Which of the Following Refers to the Extent to Which

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to the extent to which, as a matter of policy, a defendant may be held liable for the consequences of his actions?

• A) Proximate cause.
• B) Actual cause.
• C) Cause in fact.
• D) Significant cause.
• E) Legal cause.

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Definitions:

Prognosis

A medical term for predicting the likely outcome of an illness or disease.

Thermometer

An instrument used to measure temperature.

Triage

The method of establishing the treatment priority for patients according to how severe their condition is.

Malignant

Refers to cells or tumors that are cancerous and have the potential to spread to other parts of the body.