Which of the following descriptions of law is correct? A. Statutory law is created by elected legislature, such as the state legislature that defines the Nurse Practice Act (NPA). B. Common law is cre

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6. Nurses are bound by a variety of laws. Which description of a type of law is correct?
Statutory law is created by legislative bodies (elected legislature) and includes acts like the Nurse Practice Act (NPA).
The correct answer is A. Statutory law is created by elected legislature, such as the state legislature that defines the Nurse Practice Act (NPA).

7. When a client is confused, left alone with the side rails down, and the bed in a high position, the client falls and breaks a hip. What law has been broken?
Negligence is the failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in like circumstances, leading to harm. Leaving a confused patient in an unsafe environment is a breach of the duty of care.
The correct answer is C. Negligence

8. When signing a form as a witness, your signature shows that the client:
The primary role of a witness to a signature is to verify that the person whose signature is being witnessed actually signed the document and that the witness saw them do it.
The correct answer is D. Has signed that form and the witness saw it being done.

9. Which criterion is needed for someone to give consent to a procedure?
While a competent adult can give their own consent, if a person is not competent, an appointed guardianship allows the guardian to give consent on behalf of the ward.
The correct answer is A. An appointed guardianship

10. Which statement is correct?
In many jurisdictions, minors are legally permitted to consent to treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) without parental consent to ensure they seek necessary care.
The correct answer is A. Consent for medical treatment can be given by a minor with a sexually transmitted disease (STD).