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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Definitions:

Duty of Loyalty

is an ethical and legal obligation requiring individuals, often corporate directors or employees, to act in the best interest of their company or employer, avoiding conflicts of interest.

Duty of Care

A legal obligation imposed on individuals or entities requiring adherence to a standard of reasonable care to prevent harm to others.

Illegal Dividends

Dividends distributed by a company despite it not having sufficient profits or legally available capital, violating corporate law or its own articles of incorporation.

Shareholder's Derivative Suit

A legal action brought by shareholders on behalf of a corporation to enforce or defend its rights when the corporation's management fails to do so.