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Chapter 22 Potter Test

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Even though the RN may obtain the client's signature on a form, obtaining informed consent is the responsibility of the:
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Key Concepts (22)
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Created by elected legislative bodies such as state legislatures and the U.S. congress
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This act allows an individual who is at least 18 years of age to make an anatomincal gift or organ donation:
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Prevent harm to society and provide punishment for crimes
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The nurse is obligated to follow a physician's order unless:
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These describe and define the legal boundaries of nursing practice within each state
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Created by administrative bodies such as State Boards of Nursing when they pass rules and regulations
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protect the rights of individual persons within our society and encourage fair and equitable treatment among people
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The nurses malpractice insurance covers the nurse for incidents that occur:
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The legal definition of death that facilitates organ donation is cessation of:
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When the RN stops to help in an emergency at the scene of an accident, if the injured party files suit and the RN's employing institution's insurance doesn't cover the RN, the RN would probably be covered by:
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broad reaching civil rights act that protects the rights of disabled people. It's also the most extensive law on how employers must treat health care workers and clients infected with HIV
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The most common sources of client injury are:
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Americans With Disabilities Act
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regulatory law / administrative law
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The good samaritan laws, which grant immunity from suit if there is no gross negligence
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statutory law
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Nurse Practice Acts
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physician
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functions of entire brain
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criminal laws
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Uniform anatomical gift act
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the order is an error, violates hospital policy, or would be detrimental to the client
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civil laws
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while the nurse is working within the scope of his employment
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all clients are entitled to confidential healthcare and freedom from unauthorized release of information
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medication errors and falls
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The scope of nursing practice, the established educational requirememnts for nurses, and the distinction between the nursing and medical practice is defined by:
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The Nurse Practice Acts are an example of:
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The client's right to refuse treatment is an example of what type of law?
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RN's are client advocates and ensure quality of care through risk mngmt. and lobbying for safe nursing practice standards
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RN's are responsible for confirming that informed consent has been given for any surgery or other medical procedure before the procedure is performed
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RN's must file incident/occurence reports in all situations when someone could or did get hurt
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the civial law system is concerned with the protection of a person's private rights, and the criminal law deals with rights of individuals and society as defined by legislative statutes
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Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act; sets standars regarding electronic exchange of private and sensitive health information; limits the extent to which health plans may impose preexisting condotion limitations
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legal guidelines for nursing practice
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Legal issues involving death include documenting all events surrounding the death, treating a deceased person with dignity, and obtaining consent for an autopsy from the decedant before death or a close family member after death

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