Chapter 2 True or False

Question 1

the purpose of civil law is to make the aggrieved person whole again, to restore the person to where he or she was.

Answer 1

true

Question 2

the purpose of criminal law is to punish for the crime and deter and prevent further crimes.

Answer 2

true

Question 3

the duty to care for the patient exists when the nurse accepts a position at a facility

Answer 3

false

Question 4

the nurse who uses unnecessary restraints on a patient may be charged with assault.

Answer 4

true

Question 5

when providing first aid in an emergency situation outside a medical facility, it is important for the nurse to have knowledge of the Good Samaritan Act

Answer 5

true