When a Nurse Is Called to Be an Expert Witness

question 10

Multiple Choice

When a nurse is called to be an expert witness in a malpractice court case,the nurse draws on many standards of care.All of the following may be used to establish standards for court cases except:

• A)Nurse practice acts
• B)American Nurses Association (ANA)standards
• C)Medical practice acts
• D)Institutional policies and procedures

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Definitions:

Secondary Oocyte

Oocyte in which the second meiotic division stops at metaphase II unless fertilization occurs.

Corpus Luteum

Yellow endocrine body formed in the ovary in the site of a ruptured vesicular follicle immediately after ovulation; secretes progesterone and estrogen.

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid, important for male sexual and reproductive development, as well as muscle and bone mass.

Ligaments

Tough, fibrous tissues that connect bones to other bones, providing joint stability and support.