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The term liability is used when a health care provider is deemed responsible for an untoward event leading to injury of the patient. The term vicarious liability:

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all of the above

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In most cases, legal action against a nurse falls under which branch of government?

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Judicial

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The criminal system's purpose is to punish the wrongdoer for the crime committed; the civil system is designed to compensate the _____ from harm done

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Victim

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The burden of proof in a civil lawsuit is:

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Less stringent than in criminal cases

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The term negligence means:

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Failure to act as a responsible person would act in the same/similar situation

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Malpractice is usually limited to the actions of a professional and:

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All of the above

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A study of case reports shows allegations filed against a nurses tend to fall within one of several categories. These include failure to:

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Follow the standards of care, use of equipment responsibly, communicate, document, asses and monitor, act as patient advocate

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Risk-reduction strategies are essential to ensure the correct surgical site, correct patient, and correct procedure. Which of the following are risk-reduction strategies?

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All of the above

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An adverse event is:

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the first and second statements

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