A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department with Injuries

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient is brought to the emergency department with injuries sustained from a wall that collapsed in the home. The nurse realizes that this patient's injuries are most likely caused by which of the following?

• A)crushing
• B)shearing
• C)deceleration
• D)blast

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Definitions:

Employer Liability

The legal responsibility of employers for the actions of their employees and for ensuring a safe workplace.

Employee Wrongdoing

Actions by an employee that are illegal or unethical, which can harm the employer or other parties and may result in disciplinary action or legal consequences.

Personal Liability

The legal responsibility of an individual to bear the financial costs associated with either their actions or inactions.

Scope of Employment

A legal concept referring to the range of activities an employee is reasonably expected to engage in as part of their job duties.