The Liability of Partners for Torts Committed by the Partnership

question 33

Multiple Choice

The liability of partners for torts committed by the partnership:

• A)is on the partner who committed the tort.
• B)is joint and several,permitting the injured person to sue any partner individually or all of them together.
• C)depends on whether a partner or an employee commits the tort and if it is a partner the injured person has to sue all of the partners together.
• D)is nonexistent since a partnership cannot commit a tort.

Define and illustrate nursing-sensitive outcomes and their relevance in measuring the impact of nursing interventions.

Determine the characteristics and indicators of successful patient outcomes in relation to specific nursing diagnoses.

Understand the importance of accurate and comprehensive documentation in patient care.

Recognize the purpose and components of various documentation systems and forms used in nursing.

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Definitions:

Theory

A system of ideas intended to explain something, based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.

Frugality

The quality of being economical with resources or expenditure; practicing restraint in the use of materials and funds.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological state of discomfort arising from holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes, leading to behavior change or attitude adjustment.

Consistency

is the tendency to maintain a uniform behavior, attitude, or belief over time.