The nurse is reviewing the Good Samaritan acts. For which situation should the nurse realize that these laws apply?
1. Giving CPR to a client brought to the emergency department, when the client later is found to have a "Do Not Resuscitate" order
2. Giving first aid to a child injured in a sporting event
3. Permitting a nursing student to try to insert an airway in an unconscious client
4. Leaving the scene of an emergency to call for help
5. Helping deliver the baby of a neighbor during a snowstorm
Correct Answer: 5
Rationale: The Good Samaritan acts are laws designed to protect health care providers against claims of malpractice in cases of emergency, unless it can be shown that there was a gross departure from the normal standard of care. Giving CPR would be considered a level of care provided by any other reasonable person under similar circumstances. The fact that the client had a DNR order was not apparent at the time of care rendered by the nurse. A nursing student trying to insert an airway is not appropriate, as it would be above the level of care a student is able to do. A nurse should not leave the scene of an emergency until another qualified person takes over. The nurse should have someone else call or go for additional help.
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