Larry's House Has Caught Fire, and He Is Trapped Inside

question 46

Multiple Choice

Larry's house has caught fire, and he is trapped inside. The neighbors called 911. Two firefighters and one of the neighbors (an accountant) entered the house in an attempt to save Larry. Another neighbor tore away the screening around Larry's porch so that his dog could run to safety. The neighbor who entered the burning house was performing a ________________.

• A)moral imperative duty
• B)supererogatory action
• C)professional duty
• D)discretionary duty

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Definitions:

Body Mass Index

A numerical calculation of a person’s weight in relation to their height, used as an indicator of obesity and health risk.

Nutritional Screening

The process of identifying patients at risk of malnutrition to ensure they receive timely and appropriate nutritional support.

Malnutrition

A condition resulting from an inadequate intake or absorption of nutrients, leading to poor health.

Aspiration

The inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs, which can cause respiratory distress or infection.