A Child That Receives an Operation to Insert a Shunt

question 11

Multiple Choice

A child that receives an operation to insert a shunt to drain the excess spinal fluid from the brain to the abdominal area is being treated for

• A)muscular dystrophy.
• B)microcephalus.
• C)epilepsy.
• D)hydrocephalus.

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Definitions:

Standard of Care

A diagnostic and treatment process that a clinician should follow for a certain type of patient, illness, or clinical circumstance.

Bailee's Liability

Refers to the legal responsibility of a bailee, who temporarily holds custody of another's property, to take care of that property.

Gratuitous Bailment

A gratuitous bailment occurs when one party, the bailor, temporarily transfers possession of property to another, the bailee, without expectation of payment or benefit.

Perishable Goods

Items, typically foodstuffs, that spoil or decay relatively quickly and therefore require special handling and storage.