The questions contain examples that highlight various legal terms associated with those who work in health care. Many of the examples could be classified under several different terms. Choose the term that is best highlighted by the example.
This practice test should not be considered legal advice - it is for informational purposes only.
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Legal Terms in Health Care |
Nursing Practice Test by Katrena |
Caregiver slaps a patient |
Example of physical abuse |
Taking money out of someone else's bank account |
Financial abuse example |
Nursing home resident getting in bed with a confused resident |
Example of sexual abuse |
Treating adult patient like a child |
Example of psychological abuse |
Caregiver enters room without knocking |
Invasion of privacy example |
Threatening to tie someone's hands |
Assault example |
Nursing taking patient's medicine |
Substance abuse example |
Making fun of someone's culture at work |
Workplace violence example |
Husband threatens to kidnap kids if wife tells nurse he hit her |
Domestic violence example |
Patient burned by hot bath water |
Negligence example |
Nurse aide gives medications when not trained or allowed to do so |
Malpractice example |
Forcing nursing home resident to eat in room |
Involuntary seclusion example |
Caregiver stealing items from client |
Misappropriation of property example |
Nurse not answering call bell |
Active neglect example |
Patient is forced to take a bath after he refuses |
Battery example |
Worker offered promotion in return for dating |
Sexual harassment example |
Forcing a patient to stay in the hospital |
False imprisonment example |
Diabetic resident does not receive snacks |
Passive neglect example |
Free nursing practice test on legal terms and issues |
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