ethics and values ch 22 Flashcards

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Elements needed to prove negligence

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  1. rn owed a duty of care
  2. rn did not carry out or breached duty
  3. pt was injured due to failure of rn to caary out duty
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negligence

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conduct that falls below the generally accepted standard of care of a reasonably prudent person

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intentional torts

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  1. assault (intentional threat)
  2. Battery (touching)
  3. false imprisonment (restraints)
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quasi-intentional torts

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  1. invasion of privacy (HIPPA)

2. defamation of character (slander-spoken, libel-written)

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unintentional torts

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  1. negligence

2. malpractice (professional negligence)

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nursing student liability

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actions exceed scope of practice and cause harm to pt

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emerging adulthood

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lasting from 18-25

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psychosocial changes in young and middle adults

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23-28-refines self-perception and ability for intimacy
29-34- achievement and mastery of surrounding world
35-43-examination of life goals and relationships

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