The Classic Case,Windsor V

question 22

True/False

The Classic Case,Windsor v.United States (2013),involved the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

Realize the role of HITECH Act in promoting health information technology to improve healthcare quality.

Understand the role and responsibility of regulatory bodies in handling complaints against nurses.

Recognize the functions of law in regulating Canadian nursing practice.

Apply legal and ethical considerations in the patient consent process.

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Definitions:

Polygraph

A device, also known as a lie detector, that measures and records several physiological indicators such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while the subject is asked and answers a series of questions.

Galvanic Skin Response

Galvanic skin response is a physiological reaction that causes the conductivity of the skin to change in response to emotional arousal, stress, or stimulation.

Physiological Component

The aspect of something, such as an emotion or response, that involves bodily functions and reactions.

Cognitive Component

The aspect of attitudes and beliefs that involves the mental processing of knowledge, information, and belief systems.