Legal Aspects & Professional Conduct in Nursing

1 / 10

What is the primary purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?

To regulate hospital policies

To ensure safe nursing practice

To determine patient rights

To protect physicians from lawsuits

2 / 10

Which of the following is NOT considered an unprofessional nursing behavior?

Maintaining patient confidentiality

Ignoring a patient’s request for pain medication

Administering medication without a doctor's order

Discussing patient details with unauthorized individuals

3 / 10

What is moral distress in nursing?

Stress caused by lack of knowledge

A conflict between a nurse’s values and required actions

Stress due to poor teamwork

A minor workplace disagreement

4 / 10

A nurse administers the wrong medication, but the patient is unharmed. Is this still malpractice?

No, because no harm was caused

Yes, because the nurse was negligent

No, because mistakes are common

Yes, but only if the patient files a complaint

5 / 10

What is the purpose of the Good Samaritan Law?

To protect healthcare workers from lawsuits when helping in emergencies

To enforce ethical behavior in hospitals

To ensure equal pay for nurses

To regulate nursing licensure

6 / 10

Which strategy can help prevent workplace burnout among nurses?

Increasing workload

Encouraging self-care and rest

Avoiding team collaboration

Reducing communication with patients

7 / 10

Which act regulates nursing practice in India?

Indian Penal Code

Nurses Registration Act

Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act

The Indian Nursing Council Act

8 / 10

Which law protects patient health information privacy?

HIPAA

OSHA

Nurse Practice Act

Good Samaritan Law

9 / 10

Which of the following is an example of workplace violence in nursing?

A nurse receiving verbal abuse from a patient’s relative

A nurse explaining treatment options to a patient

A nurse refusing to work overtime

A nurse documenting patient care in medical records

10 / 10

Which type of consent is required before performing an invasive procedure?

Verbal consent

Informed consent

Implied consent

Assumed consent

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