ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 7 : Legal Dimensions of Nursing Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse has taken a telephone order from a physician for an emergency medication. The dose of the medication is abnormally high. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should question an abnormally high dose to ensure patient safety and clarify the order.
Question 2 of 5
A patient gets out of bed following hip surgery and falls and re-injures her hip. The nurse caring for her knows that it is her duty to make sure an incident report is filed. Which of the following statements accurately describes the correct procedure for filing an incident report?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An incident report should include all relevant details of the incident to ensure accurate documentation and follow-up.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is arrested for possession of illegal drugs. What kind of law is involved with this type of activity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Criminal law deals with offenses against the state, such as possession of illegal drugs, which is considered a crime.
Question 4 of 5
A lawyer quotes a precedent for punishment of a crime committed by the defendant in a trial. What is court-made law is known as?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Common law is developed through court decisions and precedents, as opposed to statutes or regulations.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is suing a nurse for malpractice. What is the term for the person bringing suit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The plaintiff is the individual who initiates a lawsuit, in this case, the patient suing the nurse.