Arellano University

College of Nursing
Legarda – Pasay-Pasig

Competency Appraisal 2 / COURSE AUDIT 2 / CAA 2

DLP

Nursing Care Management 107 B: Professional Adjustment

DADUYA, REINHA MAE DG. AU-PASIG
NAME: ____________________________ BRANCH: ________________
INSTRUCTIONS. Answer the following questions. Write your answers neatly and clearly with complete citation of
reference used (with pages). 25 pts.
1. Differentiate Negligence from Malpractice

Negligence- Negligence is a deviation from the standard behavior or actions that an average, prudent person would use
in a similar situation.

Malpractice- Malpractice is a more specific term and addresses a professional standard of care. Malpractice, also known
as professional negligence, is a deviation from the standard of care that a reasonably prudent health-care professional
would use in a similar situation.

(REFERENCE: NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT FOR PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY CARE BY ELIZABETH
MURRAY, PAGE 85-86)

2. EXPLAIN THE FOLLOWING TERMS / STATEMENTS

DOCTRINE OF RES IPSA LOQUITOR-
DOCTRINE OF RESPONDEAT SUPERIOR-The doctrine of respondeat superior, Latin for “let the master answer,” holds
employers accountable for the negligent actions of their employees, or vicarious liability.
(REFERENCE: NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT FOR PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY CARE BY ELIZABETH
MURRAY, PAGE 90)

DOCTRINE OF FORCE MAJEURE-

ASSAULT-
BATTERY-
SUMMON S-
SUBPOENA-
THE GOLDEN RULE –
EPIKIA –
THE PRINCIPLE OF TOTALITY –

4. The Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 or Republic Act 9173 provides a comprehensive definition and understanding of
practicing the nursing profession. With the previous law being the Republic Act 7164 or Philippine Nursing Act of 1991,
identify the revisions made with the article/sections mentioned below.

a. Article III Organization of the Board of Nursing Section 3. Creation and Composition of the Board

b. Article IV Examination and Registration; Section 15. Ratings

c. Article V Nursing Education. Section 27. Qualifications of the Faculty

d. Rule VI Section 35. Incentives and Benefits

5. Nurse Steph is assigned in the surgical ward and is about to prepare a 16 year old client for Dilatation and Curretage.
Questions below pertain to this situation. Write T if the statement is correct and F if otherwise.
____1. On the day of the surgery, the nurse failed to report that the client took aspirin the night prior to the procedure.
This act by the nurse is considered negligence.
____2. After explaining all information regarding the procedure and obtaining consent from the client, the medical team
may proceed with the surgery.
____3. The hospital may immediately release the client upon his/her and the guardian’s refusal to obtain the treatment.
____4. Post operatively, the client verbalized that she’s been feeling down lately and is unable to sleep at night. The
nurse should include these observations in her documentation.
____5. The nurse received a telephone order for the client after documenting a 38.2C temperature. The nurse should
obtain the doctor’s signature as soon as possible or within 32 hours upon his/her next visit.