Which of the Following Is an Example of an Intentional

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort pertaining to surgical patient care?

• A) A patient suffers a burn due to hot instruments.
• B) Restraints are used on a patient who threatens to leave.
• C) A tissue specimen is misplaced by a transporter.
• D) A retained surgical sponge is discovered in subsequent procedure.

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