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sheilaspns

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on: Jul 17, 2018
Which of the following individuals cannot be sued for malpractice in the event of a case of negligence?
 
  1.
  Physician
  2.
  Pharmacist
  3.
  Licensed practical nurse
  4.
  Certified nursing assistant

Question 2

A nurse asks you to hold a patient down against his wishes while she attempts to start an IV. If you do this, you can be prosecuted for:
 
  1.
  assault.
  2.
  battery.
  3.
  performing a procedure against medical advice.
  4.
  libel.


aadams68

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
Malpractice is a term used for negligence. It specifically refers to negligence by a professional person with a license. CNAs do not have a license.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
Battery is the unlawful touching of another without consent, justification, or excuse. In legal medicine, battery occurs if a medical or surgical procedure is performed without patient consent.


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