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NUR3826 Ethical and Legal Aspect of Nursing Practice

Week 1 Discussion

Chapters 1-3 DQ

Please answer ONE of the following Discussion Questions. Please be certain to include the number of the DQ being answered and provide a well-developed and complete answer to receive credit. Also, please ensure to have read the assigned chapters for the current week.

DQ 1 What is the nurse practice act?

Give an example of how the nurse could refer to the nurse practice act on a daily basis?

The nurse practice act would be considered or fall under what kind of law?

DQ 2 What is the nurse practice act?

Give an example of how the nurse could refer to the nurse practice act on a daily basis?

The nurse practice act would be considered or fall under what kind of law?

DQ 3 Provide an example of a scenario inclusive of an event a nurse can become in, with relation to the following:

Criminal action

Administrative law action

Disciplinary action

Civil action

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Week 2 Discussion

Chapters 4-7

Please answer ONE of the following Discussion Questions. Please be certain to include the number of the DQ being answered and provide a well-developed and complete answer to receive credit. Also, please ensure to have read the assigned chapters for the current week.

DQ-1 In talking about Standards of Care, describe in detail a situation or event where you were witness to, whether in your professional role or as a student, where the standard of care was not met. What was the outcome? What could have been done to prevent the occurrence?

DQ-2 In detail, what are the differences between negligence and malpractice? Provide an example of each.

DQ-3 List the common areas of Nursing Malpractice listed in your book. Choose 3 of them and provide a scenario which you have been witness to, either as a professional RN or as a student. What policy or procedure could be instituted to have prevented the occurrence?

DQ-4 What are the main differences between Nurses as Fact Witnesses, Expert Witnesses, and Witness to Documents? What qualifies a nurse as an expert witness?

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Week 3 Discussion

Chapters 8-10

Please answer ONE of the following Discussion Questions. Please be certain to include the number of the DQ being answered and provide a well-developed and complete answer to receive credit. Also, please ensure to have read the assigned chapters for the current week.

DQ-1 Professional Liability Insurance

Go to your employer and ask whether nurses are allowed or encouraged to obtain their own personal liability insurance? If yes or no, what are your feelings in regards to their answer.

Do you have personal liability insurance?

DQ-2 Patient Abandonment / Assignment Refusal

What are your thoughts on both subjects? What warrants you as a nurse to refuse an assignment? What steps would you take to ensure patient safety and to keep your license free and clear? What is the difference between patient abandonment and assignment refusal?

DQ-3 Delegation

What makes delegation successful and what make it unsuccessful? What system do you use for successful delegation?

List steps that you use to ensure successful delegation.

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Week 4 Discussion

Chapters 11-13

Please answer ONE of the following Discussion Questions. Please be certain to include the number of the DQ being answered and provide a well-developed and complete answer to receive credit. Also, please ensure to have read the assigned chapters for the current week.

DQ-1 In reference to Patient’s Rights and Responsibilities, describe a situation where the patient went against the patients R&R, what was the outcome, and how could it have been prevented?

DQ-2 What is the difference between patient confidentiality and HIPPA?

DQ-3 Describe a situation where a patient’s competence is taken into consideration? Who makes the decision if a patient is competent or not?

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Week 5 Discussion

Chapters 14-16

Please answer ONE of the following Discussion Questions. Please be certain to include the number of the DQ being answered and provide a well-developed and complete answer to receive credit. Also, please ensure to have read the assigned chapters for the current week.

DQ-1 What is informed consent? Who and why is able to obtain informed consent?

DQ-2 What are some instances where a nurse can be confronted with refusal of treatment?

DQ-3 What is the nurse’s role during refusal of entreat?

When is it that a patient cannot refuse treatment?

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Week 6 Discussion

Chapters 17-19

Please answer ONE of the following Discussion Questions. Please be certain to include the number of the DQ being answered and provide a well-developed and complete answer to receive credit. Also, please ensure to have read the assigned chapters for the current week.

DQ-1 In regards to patient teaching and education, what are some ways in which a nurse can minimize the risk of liability? Provide an example.

DQ-2 What are the medication rights?

In what circumstances, can a nurse NOT follow the physicians written order?

How can a nurse become negligent with medication administration?

DQ-3 Why is there special importance given to HIV and confidentiality? Please explain.

