A breach in criminal law that results in punishment of incarceration at a state or federal prison for less than 1 year is given. This is an example of which type of criminal law?
a. assault c. felony
b. battery d. misdemeanor
D
Crimes are defined as either felonies (serious crimes resulting in imprisonment or death) or misdemeanors (less serious offenses that are punishable by fines or imprisonment of less than 1 year).
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Leon Simon, 84 years old, has been cared for in his home by his wife. He was admitted to a long-term care facility with pressure ulcers on his coccyx and both of his hips. Which of the following interventions would be inappropriate for Mr
Simon's plan of care? a. Bed rest with dressing changes twice a day b. Hourly turning and repositioning program c. Assisted active range of motion and assisted ambulation d. Toileting program to reduce incontinent episodes
Which nursing intervention is best individualized to meet the needs of a specific client?
1) Suction the client every 2 hours per unit policy. 2) Use incentive spirometry every hour while awake per postoperative protocols. 3) Institute swallowing precautions. 4) Move client out of bed to the chair daily; client prefers to be out of bed for dinner.
The main mechanism for avoiding a lawsuit involves:
a. Good liability insurance b. A collaborating physician c. Good documentation d. Open communication skills
Which of the following groups created the standards for evaluating effective nursing care with communities?
a. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing b. The American Public Health Association c. The Quad Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations d. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing