The Concept of a Crumbling Skull

question 35

Multiple Choice

The concept of a crumbling skull

• A)does not exist in Canadian law.
• B)is exactly the same as the concept of a thin skull.
• C)allows the plaintiff to recover damages for the full extent of a loss, as long as it was reasonably foreseeable that the defendant's carelessness would cause a normal person to suffer some injury.
• D)allows the plaintiff to recover some damages when the defendant's carelessness hastens the occurrence of a loss that the plaintiff eventually would have suffered in any event.
• E)states that a defendant with an intellectual disability cannot be expected to meet the general standard of care.

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Definitions:

Axillary Region

An anatomical area under the shoulder joint where the arm connects to the body, commonly referred to as the armpit.

Necrotic Tissue

Dead or dying tissue that results from a lack of blood supply or infection, often requiring removal to prevent further health complications.

Pressure Ulcer

An injury to the skin and underlying tissue, usually over a bony area, caused by prolonged pressure.

Nonblanchable Redness

A skin condition where red spots do not lighten or disappear when pressed, often an early sign of pressure ulcers.