A Tort Is

question 395

Multiple Choice

A tort is:

• A) a breach of a duty owed to another that causes harm
• B) a public law
• C) designed to criminally punish wrongdoers
• D) a wrong defined by Congress
• E) a legal wrong defined by state legislatures

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Definitions:

Activity Intolerance

A state in which a person has insufficient physiological or psychological energy to endure or complete required or desired daily activities.

Towel Bath

A method of bathing that involves using a large towel soaked in warm, soapy water to clean the body, often used for individuals who are bedridden or have limited mobility.

Bed Bath

A method of bathing a person who is confined to bed, using wet towels or sponges to clean the body without immersion in water.

Nurse Call Device

A system used in healthcare facilities that allows patients to alert nursing staff for assistance.