Comparative Negligence

question 51

Multiple Choice

Comparative negligence:

• A) has been rejected by most of the states.
• B) allows a comparison of negligence between plaintiff and defendant.
• C) only applies when the plaintiff has signed a release.
• D) is a bar to recovery under common law.

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Definitions:

Nasogastric Suction

A medical procedure involving the insertion of a tube through the nose into the stomach to remove contents or gas.

Ventrogluteal

Referring to an area on the body used for intramuscular injections, considered safer due to fewer blood vessels and nerves.

Dorsal Gluteal

Referring to the upper portion of the buttocks, a site for intramuscular injections.

Deltoid

A large, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint that is responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion.