Chapter 4 Vocabulary

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Advance Directive

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written instructions clients give in advance about the types of healthcare they desire should they become unable to decide for themselves

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Assault

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a violent act, either physical or verbal

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Assissted Suicide

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helping an individual who wants to end their life to do so

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battery

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physical striking or beating

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biological death

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permanent and irreversible cessation of the body'a physical and chemical processes and failure of body cells

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brain death

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irreversible cessation of brain and brain stem function to the extent that cardiopulmonary function must bemechanically maintained

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crime

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an illegal act: a felony or misdemeanor

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endorsement

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process by which a licensed nurse in one state may receive a license in another state, without re-taking the licensing exam

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ethics

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code or rules of behavior

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euthanasia

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an easy or painless death that may be induced often referred to as mercy death or mercy killing

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felony

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a crime more serious than a misdemeanor, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than a year.

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Good Samaritan Act

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law in effect in most states that protects healthcare providers from liability when performing emergency care withing the limits of first aid

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Informed Consent

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giving full information and making sure the client understands before the client consents to surgery or other medical procedures

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legal death

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death, usually declared by a physician, as total absence of activity of any of the body's systems

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liability

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financial responsibility

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libel

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a false or damaging written statement or photograph

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malpractice

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injurious or faulty treatment

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misdemeanor

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a crime less serious than a felony, usually punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than a year

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negligence

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harm done to a person because of failure to do something that a responsible person would do

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Nurse Practice Act

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the law governing nursing practice in a state or territory

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slander

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malicious and false verbal statements

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tort

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a wrong or injury committed against a person or property for which the injured person has the right to sue

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AHA

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American Hospital Association

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AMA

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American Medical Association

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CAT

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Computerized Adaptive Testing

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CEH

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Continuing Education Hour

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CEU

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Continuing Education Unit

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CPR

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Cardiopulmonary reuscitation

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HIPAA

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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LPN

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Licensed Practical Nurse

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NAHC

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National Association for Home Care

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NCLEX-PN

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national council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses

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NCLEX-RN

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National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses

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NCSBN

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National Council of State Boards of Nursing

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PSDA

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Patient Self Determination Act

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RN

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Registered Nurse

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UNOS

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United Network of Organ Sharing