Nurses are protected by laws such as Good Samaritan acts. Which of the following situations would apply as part of these acts?
1. A nurse gives CPR to a client brought to the emergency department; later the client is found to have a "Do Not Resuscitate" order.
2. A nurse gives first aid to a child injured in a sporting event.
3. A nursing student tries to insert an airway in an unconscious client.
4. A nurse leaves the scene of an emergency to call for help.
5. A nurse helps deliver the baby of a neighbor during a snowstorm.
Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale 1: 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.
Rationale 2: 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.
Rationale 3: A nursing student trying to insert an airway is not appropriate, since it would be above the level of care a student is able to do.
Rationale 4: 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.
Rationale 5: 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. Attending to the emergency delivery of an newborn would be considered a level of care provided by any other reasonable person under similar circumstances.
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