Sally Is 12 Years Old and Comes Back to the Operatory

question 9

Multiple Choice

Sally is 12 years old and comes back to the operatory for her scheduled prophylaxis and fluoride treatment with the hygienist while her parents are in the waiting area.The hygienist reviews her chart and notices Sally is due for radiographs.The hygienist takes them and informs the parents after the appointment.Which of the following is the hygienist potentially libel for?

• A) Battery
• B) Breach of contract
• C) Personal injury
• D) The hygienist is not libel; she obtained informed consent.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Quantity Variance

The discrepancy between the true usage of direct materials in production processes and the forecasted standard usage, multiplied by the standard unit cost.

Total Direct Materials Cost Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials used in production and the standard cost of those materials.

Fixed Overhead Cost

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Volume Variance

A measure used in budgeting and accounting to show the difference between expected (budgeted) and actual sales volumes, affecting revenue or costs.