NR 446 Leadership Exam 1 Practice

What is professional negligence or malpractice?

Intentional harm to a patient The failure of a professional to act in a reasonable and prudent manner A violation of administrative policy only The absence of any standard of care obligations

Correct Answer:

The absence of any standard of care obligations

Explanation:

Professional negligence, or malpractice, is when a professional fails to provide the level of care that a reasonably prudent professional would under similar circumstances, and that failure causes harm to the patient. This centers on the standard of care—the expected practices and actions in a given situation—and a breach of that standard leads to injury or damage. It isn’t about intentional harm, nor is it simply violating administrative policies; it’s about the quality of patient care and the resulting harm because that care fell short. There is always a standard of care in professional practice, and malpractice occurs when that standard is not met.

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