Laura,a Brain Surgeon,committed a Negligent Act When She Ran a Red

question 18

Multiple Choice

Laura,a brain surgeon,committed a negligent act when she ran a red light and injured Randy,a pedestrian crossing the street.Randy was a mentally impaired adult.

• A) Laura will be held to a higher standard of conduct than Randy given her superior intelligence.
• B) Both Laura's and Randy's conduct will be based on the "reasonable person" standard.
• C) The "reasonable person" standard does not apply to Randy since he is mentally impaired.
• D) The "reasonable person" standard does not apply to Laura nor Randy given their respective degrees of extreme intelligence (one high and one low).

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Definitions:

Conus Medullaris

The tapered, lower end of the spinal cord that occurs near the first and second lumbar vertebrae.

Lumbar Vertebrae

Lumbar Vertebrae are the five vertebrae located between the rib cage and the pelvis in the lower back, designed to bear much of the body's weight and stress.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain; part of the central nervous system.

Foramen Magnum

A large opening at the base of the skull through which the brain connects to the spinal cord.