A Person Arrives at the Emergency Department Complaining of Chest

question 21

Multiple Choice

A person arrives at the emergency department complaining of chest pain. While the doctor is examining the patient, the patient becomes unconscious. The physician performs life-saving measures to treat the patient. The physician determines that the patient needs emergency surgery or will definitely die. The patient is rushed to surgery. This is an example of:

• A) general consent.
• B) ethical dilemma.
• C) implied consent.
• D) informed consent.

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Definitions:

Allowance

A provision in accounting for a reduction in the value of receivables or inventories, often related to potential bad debts or damaged goods.

Fair Value

The price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

Classified Balance Sheet

A balance sheet that contains standard classifications or sections.

Personal Cash

Refers to the liquid assets that an individual holds for the purpose of immediate or near-term spending or investment.