This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A client is suing the hospital for malpractice. Before the case goes to court, the attorney meets ... (Read 131 times)

mia

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 564
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



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

jaykayy05

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 329
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.





 

Did you know?

Certain chemicals, after ingestion, can be converted by the body into cyanide. Most of these chemicals have been removed from the market, but some old nail polish remover, solvents, and plastics manufacturing solutions can contain these substances.

Did you know?

The U.S. Pharmacopeia Medication Errors Reporting Program states that approximately 50% of all medication errors involve insulin.

Did you know?

Since 1988, the CDC has reported a 99% reduction in bacterial meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae, due to the introduction of the vaccine against it.

Did you know?

Barbituric acid, the base material of barbiturates, was first synthesized in 1863 by Adolph von Bayer. His company later went on to synthesize aspirin for the first time, and Bayer aspirin is still a popular brand today.

Did you know?

Serum cholesterol testing in adults is recommended every 1 to 5 years. People with diabetes and a family history of high cholesterol should be tested even more frequently.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library