When the LPN assists an older woman to stand after a fall in a shopping mall parking lot, the woman twists and sprains her ankle. The LPN is protected from litigation by:
1. hospital malpractice insurance.
2. good faith agreement.
3. Good Samaritan Law.
4. personal professional insurance.
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The Good Samaritan Law protects persons who assist at an accident scene if they act in good faith. Professional insurance is not in effect, because the actions were not performed while on duty.
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True False