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joblessjake

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If a patient suffered a burn as a result of improper application of the ESU dispersive (grounding) pad, the individual team member responsible may be found guilty in a lawsuit of which of the following?
 a. assault
  b. battery
  c. intentional tort
  d. negligence

Question 2

Which type of legal action is MOST likely in cases involving tort law and operating room personnel?
 a. civil
  b. criminal
  c. federal
  d. statutory



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a



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