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Legally, student practical/vocational nurses are held to the level of performance
 
  a. described in the job description for nursing assistants.
  b. described in the outline/syllabus of the course in which the student is enrolled.
  c. of the LPN/LVN.
  d. of the LPN/LVN instructor.

Question 2

The student nurse caring for a patient with a large decubitus ulcer photographs the ulcer without obtaining permission from the patient. The patient developed the ulcer while being cared for at home by her physician husband.
 
  The student plans to give the patient's history and use the photograph in a paper she is writing. The instructor explains to the student that this action is unacceptable and could result in a court action for
 
  a. battery.
  b. malpractice.
  c. negligence.
  d. libel.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The standard of practice for the SP/VN is that of the LPN/LVN. Beginning practitioners are not held to a lesser standard. SP/VNs are not held to the same level of performance as nursing assistants. Holding the student practical/vocational nurse to the level of performance described in the outline/syllabus of he course in which the student is enrolled may not correspond to the Nurse Practice Act (although it should). The instructor would be held to the standard for RNs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
An intentional tort, libel is defined as defamation through written communication or pictures. Giving the history and showing the photograph could damage the reputation of the physician husband. Battery refers to doing bodily harm to the patient. Malpractice and negligence are unintentional torts.




rl

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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