Mark Jones Is Receiving Traction in the Physical Therapy Department

question 44

Multiple Choice

Mark Jones is receiving traction in the physical therapy department at Happy Hospital. The therapist sets the traction unit at a level higher than ordered, and Mark is injured. The hospital is liable for the negligent act under the doctrine of

• A) res gestae.
• B) res ipsa loquitur.
• C) res judicata.
• D) respondeat superior.

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