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arivle123 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse reports a nursing colleague on the unit who is lethargic and verbally responding in a slow manner. What is this an example of?

A) Whistle-blowing
B) Collective bargaining
C) Delegating nursing care
D) Ensuring adequate staffing

Question 2

The nurse is accused of malpractice by a client. List the order in which the steps of the litigation process will occur (use all options).

1) The basis for the claim is determined to be appropriate and timely with all elements of liability present.
2) All parties named as defendants (nurses, physicians, health care agency), as well as insurance companies and attorneys, work toward a fair settlement.
3) Trial takes place; both sides present their evidence and arguments.
4) The case is presented to a malpractice arbitration panel. The panel's decision is either accepted or rejected, in which case a complaint is filed in trial court.
5) Pretrial discovery activities occur: review of medical records and depositions of plaintiff, defendants, and witnesses.
6) The defendants contest allegations.

A) 2, 3, 4, 1, 5, 3
B) 1, 2, 4, 6, 5, 3
C) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
D) 2, 6, 5, 3, 1, 4

Dominic · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Whistle-blowing is when the nurse reports unsafe practice environments. Impaired nurses threaten the safety of clients in the clinical setting, as does inadequate staffing. Nurses may delegate or assign tasks involved in the delivery of nursing care to individuals as long as the individual has sufficient knowledge and skill to perform the assigned task. Collective bargaining is a legal process in which representatives of organized employees negotiate with employers about work conditions.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B

The steps involved in malpractice litigation are as follows: 1. The basis for the claim is determined to be appropriate and timely; all elements of liability are present (duty, breach of duty, causation, and serious damages). 2. All parties named as defendants (nurses, physicians, health care agency), as well as insurance companies and attorneys, work toward a fair settlement. 3. The case is presented to a malpractice arbitration panel. The panel's decision is either accepted or rejected, in which case a complaint is filed in trial court. 4. The defendants contest allegations (argue that there is no basis for alleging deviation from the appropriate standard of care or for proving causation and damages). 5. Pretrial discovery activities occur: review of medical records and depositions of plaintiff, defendants, and witnesses. 6. Trial takes place; both sides present their evidence and arguments. 7. Decision or verdict is reached by the judge and/or jury. 8. If the verdict is not accepted by both sides, it may be appealed to an appellate court.