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NUR 3029 Fundamentals Exam 2 focus conceptsquestions with correct answers
What kind of law is the Florida Nurse Practice Act? (FNPA) Correct
Answer-Statutory (specifically civil)
What are Nursing Practice Acts Correct Answer-State laws that protect
citizens, hold nurses accountable, and ensure that care is consistent with
best practice within the scope and standards of nursing
What chapter of Florida Statutes is the Florida Nurse Practice Act?
(FNPA) Correct Answer-Chapter 464
What does the FNPA do? Correct Answer-Protect patients from unsafe
practitioners through licensure
What is reciprocity in nursing? Correct Answer-An agreement among
states to mutually recognize licenses from any state part of the pact
When must a nursing license be renewed? What is required for renewal?
Correct Answer-Every 2 years; proof of CEU's (Continuing Education
Units)
What does failure to renew license on time result in? Correct Answer-
Suspension of the license
,What are reasons for revocation or denial of a nursing license? Correct
Answer-Record of DUI's, domestic violence, felonies, and misleading
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What is malpractice? Correct Answer-Professional negligence
What is required in a malpractice lawsuit? Correct Answer-That a
service/duty was owed, that there was a breach of duty, that injury or
harm occurred, and that injury/harm was because of failure to perform
duty
What is never documented in a patient's chart regarding an injury?
Correct Answer-The incident report
What should be included in an incident report? Correct Answer-
Objective and factual description of what happened
Observations made
Follow up actions including notification of healthcare provider
Evaluation and documentation of patient's response
In a malpractice lawsuit, who has the burden of proof? Correct Answer-
The patient or lawyer of the patient
What can a complaint about a nurse being made to the board of nursing
result in? Correct Answer-Restriction, suspension, or revocation of
license
,What does HIPAA stand for? Correct Answer-Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act
What does HIPAA do? Correct Answer-Provides rights to patients and
protects employees
What did HIPAA establish? Correct Answer-A patient's right to consent
to the use and disclosure of their protected health information, to inspect
and copy one's medical records, and to amend mistaken or incomplete
information
What is patient privacy? Correct Answer-The right of patients to keep
personal information from being disclosed
What is patient confidentiality? Correct Answer-Protection of private
patient information once it is disclosed in healthcare settings
What does a nurse's violation of HIPAA result in? Correct Answer-
Penalization or termination of employment
What needs to be used when patient material/records are being faxed
between units? Correct Answer-A cover letter
What should a nurse do with papers containing patient identifiers at the
end of every shift? Correct Answer-Shred them
, Who can sign organ donation documents? Correct Answer-Anyone over
the age of 18
If a minor wishes to have organs donated, what must they do? Correct
Answer-Let their parent/guardian know as they will be the one to sign
the form
What is informed consent? Correct Answer-Permission given by the
patient to receive treatment by provider after receiving full disclosure of
treatment
What 6 elements must be included in the disclosure of treatment when
obtaining informed consent? Correct Answer-1. An explanation of the
procedure or treatment
2. Names and qualifications of people performing and assisting in the
procedure
3. Description of risks of procedures, including death and anticipated
pain/discomfort
4. An explanation of alternative therapies to the procedure or treatment
5. An explanation of the patient's right to refuse the procedure or
treatment without discontinuing other supportive care
6. An explanation of the patient's right to refuse the procedure or
treatment even after it has begun
What does a patient signing consent to a treatment mean? Correct
Answer-That they understood all 6 elements WITHOUT COERCION
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