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37 Cards in this Set
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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 voilent act that is either physical or verbal; the threat of bodily harm
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assisted suicide
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helping an individual who wants to end their life
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battery
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a voilent act against another such as physical strike or beating
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biological death
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permanent and irreversible cessation of the body's 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 be mechanically maintained
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crime
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an illegal act or a felony or misdemeanor
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endorsement
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process by which a license nurse in one state may receive a license in another state without retaking the license 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 my be induced
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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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a law in effect in most state that protects healthcare providers from liability when performing emergency care within the limits of first aid
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informed consent
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giving full information and making sure the client understand 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 by total absence of activity of any of the body systems
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liability
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something one is required to do an obligation often financial
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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 more serious than a felony; punishable by imprisonment 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 responible person would do
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Nurse Practice Act
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the law governing nurse practice in a state or territory
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slander
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malicious and false verbal statement
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tort
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a wrong or injury commited against a person or property for which the injured person has a 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 Adapted 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 Accountablility Act
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LPN
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licensed practical nurse
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NAHC
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National Association of Home Care
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NCLEX-PN
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National Council of Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses
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NCLEX-RN
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National Council of Licensure Examination for Registed Nurses
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NCSBN
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National Council of State Boards for 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
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