Author Question: Before a case goes to court, the attorney will make an effort to understand and obtain all the facts ... (Read 76 times)

jrubin · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Before a case goes to court, the attorney will make an effort to understand and obtain all the facts surrounding a situation-for example,

other staff who were working with the client, anyone who might have had access to the client's information, and the client's mental status and condition. This is referred to as which of the following?
1. Burden of proof
2. Complaint
3. Discovery
4. Civil action

Question 2

The student nurse is studying the various applications of law to understand the regulations surrounding nursing practice in the state. What is the type of law that implements and enforces the nurse practice act of any given state?

1. Statutory law
2. Administrative law
3. Common law
4. Public law

okolip · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Burden of proof falls to the plaintiff and is the duty to prove wrongdoing.
Rationale 2: Complaint is a document filed by a person (plaintiff) who claims that his or her legal rights have been infringed on by one or more persons (defendants).
Rationale 3: Discovery is an effort by both parties to obtain all the facts of the situation. It occurs before the trial.
Rationale 4: Civil action is a legal action that deals with the relationships among individuals in society.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Statutory laws are laws enacted by any legislative body.
Rationale 2: Administrative agencies are given authority to create rules and regulations to enforce statutory law when the state legislature passes a statute. State boards of nursing write rules and regulations to implement and enforce a nurse practice act, which was created through statutory law but is enforced by administrative law.
Rationale 3: Common law refers to laws evolved from court decisions.
Rationale 4: Public law refers to the body of law that deals with relationships between individuals and the government and governmental agencies.