NURSING JURISPRUDENCE EXAM TEST BANK/ACTUAL
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Definition
Negligence committed by a person in his or her professional
capacity is malpractice. Also known as professional negligence.
Medical and nursing malpractice occur when a doctor or nurse fails
to do that which a reasonable, prudent doctor or nurse would
do
under the same or similar circumstances, or does that which a
reasonable or prudent doctor or nurse would not do under the
same or similar circumstances.
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, Malpractice Civil Law
Criminal Law Malfeasance
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Definition
Types:
Libel - printed or
broadcast Slander -
spoken
BON Mission Fulfilled Through Intentional Tort: Battery
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Definition
,Year after year, Nursing is recognized as one of the most trusted
professions.It is important to maintain that trust, so we can practice
efficiently....what is good and bad and with moral duty and
obligation...
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Nursing Ethics Ethical Conduct
Moral Resilience Sustainability
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Definition
Example of this tort: A nurse threatens to place an NG tube in a
client who is refusing to eat
Intentionally placing another in apprehension or fear that they will
suffer harmful or offensive contact.
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Intentional Tort: Assault Protections for the Nurse
Nurse Practice Act (NPA) Employer Duty to Report
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Definition
To practice in a state that is not part of the Compact, the nurse must
obtain license from the non-party state
May concurrently hold a home state license and a license to
practice in a non-party state
If you live in a non-party state, you must obtain a non-resident Texas
license in order to practice in Texas
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Practice in a Non-Party State Standards of Nursing Practice
Elements of a Nursing Malpractice Nurse Licensure Compact -
Lawsuit Definitions
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Definition
As a nurse in Texas, you have a responsibility to know and follow the
Nursing Practice Act and all applicable BON Rules and Regulations
relating to your nursing practice. All current BON Rules and
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