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Legal Dimensions of Nursing Practice
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Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Legal Dimensions of Nursing Practice
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A nurse is arrested for possession of illegal drugs. What kind of law is involved with this type of activity?
A. civil
B. private
C. public
D. criminal
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Question 2 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?
A. public law
B. statutory law
C. common law
D. administrative law
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A patient is suing a nurse for malpractice. What is the term for the person bringing suit?
A. plaintiff
B. defendant
C. litigator
D. witness
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A nurse is providing patient care in a hospital setting. Who has full legal responsibility and accountability for the nurses actions?
A. the nurse
B. the head nurse
C. the physician
D. the hospital
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Question 5 of 5
What type of law regulates the practice of nursing?
A. common law
B. public law
C. civil law
D. criminal law
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