What Does the Court Consider in Determining the Nurse's Legal

question 5

Multiple Choice

What does the court consider in determining the nurse's legal liability for standards of care?

• A) Professional conduct, but not experience or education
• B) Professional education, experience, and specific conduct
• C) Professional education, but not experience or conduct
• D) Professional experience, but not education or conduct

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Definitions:

Epidural Anaesthetic

A type of anesthesia that is injected into the space around the spinal nerves in the lower back, causing loss of sensation in the lower body, commonly used during childbirth and certain surgeries.

Reversal Agent

A drug used to negate the effects of another drug, often used in cases of overdose or poisoning.

Gauze Dressing

A thin, woven fabric used in medical settings to protect wounds, absorb fluids, and aid in the healing process.

Gate Control Theory

A theory that suggests pain is not solely determined by physical injury but by a combination of physical and psychological factors that cause pain signals to be perceived by the brain.