A Legal Entity with Authority to Act and Have Liability

question 329

True/False

A legal entity with authority to act and have liability separate from its owners is called a sole proprietorship.

Identify the subspecialties within forensic nursing and the tasks associated with each.

Recognize the educational and experiential requirements for forensic nursing practice.

Identify common forms of abuse and neglect, including those against elders and the incarcerated.

Understand the legal and ethical considerations in forensic nursing, including evidence collection and the right to refuse treatment.

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Definitions:

Ankle Joint

The joint where the tibia, fibula, and the talus of the foot meet, allowing for movement such as walking and running.

Gomphoses

A type of fibrous joint that anchors a tooth to its socket in the jawbone.

Dense Connective Tissue

A type of connective tissue with closely packed collagen fibers, providing strength and stiffness to structures like tendons and ligaments.

Fibrous Synarthroses

A type of joint characterized by fibrous tissue connecting bones, which allows minimal to no movement.