Which Scenario Is an Example of a Tort

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which scenario is an example of a tort?

• A)The primary nurse does not complete the plan of care for a patient within 24 hours of the patient's admission.
• B)An advanced practice nurse recommends that a patient who is dangerous to self and others be voluntarily hospitalized.
• C)A patient's admission status is changed from involuntary to voluntary after the patient's hallucinations subside.
• D)A nurse gives an as-needed dose of an antipsychotic drug to a patient to prevent violent acting-out because a unit is short staffed.

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Definitions:

Process

A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end in business or manufacturing.

Job Order

A work instruction or order for producing a specific quantity of a product or service according to customer specifications.

Conversion Cost

The combined costs of direct labor and manufacturing overheads associated with converting raw materials into finished products.

Direct Labor

The labor cost of workers who are directly involved in the manufacture of products or the provision of services.