Which of the Following Is an Example of an Intentional

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort pertaining to surgical patient care?

• A) A patient suffers a burn due to hot instruments.
• B) Restraints are used on a patient who threatens to leave.
• C) A tissue specimen is misplaced by a transporter.
• D) A retained surgical sponge is discovered in subsequent procedure.

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Definitions:

Building

A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory, constructed as a place of business, residence, or for other uses.

Cash

Liquid assets held by a company or individual, used for transactions or as a reserve for future payments.

Consolidation

Consolidation is the process of combining the financial statements of a parent company and its subsidiaries into a single, comprehensive set of statements.

Outstanding Common Stock

Shares of a company's common stock that have been issued and are in the hands of investors, including those held by the public and company insiders but excluding treasury shares.