What is the term for the commission of an act that a prudent nurse should not have done, or the omission of an act a prudent nurse should have done, that results in injury or harm to another person?
a. Malpractice
b. Negligence
c. Neglect
d. Disregard
ANS: B
To qualify as negligence, it must be proved that a prudent member of the profession would have acted differently.
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ANS:
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a. Orem b. Watson c. Henderson d. King
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A. Speak loudly and in a higher pitch for easier understanding of words. B. Offer alternative methods of communication, such as paper and pencil. C. Restate in exactly the same words if not understood the first time. D. Speak face-to-face, but do not overarticulate your words. E. Use facial and hand gestures while talking.