A Group of Nurses Are Reviewing the Concept of Quasi-Intentional

question 30

Multiple Choice

A group of nurses are reviewing the concept of quasi-intentional torts as applied to a long-term care facility. Which scenario would the nurses identify as being indicative of this legal consequence?

• A) The resident is restrained to a chair in the day room to prevent wandering.
• B) The nursing assistant slaps a resident's hand when the resident pinches another resident.
• C) The local newspaper publishes pictures of residents enjoying a holiday presentation by children.
• D) The nursing home provides a list of names and clothing sizes to a local group who wishes to purchase birthday gifts for residents.
• E) A resident wanders away from the facility and is found 2 miles away.

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Definitions:

Cholecystokinin

A hormone secreted by the small intestine that aids digestion by stimulating the gallbladder to release bile and the pancreas to secrete enzymes.

Bile

A substance created in the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile is a bitter, yellow-green fluid that is used in the digestion of fats.

Alimentary Canal

The digestive tract from the mouth to the anus, including all the organs involved in digestion and absorption.

Submucosa

The layer of the alimentary canal located between the mucosa and the muscular layer.