Terminology

Question 1

Moral

Answer 1

Are the values and beliefs that guide behavior and decision making.

Question 2

Ethics

Answer 2

Is the study of conduct and character.

Question 3

Malpractice

Answer 3

The improper, injurious or faulty, treatment of a client that results in injury or illness.

Question 4

Negligence

Answer 4

Not following the standards of care for patient

Question 5

Tort

Answer 5

An injury that results from another person’s intensional or unintentional action or failure to act.

Question 6

Slander

Answer 6

Malicious verbal statements that are false or injurious.

Question 7

Libel

Answer 7

Written statement or photograph is false or damaging.

Question 8

Assault

Answer 8

Threat or attempt to do bodily harm.

Question 9

Battery

Answer 9

Physical contact with another person without their consent.

Question 10

False imprisonment

Answer 10

Unlawful restraint of a person against his/her will by someone w/o legal auth/ justification.

Question 11

Advance directive

Answer 11

Communicate client’ wishes

Question 12

Informed consent

Answer 12

Patient obtains consent, nurse is responsible that info was given. That patient understands. That document is signed.

Question 13

POLST

Answer 13

physician orders for life sustaining treatment

Question 14

Mandated reporters

Answer 14

Are reported by providers when they see abuse/ communicable diseases.

Question 15

Tachycardia

Answer 15

Condition of rapid heart beat