Legal
An example of an Unintentional Tort
What is
1) Negligence
2) Malpractice
When the goal of Treatment changes from restorative to palliative, allowing a comforting and dignified end.
What is A DNR(Do Not Resuscitate) ORDER
The document expected to be initiated and completed in an unexpected hospital event( NOT a part of the client's medical record).
What is an Incident Report or Unusual Occurrence report.
A student nurse can act as a hospital sitter/ constant observer for a client during a clinical rotation.
True/False
What is FALSE
Rationale: A student nurse must follow the prescribed supervised clinical objectives for every clinical rotation in order to abide by the approved regulated training set by the college and BRN.
A Title #22 , Provision that supports the use of a device, which provides safety for client and caregiver. Written order for use must be provided every 24 hour by a HCP with face to face assessment.
What is restraints
Health Care Proxy- Legal documents notarized or witnessed statements appointing someone else to manage healthcare treatment decisions when the patient is unable to do so.
WHAT is a Durable Power of Attorney
Elements of .....................
includes 1. Duty of care
2. Breach of Duty
3. Causation
4. Damages
What is Negligence
examples : Medication error, Failure to monitor, Improper use of equipment, Failure to follow Protocols, Inadequate Documentation, Patient Falls.
A student nurse once they have been checked off on a skill can perform that skill only under the instructors and Nurses guidance and close supervision in the hospital.
True/False
True
A signed confirmation of agreement after a client is given an explanation of the alternatives, risks and benefits related to impending treatment.
What is INFORMED CONSENT
Provides specific instructions about what medical treatment the client chooses to omit or refuse in the event the client is unable to make those decisions in a terminal illness or condition.
What is a Living Will
Name at least two (2) ways to prevent Negligence
What is
1. ALWAYS FOLLOW STANDARDS PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLS
2. Double check medication and patient identity
3.Document accurately and promptly
4.Communicate effectively with healthcare team
5. Stay current with nursing education and training
6. ADVOCATE FOR Patient safety and safe staffing levels.
Students are allowed to give schedule 3 Narcotics medications in a hospital setting under supervision of the RN
True or False
False - students are not allowed to give sedatives or narcotics in the clinical setting.
A patient and family are at disagreement with the health care team about the next course of treatment, what is the best next step to proceed.
What is consult the Hospital's BIOETHICs COMMITTEE
A Durable power of attorney, allows for an appointed proxy to make health care decisions for the client, however; it excludes power to make these decisions for the client.
What are Financial decisions.
Negligence and Malpractice can result in what consequences?
What are
Patient harm/death, Malpractice claims/Lawsuits,Loss of RN Licenses, Disciplinary Action, Loss of Job, Emotional Distress (patient, family, nurse).
A student nurse who works as a CNA or MA in a hospital or healthcare facility may perform task that are within their scope of practice when they are in the clinical setting
TRUE/FALSE
FALSE - A student nurse must abide by the code of conduct and only perform those skills they have successfully completed under supervision of their instructor, with an instructor and or a nurse. When in the clinical setting the student must avoid harm to the client at all cost.
!!!!!!!!!! DAILY DOUBLE !!!!!!!!
A document that regulates the practice of nursing in each state. Its common purpose is to protect the public, set the scope and standards for practice and through the BRN determines disciplinary actions as warranted.
What is the Nurse Practice Act (NPA)