SURG 101: Introduction to Surgical Technology Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Slander Correct Answer Verbal (oral) injury to person's reputation/ character by willful statements made to a third person Informed Consent Correct Answer Physician's duty to inform patient of risks, benefits, and possible complications Assault Correct Answer Intentional act intended to make another person fearful Negligence Correct Answer Breach of duty Libel Correct Answer Written injury to person's reputation/ character by willful statements made to a third party Tort Correct Answer Civil wrongs which may result in lawsuits which reward money to injured party Reasonable Man Correct Answer Patient has the right to expect that all patient care personnel will use knowledge that meet standards exercised by other reasonably prudent persons Res Ipsa Lognitor Correct Answer Court allows the patient's injury to stand as proof of negligence Respondent Superior Correct Answer Employer may be liable for employee's negligent act Malpractice Correct Answer Any professional misconduct; which results in harm to another Abandonment Correct Answer Caregiver leaves patient knowing there may be a need for care during their absence Aeger Primo Correct Answer AST motto "The Patient First" Invasion of Privacy Correct Answer Patient's right to expect all communications and records to remain confidential Battery Correct Answer Touching without authorization or consent, carrying out of bodily harm; actual contact