Can a minor receive HIV treatment without the authorization of a parent or guardian? Explain your answer either way.

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Week 7 Discussion

Chapters 20-22

Please answer ONE of the following Discussion Questions. Please be certain to include the number of the DQ being answered and provide a well-developed and complete answer to receive credit. Also, please ensure to have read the assigned chapters for the current week.

DQ-1 1. What are the differences between Child abuse and child neglect? Are they one in the same?

2. How would you report suspected elder abuse?

DQ-2 Can a minor seek treatment for STD’s, and if so how can they go about it? Do they need to obtain parental consent?

What are the different kinds of restraints? Are they all treated the same when it comes to assessment and documentation?DQ-3

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Week 8 Discussion

Chapters 23-25

Please answer ONE of the following Discussion Questions. Please be certain to include the number of the DQ being answered and provide a well-developed and complete answer to receive credit. Also, please ensure to have read the assigned chapters for the current week.

DQ-1 1. Describe in your own words, your understanding and the differences between false imprisonment and wrongful commitment.

DQ-2 What organs can be donated? When does the donation process begin?

Describe in detail what discharge against medical advice is? What risks are brought to the nurse when a patient leaves AMA? How can this be prevented?DQ-3

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Week 9 Discussion

Chapters 26-28

Please answer ONE of the following Discussion Questions. Please be certain to include the number of the DQ being answered and provide a well-developed and complete answer to receive credit. Also, please ensure to have read the assigned chapters for the current week.

DQ-1 According to your book, list what makes objective documentation. Also, list how to make accurate corrections.

One more thing, according to your book, what is charting by exception?

DQ-2 List 3 positive and 3 negative aspects of electronic documentation per your experience.

DQ-3 Per your book, describe the Joint Commission verbal order use.

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Week 10 Discussion

Chapters 29-30

Please answer ONE of the following Discussion Questions. Please be certain to include the number of the DQ being answered and provide a well-developed and complete answer to receive credit. Also, please ensure to have read the assigned chapters for the current week.

DQ-1 What is the difference between a sentinel event and an adverse event?

DQ-2 List the role of a nurse while doing evidence collection?

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Week 11 Discussion

Chapters 31-33

Please answer ONE of the following Discussion Questions. Please be certain to include the number of the DQ being answered and provide a well-developed and complete answer to receive credit. Also, please ensure to have read the assigned chapters for the current week.

DQ-1 Explain the role and purpose of OSHA and how an employer must comply to its rules and regulations.

DQ-2 What is collective bargaining? Also, what are the elements of a contract?

DQ-3 What is Corporate Liability? As a nurse, how do you view corporate liability?

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Week 12 Discussion

Chapters 34-36

Please answer ONE of the following Discussion Questions. Please be certain to include the number of the DQ being answered and provide a well-developed and complete answer to receive credit. Also, please ensure to have read the assigned chapters for the current week.

DQ-1 What are your thoughts on unionization and collective bargaining?

DQ-2 Explain Vicarious Liability. Also, if an agency nurse is working in a hospital, as a contractor, and they make an error, who is liable?

DQ-3 According to your textbook, what are the steps listed on how to float safely?

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Week 13 Discussion

Chapters 37-39

Please answer ONE of the following Discussion Questions. Please be certain to include the number of the DQ being answered and provide a well-developed and complete answer to receive credit. Also, please ensure to have read the assigned chapters for the current week.

DQ-1 How does the ADA affect nurse’s as employees?

DQ-2 Should an HIV+ nurse or healthcare worker reveal to their employee their status? Please explain.

DQ-3 What is an impaired nurse? What would you do if you encounter an impaired nurse while on-duty?

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Week 14 Discussion

Chapters 40-42

Please answer ONE of the following Discussion Questions. Please be certain to include the number of the DQ being answered and provide a well-developed and complete answer to receive credit. Also, please ensure to have read the assigned chapters for the current week.

DQ-1 What are the steps to take when sexual harassment occurs in the workplace?

DQ-2 What is Risk Management and what are their strategies to minimize violence in the workplace?

DQ-3 What is the difference between an intentional and a quasi-intentional tort?

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Week 15 Discussion

Course Reflection.

For this Discussion Question, I would like for you to discuss what you have learned and what insight have you gained from our 15 weeks together. No sources or support are necessary for this DQ.