If There Is a Hung Jury

question 16

Multiple Choice

If there is a hung jury:

• A)the case must be dismissed.
• B)the judge finds in favor of the defendant.
• C)the case can be retried.
• D)the judge can grant summary judgment.

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Definitions:

Medication Administration

The process of giving a medication to a patient, following the five rights: the right patient, drug, dose, route, and time.

Patient Identification

The process and systems used to ensure the correct patient receives the right healthcare services and interventions.

Medication Error

A medication error is a failure in the process of prescribing, dispensing, or administering a drug, resulting in harmful effects to the patient.

Unintended Synergistic Effect

An unexpected result arising from the combined action of different substances or elements, especially in the context of medications or chemicals, where the combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects.