A Surgeon Removes the Wrong Kidney from a Patient

question 4

Multiple Choice

A surgeon removes the wrong kidney from a patient. The patient can sue under which of the following legal doctrines?

• A) res judicata
• B) respondeat superior
• C) res ipsa loquitur
• D) caveat emptor
• E) qui tam

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Definitions:

Profits

The financial gain realized when the revenue generated from business activities exceeds the expenses, taxes, and costs associated with sustaining the operations.

Carrying On Business

The ongoing conduct of commercial activities with some degree of regularity or continuity for profit.

Unlimited Liability

A legal structure in which owners and partners are personally and fully responsible for all the debts and liabilities of the business.

General Partner

A type of partner in a partnership who is responsible for the day-to-day management of the partnership and is personally liable for the partnership's debts.