The state orders a person newly diagnosed with tuberculosis to be ...

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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

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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.