Management of CareQuestion 680 of 2368
An off-duty nurse stops at a roadside accident and gives first aid in good faith. Which law generally protects the nurse from negligence claims?
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
- Patient Self-Determination Act
- Good Samaritan Law
- Occupational Safety and Health Act regulations
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Correct answer: Good Samaritan Law
Good Samaritan laws protect people who give aid in emergencies outside clinical settings.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Legal Implications: GOOD SAMARITAN LAW. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026