Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Practice Test

A patient became seriously ill after a nurse gave him the wrong medication. After his recovery, he filed a lawsuit. Who is most likely to be held liable?

1. The hospital

2. The nurse

3. The nurse and the hospital

4. No one because it was an accident

The correct answer is: The nurse and the hospital

In this scenario, both the nurse and the hospital could be held liable for the mistake. While the nurse is responsible for administering the wrong medication, the hospital may also be held accountable for any system failures or lack of proper training that may have contributed to the error. It is unlikely that no one will be held liable as this was a serious mistake that resulted in harm to the patient.