On the Way to Surgery,a Patient Expresses Doubt About Proceeding

question 15

Multiple Choice

On the way to surgery,a patient expresses doubt about proceeding with the planned procedure.The patient states that the doctor did not explain it very well and she would like to talk to her again before starting the procedure.The nurse knows the surgery schedule is very tight,reassures the patient that everything will be all right,and administers the preoperative sedation.This scenario describes what possible type of negligence?

• A) Assessment failure
• B) Planning failure
• C) Implementation failure
• D) Evaluation failure

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Definitions:

Agency Relationship

A legal relationship where one party (the agent) acts on behalf of another party (the principal), with the authority to create legal obligations.

Authority End

signifies the termination or conclusion of the legal or official power held by an individual or entity.

Vicarious Liability

Refers to the situation where one party is held partly responsible for the unlawful actions of a third party.

Scope of Employment

The range of activities and duties an employee is expected to perform as part of their job, as defined by their contract or role description.