The Most Common Types of Patient-Care Errors Committed by Operating

question 32

Multiple Choice

The most common types of patient-care errors committed by operating room personnel, including negligence and malpractice, are categorized as:

• A) intentional torts
• B) corporate liability
• C) unintentional torts
• D) standard of care

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Definitions:

Operating Leases

Agreements that allow one to use an asset for a specified period without owning it, typically with lower monthly payments than a finance lease.

Zero Cash Balances

A company's financial situation where the cash account balance reaches zero, often intentionally managed through cash sweep accounts to optimize liquidity.

Debt Capital

Funds borrowed by an entity that must be repaid over time, typically with interest.

Tight Economies

Economies characterized by limited credit availability, slow economic growth, or high unemployment rates.