Question 1
The court is establishing liability in a case in which several actions caused the plaintiff's injury. Which test of causation would be
most useful in this case?
◦ Proximal cause test
◦ But-for test
◦ Substantial factor test
◦ Fact-of-cause
Question 2
The health care facility has sponsored a continuing education offering on emergency management of pandemic influenza. At lunch, a nurse is overheard saying, "I'm not going to take care of anyone that might have that flu. I have kids to think about." What is true of this statement made by the nurse?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
◦ The nurse has a greater obligation than a lay person to care for the sick or injured in an emergency.
◦ This statement reflects defamation and may result in legal action against the nurse.
◦ The nurse has the right to refuse to care for anyone that could endanger the nurse.
◦ This statement is a breach of the Code of Ethics for Nurses.
◦ The nurse has this right, as no nurse-patient contract has been established.
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