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bobbysung

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on: Jul 23, 2018
What is true about nurse practice acts?
 
  a. They informally define the scope of nursing practice.
  b. They provide for unlimited scope of nursing practice.
  c. Only some states have adopted a nurse practice act.
  d. The nurse must know the nurse practice act within his or her state.

Question 2

A physician instructs the nurse to bladder train a patient. The nurse clamps the patient's indwelling urinary catheter but forgets to unclamp it. The patient develops a urinary tract infection. What do the nurse's actions exemplify?
 
  a. Malpractice
  b. Battery
  c. Assault
  d. Neglect of duty


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The laws formally defining and limiting the scope of nursing practice are called nurse practice acts. All state, provincial, and territorial legislatures in the United States and Canada have adopted nurse practice acts, although the specifics they contain often vary. It is the nurse's responsibility to know the nurse practice act that is in effect for her geographic region.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
A nurse is liable for acts of commission (doing an act) and omission (not doing an act) performed in the course of their professional duty. A charge of malpractice is likely when a duty exists, there is a breach of that duty, and harm has occurred to the patient.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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