HCA 506 Quiz 2 2024 Chapters 3, 4, & 5 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

HCA 506 Quiz 2 2024 Chapters 3, 4, & 5
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The reckless disregard for the safety of another is known as:



a) nonfeasance.

b) malpractice.

c) misfeasance.

d) criminal negligence.

d) criminal negligence.




A civil wrong committed by one person against the person or property of another is
a(n):



a) crime.

b) tort.

c) intentional conduct.

d) misdemeanor.

b) tort.




__________ is the performance of an unlawful or improper act.

, a) Malfeasance

b) Misfeasance

c) Nonfeasance

d) Malpractice

a) Malfeasance




Medical malpractice is negligence committed by a:



a) physical therapy aide.

b) nurses' aide.

c) physician.

d) dietary aide.

c) physician.




The commission or omission of an act, as judged against the actions of a
hypothetical "reasonably prudent person," is known as:



a) negligence.

b) retribution.

c) retort.