Which of the Following Refers to Professional Negligence

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to professional negligence?

• A)Neglect
• B)Malpractice
• C)Abandonment
• D)Dereliction of duty

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Definitions:

Morphine Sulfate

A potent opioid analgesic drug used to relieve severe pain by acting directly on the central nervous system.

Cheyne-Stokes Respirations

A pattern of breathing that cycles between deep, rapid breaths and periods of apnea, often associated with heart failure or brain injuries.

Biot's Breathing

A pattern of breathing characterized by groups of quick, shallow breaths followed by regular or irregular periods of apnea; often associated with brain damage or brain pressure.

Kussmaul's Respirations

A pattern of deep, labored breathing often associated with severe metabolic acidosis, particularly diabetic ketoacidosis.