This Power Point is an “Interactive Review” of Chapter 4 material

1. This Power Point is an “Interactive Review” of Chapter 4 material STANDARDS OF CARE

2. True or False? A nurse can be subjected to discipline by a state board even if no harm was done to a patient. TRUE

3. True or False? The National standard of nursing states that a nurse has the duty to practice nursing using the optimal standard of care. FALSE. The National standard of care requires a “standard of care”, but not “optimal care or extraordinary skill.”

4. True or False? Good nursing care guarantees the patient a good result. FALSE.

5. True or False? The National standard of care holds nurses to the same standard of care given the similarity of the situation. TRUE

6. True or False? The majority of states follow the “locality rule” rather than the “National standard”. FALSE

7. True or False? States regulate and define the level of competency required of a nurse. TRUE

8. True or False? Regardless of the situation, the standard for nursing conduct always remains the same. FALSE. The standard of conduct may vary based on the individual situation. [see pg. 16]

9. True or False? The Standard of Care requires the nurse to be aware of any harm that may befall the patient and to take reasonable steps to prevent that harm. TRUE

10. True or False? The conduct of a nurse anesthetist would be considered similar to the conduct of a pediatric nurse. FALSE

11. True or False? Although there are generally recognized courses of treatment for each diagnosis within each specialty, there are also “respectable minority” alternative treatments. TRUE

12. True or False? It is generally accepted that physicians can provide expert testimony in court cases that involve a breach of nursing standards. FALSE. Only a nurse is qualified to establish the standards for the nursing profession.

13. True or False? The American Medical Association sets standards for nursing practice in accredited institutions. False. The Joint Commission sets these standards.