Regulatory bodies (i.e. CNO) - correct answer responsible for the licensing and registration of all nurses in Canada. Responsible for defining the scope
... [Show More] of practice, standards of practice, and code of ethics that nurses must meet in their jurisdiction.
Self regulation - correct answer means the regulator of the licensing organization is responsible for disciplining nurses who do not meet the established standards.
Nursing practice acts - correct answer regulate registration and licensing of nurses, describe continuing competency requirements and any restricted or controlled acts, and explain discipline procedures. '
- Exists to protect the public's health, safety, and welfare
- Provides title protection for nurses
Scope of practice - correct answer determined by legislation and regulatory and licensure requirements.
Standard of practice - correct answer defines the expectation for practical nurses in various practice settings and situations, and generally guides nursing practice.
Jurisprudence exam - correct answer Exam that assesses an applicant's knowledge and understanding of laws, regulations, bylaws, practice standards and guidelines that govern the practice of nursing.
Accreditation Canada - correct answer requires that accredited organizations have clear, written nursing policies and procedures that meet the standards of care and guide a practical nurse's practice.
Tort - correct answer A civil wrong committed against a person or property. May be intentional or unintentional. Not a criminal act but if serious the nurse can be charged with a criminal offence.
Intentional tort - correct answer deliberate actions that violate another's rights and includes assault, battery, invasion of privacy, and false imprisonment.
Assault - correct answer physical or verbal threat that creates apprehension or a fear of being harmed.
- an intentional tort
Battery - correct answer intentional physical contact with an individual without the person's consent.
- an intentional tort
Invasion of privacy - correct answer intentional intrusion into an individual's private affairs.
- an intentional tort
False imprisonment - correct answer intentional obstruction of an individual's freedom and basic rights such as the inappropriate use of restraints.
- an intentional tort
Unintentional Tort - correct answer negligence that is a failure to take the care that a reasonable nurse in similar circumstances would have taken.
Nurse criminal charges - correct answer Potential criminal charges that a nurse could experience:
Theft of narcotics
Theft of client or agency property
Assisted suicide
Criminal negligence
Battery by threatening or inflicting bodily harm
Sexual assault
Accountability principles (for RPN) - correct answer Principles include:
- Are responsible and accountable for their decisions and actions [Show Less]