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.

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.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The tort of battery involves intentional touching of another person without consent. There need not be an injury.

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.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The bulk of lawsuits against health care providers are unintentional torts, which are based on complaints of negligence.