Legislation in nursing, profession and related organisations
Time: 15:00
What is the primary purpose of a state's Nurse Practice Act (NPA)?
[a] To set the salary scale for nurses within the state.
[b] To establish the nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in hospitals.
[c] To define the legal scope of nursing practice and protect public safety.
[d] To list the benefits offered by professional nursing organizations.
The state agency responsible for granting nursing licenses, approving nursing education programs, and taking disciplinary action against nurses is the:
[a] American Nurses Association (ANA).
[b] National League for Nursing (NLN).
[c] The Joint Commission.
[d] State Board of Nursing (SBN).
A nurse threatens to place a patient in restraints if they do not stay in bed. This is an example of which intentional tort?
[a] Assault.
[b] Battery.
[c] Negligence.
[d] False imprisonment.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted primarily to:
[a] Ensure all citizens have health insurance.
[b] Protect the privacy and confidentiality of patient health information.
[c] Allow healthcare providers to share patient information freely.
[d] Standardize the cost of medical procedures.
Which organization is the primary professional association for registered nurses in the United States, representing the interests of the nation's nurses?
[a] National League for Nursing (NLN).
[b] International Council of Nurses (ICN).
[c] American Nurses Association (ANA).
[d] The State Board of Nursing.
Good Samaritan Laws generally protect a nurse who provides emergency care at the scene of an accident, as long as the nurse:
[a] Is an employee of a local hospital.
[b] Receives monetary compensation for the help.
[c] Acts in a reasonable and prudent manner within their scope of practice.
[d] Performs advanced procedures they learned in a training course.
The legal document in which a patient designates another person to make healthcare decisions for them if they become unable to do so is called a:
[a] Living Will.
[b] Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care.
[c] Informed Consent.
[d] Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) order.
The failure of a nurse to act as a reasonably prudent nurse would in a similar situation, resulting in harm to a patient, is legally defined as:
[a] Assault.
[b] Slander.
[c] Negligence or Malpractice.
[d] A breach of contract.
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) and the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) are examples of which type of professional organization?
[a] Regulatory bodies.
[b] Governmental agencies.
[c] Specialty practice organizations.
[d] International nursing associations.
What is the nurse's primary role regarding informed consent for a surgical procedure?
[a] To explain the risks and benefits of the surgery to the patient.
[b] To decide if the patient is competent to sign the consent form.
[c] To act as a witness, confirming the patient gave consent voluntarily and appears competent.
[d] To obtain the consent on behalf of the physician.
The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA) requires healthcare facilities to:
[a] Provide free healthcare to all patients.
[b] Inform patients of their right to make decisions regarding their care, including the right to have an advance directive.
[c] Report all cases of suspected abuse to the authorities.
[d] Ensure patient confidentiality in all communications.
The organization that focuses on promoting excellence in nursing education to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce is the:
[a] American Nurses Association (ANA).
[b] The Joint Commission.
[c] National League for Nursing (NLN).
[d] International Council of Nurses (ICN).
When a registered nurse delegates a task to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), who retains the ultimate accountability for the patient's outcome?
[a] The UAP.
[b] The nurse manager.
[c] The hospital.
[d] The registered nurse.
The legal significance of charting is that a patient's medical record:
[a] Is primarily used for billing purposes.
[b] Is owned by the patient and can be altered by them.
[c] Is a legal document, and "if it wasn't documented, it wasn't done."
[d] Can be accessed by any hospital employee.
A federation of more than 130 national nurses associations, representing nurses in more than 130 countries, is the:
[a] World Health Organization (WHO).
[b] International Council of Nurses (ICN).
[c] United Nations (UN).
[d] American Nurses Association (ANA).
A nurse who physically restrains a competent patient who wishes to leave the hospital may be liable for:
[a] Negligence.
[b] Libel.
[c] False imprisonment.
[d] Invasion of privacy.
What is the primary purpose of licensure for professional nurses?
[a] To generate revenue for the state.
[b] To limit the number of nurses in the workforce.
[c] To establish a minimum level of competency to ensure public safety.
[d] To guarantee a job for all nursing school graduates.
The legal standards of care for nursing practice are determined by:
[a] The patient's personal physician.
[b] The hospital's human resources department.
[c] Nurse Practice Acts, professional organizations, and institutional policies.
[d] The patient's and family's expectations.
Which body in India is responsible for the regulation and maintenance of standards for nursing education?
[a] The Medical Council of India (MCI).
[b] The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
[c] The Indian Nursing Council (INC).
[d] The Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI).
A nurse posting a photo on social media that includes a patient's name on a whiteboard in the background is a direct violation of:
[a] The Good Samaritan Law.
[b] The Patient Self-Determination Act.
[c] HIPAA.
[d] The Nurse Practice Act.
The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows a nurse to:
[a] Practice nursing in any country in the world.
[b] Supervise nurses in other states remotely.
[c] Have one multistate license with the ability to practice in other compact states.
[d] Waive the requirement for continuing education credits.
A nurse administers a medication to a patient even after the patient has clearly stated, "I do not want that medication." This could be considered:
[a] Assault.
[b] Battery.
[c] Negligence.
[d] Libel.
The primary purpose of an incident report is to:
[a] Discipline the employee involved in the error.
[b] Become a permanent part of the patient's legal medical record.
[c] Serve as a tool for quality improvement and risk management.
[d] Inform the patient's family that an error has occurred.
Which of the following is an example of an unintentional tort?
[a] Assault.
[b] Battery.
[c] Malpractice.
[d] False Imprisonment.
The legal principle "respondeat superior" means that:
[a] Every nurse is responsible for their own actions.
[b] An employer can be held liable for the actions of their employee.
[c] A patient has the right to refuse treatment.
[d] A nurse must document all care provided.
Legislation in nursing, profession and related organisations.
No comments: