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Ross-Kerr and Wood’s Canadian Nursing Issues & Perspectives: CDN NURSING ISSUES & PERSPECTIVES 6th Edition
Chapter 13 : The Practising Nurse and the Law Questions
Question 1 of 5
In which year was the Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS) established?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The CNPS was established in 1988.
Question 2 of 5
The Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS) was established at the request of the provincial and territorial professional nursing associations as a result of which following occurrence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The CNPS was established at the request of the provincial and territorial professional associations in nursing as a result of escalating costs of professional liability insurance.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following are common considerations for electronic health records?
Correct Answer: A,C,F,G
Rationale: Some of the common considerations for electronic health records are that they remain secure from interference or unauthorized access, they can display and print each patientâ??s record separately, they have automatic backup and recovery, and they maintain an audit trail.
Question 4 of 5
For which following reason should nurses be aware of the risks and responsibilities inherent in their practice?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The extension of the nurseâ??s scope of practice, substantial improvements in salaries and working conditions for nurses, and a greater propensity for the public to seek damages for professional negligence are all reasons for nurses to be aware of the risks and responsibilities inherent in their practice.
Question 5 of 5
Which following principle is common to each province in relation to regulation of nurses?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The common principle throughout each province is the legislation of a governing body whose role is to register, monitor, and discipline nurses within the province or territory.