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Chapter 7 ADL Legal Dimensions

Across
Punishable by imprisonment in a state or federal penitentiary for more than one year.
Defined as performing an act that a reasonably prudent person under similar circumstances would not do, or controversy, failing to perform an act that a reasonably prudent person under similar circumstances would do.
A legislative body enacts -------- -------. Nurse practice acts, an example of this.
A term generally used to describe negligence by professional personnel.
One of three processes used for credentialing in nursing.
The process of bringing and trying a lawsuit.
The -------- is presumed innocent until proven guilty of a crime or tort.
A court made law involving malpractice is called ------------.
A result of an action by a defendant is called a ------------.
A threat or an attempt to make bodily contact with another person without that person’s consent.
A ---- can be intentional or unintentional acts of wrong doing.
Down
A legal document that permits a person to offer to the public skills and knowledge in a particular jurisdiction, where such a practice would otherwise be unlawful without it.
The process by which a person who has met certain criteria established by a nongovernmental association is granted recognition in a specified practice area.
If you commit a ------- you could go to jail.
A nurse may be called by either attorney to testify as an ------- -------- to explain to the judge and jury what happened.
Involves four elements that must be established to prove that malpractice or negligence has occurred.
One of four elements needed to prove malpractice.
A standard or rule of conduct established enforced by the government that is intended chiefly to protect the right of the people.
An assault that was carried out and include willful, angry, and violent or negligent touching of another person’s body or closes or anything attached to or held by that other person.
Willful and purposeful misrepresentation that could cause, or has caused, loss or harm to a person or property.