Scope of Practice
This defines what a nurse is legally allowed to do based on education and licensure.
What is scope of practice?
This law regulates nursing practice in each state.
What is the Nurse Practice Act?
This provides ethical guidance for nurses.
What is the ANA Code of Ethics?
Failure to provide care that results in harm is called this.
What is negligence?
Refusing an unsafe assignment demonstrates this.
What is safe professional practice?
Nurses are responsible for knowing their own limits and abilities when providing care.
What is accountability?
The main purpose of the Nurse Practice Act is to protect this group.
Who are patients / the public?
Acting in the patient’s best interest reflects this ethical principle.
Acting in the patient’s best interest reflects this ethical principle.
Professional negligence by a nurse is known as this.
What is malpractice?
Following laws, policies, and ethics demonstrates this.
What is professional practice?
This organization determines nursing scope of practice at the state level.
What is the State Board of Nursing?
Violating the Nurse Practice Act can lead to this consequence.
What is loss or suspension of a nursing license?
Avoiding harm to patients demonstrates this ethical principle.
What is nonmaleficence?
Accurate documentation helps protect the nurse from this.
What is legal liability?
Asking for help when unsure demonstrates this trait.
What is responsibility?
Practicing outside one’s scope may result in this legal issue.
What is negligence?
This outlines legal standards for safe nursing care.
What is the Nurse Practice Act?
Treating all patients fairly represents this principle.
What is justice?
Nurses must report unsafe practices to prevent this.
What is patient harm?
Proper delegation helps prevent this legal issue.
What is malpractice?
A nurse refuses to perform a task they are not trained to do to protect patient safety.
What is staying within scope of practice?
Nurses must follow the Nurse Practice Act even if facility policies conflict.
What is true?
Respecting a patient’s right to make their own decisions demonstrates this.
What is autonomy?
This means the nurse is responsible for their own actions and decisions.
What is accountability?
Ongoing education helps nurses maintain this.
What is competency?