Practice Question
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about torts with a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should include which of the following as an example of negligence?
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Correct Answer:
Failing to notify the provider after a medication error
Rationale:
🔸 Negligence is defined as a failure to take proper care or act in a reasonable, prudent manner, which results in harm or potential harm to the client.
🔸 Failing to notify the provider after a medication error meets this definition because it delays necessary interventions that could mitigate harm and compromises client safety.
🔸 Nurses have a duty to report all errors immediately, no matter the perceived severity, to uphold professional standards and protect the client.
**🔸 Negligence is an unintentional tort, and in this scenario, the omission of action places the client at risk, making it a clear example of negligent behavior.
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This question is from PN Management-2023 which contains 81 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Leadership
- Answer Choices: 4