If Sam Points a Gun at Harry, a Stranger, and Says

question 19

Multiple Choice

If Sam points a gun at Harry, a stranger, and says "Prepare to die," but then does nothing, the tort possibly committed is:

• A) negligence
• B) assault
• C) battery
• D) slander
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

CPT Revision

A modification or update to the Current Procedural Terminology code set, used in the medical field to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services.

Local Anesthesia

A technique used to numb a specific area of the body, preventing pain sensation during medical procedures without affecting consciousness.

Discontinued Procedure

A medical or surgical process that is stopped before completion due to safety concerns or unforeseen complications.

Panic Attack

A sudden episode of intense fear or discomfort, accompanied by physical and psychological symptoms, that peaks within minutes.