« previous next »

Author Question: The state orders a person newly diagnosed with tuberculosis to be quarantined. Which of the ... (Read 63 times)

waynest

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 553
on: Jul 8, 2018
The state orders a person newly diagnosed with tuberculosis to be quarantined. Which of the following best describes the type of law that allows the state to do this?
 
  a. Constitutional
  b. Common
  c. Judicial
  d. State

Question 2

States have certain continuing education requirements for persons to renew a nursing license. Which of the following best describes the type of law that is being used?
 
  a. Constitutional law
  b. Legislation and regulation
  c. Judicial and common law
  d. Police power


fraziera112

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 356
Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Constitutional law provides overall guidance for selected practice situations. Judicial law is based on court or jury decisions. Common law means that judges are bound by previous decisions un-less they are convinced that the older law is no longer relevant or valid. State law is not one of the types of law.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Licensing is regulated by each state's nurse practice act as a function of the board of nursing. Constitutional law provides overall guidance for selected practice situations. Judicial law is based on court or jury decisions. Common law means that judges are bound by previous decisions un-less they are convinced that the older law is no longer relevant or valid. Police power is state power concerning health care. This power allows states to act to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their citizens.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The eye muscles are the most active muscles in the whole body. The external muscles that move the eyes are the strongest muscles in the human body for the job they have to do. They are 100 times more powerful than they need to be.

Did you know?

Chronic necrotizing aspergillosis has a slowly progressive process that, unlike invasive aspergillosis, does not spread to other organ systems or the blood vessels. It most often affects middle-aged and elderly individuals, spreading to surrounding tissue in the lungs. The disease often does not respond to conventionally successful treatments, and requires individualized therapies in order to keep it from becoming life-threatening.

Did you know?

As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.

Did you know?

On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.

Did you know?

Prostaglandins were first isolated from human semen in Sweden in the 1930s. They were so named because the researcher thought that they came from the prostate gland. In fact, prostaglandins exist and are synthesized in almost every cell of the body.

Different gene orders give different double recombinants Different gene orders give different double recombinants
Cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is characterized by a chronic deterioration of the liver, replacing healthy cel Cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is characterized by a chronic deterioration of the liver, replacing healthy cel
A person with a defective "P" gene might only have it effect the Hair A person with a defective "P" gene might only have it effect the Hair
Most Commonly Diagnosed Mental Disorders Most Commonly Diagnosed Mental Disorders
Enthalpic stabilization of the transition state in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction Enthalpic stabilization of the transition state in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction
Changes of State of Water Changes of State of Water
Video: Stretch reflex & Tendon reflex

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library