A client is suing the hospital for malpractice. Before the case ...

[mia]

A client is suing the hospital for malpractice. Before the case goes to court, the attorney meets with staff and reads the medical record. The nurse realizes that the attorney is performing which activity?
 
  1. Burden of proof
  2. Complaint
  3. Discovery
  4. Civil action

Question 2

The nurse forgets to put the call light within the client's reach and then leaves the room. The client reaches for it and falls out of bed. With what should the nurse expect to be charged?
 
  1. Assault
  2. Battery
  3. Negligence
  4. Criminal intent

[jaykayy05]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Burden of proof falls to the plaintiff and is the duty to prove wrongdoing.
Rationale 2: A complaint is a document filed by a person (plaintiff) who claims that his or her legal rights have been infringed on by one or more persons (defendants).
Rationale 3: Discovery is an effort by both parties to obtain all the facts of the situation. It occurs before the trial.
Rationale 4: A civil action is a legal action that deals with the relationships among individuals in society.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Assault is the threat to touch another person unjustifiably.
Rationale 2: Battery is the willful touching of a person that may cause harm.
Rationale 3: Negligence is an example of a tort law. Negligence occurs when something is accidental and harm results, as in this case. Another example of negligence would be if surgical instruments or bandages are accidentally left in a client during surgery.
Rationale 4: Criminal intent implies preplanned actions that are illegal.

[mia]

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[jaykayy05]

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