Possible Destruction of Evidence Is a Common Type of Exigent

question 17

True/False

Possible destruction of evidence is a common type of exigent circumstance.

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Definitions:

Malpractice Suit

A legal case initiated by a patient against a healthcare provider, alleging negligence or failure to meet professional standards of care, which resulted in harm or injury to the patient.

Cardiac Arrest

A sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness, usually caused by an electrical disturbance in the heart.

Unsafe Patient Assignment

A situation where a healthcare worker is given a workload or patient care responsibility that exceeds safe limits or their competency.

State Board of Nursing

A regulatory body responsible for issuing nursing licenses and ensuring the quality of nursing practice in a specific state.