spinal column
State Nurse Practice Act - ANS defines the scope and limitations of professional nursing
practice based on each state
Nursing Licensure - ANS The legal ability to practice as a nurse as defined in a region's nurse
practice act.
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) - ANS individual who is trained to function in an
assistive role to the licensed registered nurse in the provision of patient activities as delegated
by and under the supervision of the registered professional nurse
Common Law - ANS Originates in the courts
Informed consent and right to refuse treatment are examples
Statutory law - ANS Law passed by the U.S. Congress or state legislatures
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,Intentional torts - ANS assault, battery, false imprisonment
Unintentional torts - ANS accidents or mistakes that are not planned or intended that result
in harm to another
Negligence - ANS careless neglect, often resulting in injury
Malpractice - ANS Failure by a health professional to meet accepted standards
4 elements needed to prove negligence - ANS duty
breach of duty
damages
proximate cause
kinds of liability - ANS personal vicarious and institutional
causes of nursing liability - ANS Lack of safety. lack of knowledge, lack of skill
Practicing Beyond scope of practice - ANS A licensee may be prosecuted and disciplined for
practicing beyond the scope of practice authorized in the state. (Most serious misconduct
committed by a licensee)
Demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of the role of the licensee or deliberate
disregard for the role of the licensee.
HIPAA - ANS Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Legal Paitent Compentency - ANS 18 or older, pregnant or married women, self supporting
minor
Clinical Patient Comptency - ANS patient is able to identify why they are seeking help,
understand risk and options. able to make a decision
advanced directive (living will) - ANS details the conditions under which life support
measures should be used
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) - ANS a type of advance directive that instructs medical
professionals not to perform CPR if a person's heartbeat or breathing stops.
Good Samaritan Act - ANS States that a volunteer is not held liable for any civil damages that
may occur as a result of their efforts to provide emergency care.
patient centered care - ANS providing care that is respectful of and responsive to individual
patient preferences, needs, and values and ensuring that patient values guide all clinical
decisions
6 phases of Nursing process - ANS 1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Outcome Identification
4. Planning
5. Implementation
6. Evaluation
3 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
