Which of the Following Is a Valid Defence to a Claim

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a valid defence to a claim for damages for losses arising from an alleged negligent act?

• A) The act causing the harmful event was unintentional.
• B) The loss was reasonably unforeseeable or reasonably unpreventable
• C) The act is an indictable offence under the Criminal Code of Canada.
• D) The loss was reasonably foreseeable or reasonably preventable.

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Definitions:

Pulse Oximetry Readings

Measurements obtained with a pulse oximeter, indicating the oxygen saturation level of the blood.

Carbon Monoxide Inhalation

The act of breathing in carbon monoxide gas, which can lead to poisoning due to its ability to displace oxygen in the blood, potentially causing fatal health effects.

Intravascular Dyes

Colorful substances injected into the vascular system to enhance the visualization of structures and processes during medical imaging techniques.

Hypothermic Fingers

A condition in which the fingers become extremely cold and possibly numb, often a result of prolonged exposure to cold temperatures affecting peripheral circulation.