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nummyann · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

If a patient falls out of bed because the side rails were not raised, this action would constitute:

A. a felony.
B. assault.
C. battery.
D. negligence.

Question 2

Margaret is a nurse of 15 years. Her husband is in the army and they have recently relocated to a new city. Margaret has worked in a variety of nursing areas and would like to find a unit within the hospital that mirrors her professional values.

The best way for Margaret to find a unit that would be a good fit is for her to examine which of the following documents? A. Hospital mission statement
B. Unit scope of practice
C. Unit philosophy of care
D. Hospital vision statement

snackralk · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
A felony is a serious offense that has a penalty of imprisonment for greater than a year or possibly even death. Assault is any intentional threat to bring about harmful or offensive contact with another individual. Battery is any intentional touching without consent.

Answer to Question 2

C
A philosophy of care incorporates the professional nursing staff 's values and concerns for the way that they view and care for patients. For example, a philosophy addresses the nursing unit's purpose, how staff will work with patients and families, and the standards of care for the work unit. A philosophy is a vision for how to practice nursing.