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Ross-Kerr and Wood’s Canadian Nursing Issues & Perspectives: CDN NURSING ISSUES & PERSPECTIVES 6th Edition
Chapter 13 Questions
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
Which following province has legislation that requires the nursing regulatory body and its voluntary functions to remain separate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ontario has legislation that requires that the nursing regulatory body and its voluntary functions remain separate.
Question 4 of 5
Negligence lawsuits are primarily about compensation for damages, whereas complaints of professional misconduct or incompetence are about which one of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Negligence lawsuits are primarily about compensation for damages, whereas complaints of professional misconduct or incompetence are about registration and practice permits.
Question 5 of 5
The majority of lawsuits against health care providers are classified as which following type?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The bulk of lawsuits against health care providers are unintentional torts, which are based on complaints of negligence.