CCBC NUR 129 FINAL - Advance Directive - correct answer- Written or ...

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CCBC NUR 129 FINAL

EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.

Advance Directive - correct answer- Written or verbal instructions created by the patient describing specific wishes about medical in the event they become incapacitated

Case law - correct answer- body of written opinions created by judges in federal and state appellate courses (judge law/common law)

Civil Law - correct answer- Tort law that deals with conduct considered unacceptable. Based on societal expectations.professional malpractice, negligence and assault and battery

Common law - correct answer- Law that is created through the decision of judges

Comparative Negligence - correct answer- liability where damages apportioned among two or more defendants

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Criminal negligence - correct answer- reckless and wanton disregard for safety

Disclosure - correct answer- physician gives information about unanticipated adverse outcomes of treatment and care

Durable power of attorney for health care - correct answer- instrument that authorizes another person to act as one's agent in health care decisions

Error - correct answer- failure of planned action to be completed as intended or use of a wrong plan

Gross negligence - correct answer- Extreme carelessness showing willful or reckless disregard for the patient safety

Immunity - correct answer- Legal doctrine that protects a person from lawsuit or negligent acts or protects an institution from acts of employees

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