The Health Care Practitioner Who Comes to the Aid of an Accident

question 30

Multiple Choice

The health care practitioner who comes to the aid of an accident victim at the scene may not be held liable under which type of defense?

• A) tortfeasor release
• B) denial
• C) emergency
• D) contributory negligence
• E) assumption of risk

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Definitions:

Psychological Needs

Fundamental human requirements that are essential for mental well-being, such as the need for love, esteem, and self-actualization.

Motivation

An internal process that stimulates and guides actions to fulfill needs and objectives.

Physical Needs

Basic requirements for human survival including air, water, food, shelter, and sleep.

Salmon

A species of fish that is often used in research related to homing behavior, as they return to their birthplace to spawn.