Which Behavior Is the Best Way for a Nurse to Avoid

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which behavior is the best way for a nurse to avoid being liable for malpractice?

• A) Purchasing quality malpractice insurance coverage on a yearly basis
• B) Practicing nursing that meets the generally accepted standard of care
• C) Not sharing his or her last name with patients and families
• D) Not delegating any tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel

Identify the role of auxiliary petty cash records and vouchers in managing petty cash.

Describe the process and accounting treatment for change funds and their differences from petty cash.

Understand how to establish and adjust a petty cash fund.

Learn how to reconcile the petty cash fund by accounting for cash shortages and overages.

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Definitions:

Nitrification

A microbial process by which ammonia is converted into nitrate, an important step in the nitrogen cycle.

Ammonium

A positively charged ion (NH4+) formed by the addition of a hydrogen ion to ammonia (NH3).

Nitrates

Salts or esters of nitric acid, containing the NO3- ion, commonly used in fertilizers.

Nitrogenous Compounds

Organic or inorganic compounds containing nitrogen in various chemical forms, important in many biological processes and industrial applications.