Practicing nursing without a license is a: a. misdemeanor. b. ...

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Practicing nursing without a license is a:
 
  a. misdemeanor.
  b. statute.
  c. felony.
  d. tort.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who has had many admissions and readmissions. The nurse believes that the patient keeps coming to the hospital because the patient wants his drugs, and is non-compliant at home with his diabetic therapy.
 
  To reduce the risk of slander against this patient, the nurse should:
  a.
  write observations and opinions in the medical record only.
  b.
  never share observations.
  c.
  make judgmental statements only when necessary.
  d.
  Avoid stating judgmental statements.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Practicing nursing without a license, child abuse, and illegal drug dealing are examples of felonies. A misdemeanor is a crime of lesser consequence that is punishable by a fine or incarceration in a local or county jail for up to 1 year. A felony is a more serious crime that results in the perpetrator's being imprisoned in a state or federal facility for more than 1 year. Statutory law is created by legislative bodies such as the U.S. Congress and state legislatures. Statutory laws are often referred to as statutes. Civil law includes a category of law known as torts, which are wrongs committed against another person that do not involve a contract.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Defamation of character occurs when a public statement is made that is false and injurious to another person. Oral defamation of character is slander. Slander is spoken information that is untrue, causing prejudice against someone or jeopardizing that person's reputation. Written forms of defamation of character are considered libel. Broadcasting or reading statements aloud that have the potential to hurt the reputation of another person is considered libel.