Intentional torts Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are intentional torts? - ANSWER-Voluntary acts that result in harm to the client. Which of the following would be considered an intentional tort (select all that apply)? A. Malpractice. B. Assault. C. Battery. D. False Imprisonment. - ANSWER-Answer: B. Assault, C. Battery, D. False Imprisonment. What is assault? What is an example of assault? - ANSWER--Assault: any action that causes a person to fear being touched in a way that is offensive, insulting, or physically injurious wit...

Types of Legal Liability - Answer-Civil liability Criminal liability Administrative liability Federal law - Answer-42 U.S.C. 1983 Criminal Liability - Answer-State 16-5-1 and 16-5-42 criminal liability - Answer-Federal 18USC 241 AND 242 Administrative liability - Answer-Violation results in: Dismissal Demotion Transfer Reprimand Vicarious Liability - Answer-A supervisor is responsible for the acts of his subordinates. Negligent hiring Negligent retention Failure t...

Test Bank For Business Law in Canada, 11th Edition by Richard A. Yates, Teresa Bereznicki-Korol, Trevor Clarke. Table Of ContentsTable of Contents Part 1: Introduction 1. Managing Your Legal Affairs 2. Introduction to the Legal System 3. The Resolution of Disputes — The Courts and Alternatives to Litigation Part 2: Torts 4. Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business 5. Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance Law Part 3: Contracts 6. Formation of Contracts 7. Formation of Contract...

COMLEX Medical Law/Ethics Exam Questions with correct Answers Latest How long does a physician have to release records when requested by a patient? - 30 days; 5 days after written consent if medical records are requested for Tx What are the 3 types of torts (aka. Civil wrong, as opposed to a criminal wrong)? - There are basically three types of torts: 1. *Intentional* torts= when doc intentionally causes harm knowing the consequences 2. *Negligence*= 4D's; An act or failure to act (om...

civil law Correct Answer-Body of law dealing with private rights of individuals. criminal law Correct Answer-A law that defines crimes against the public order. laws Correct Answer-man made rules of conduct that protect society - can be changed as society changes -are not necessary where social groups do not exist - protects the rights of one individual from infringement of another -based on a concern for fairness and justice - has a mechanism for enforcement - as the group increases...

Which is an adverse effect of digoxin? - correct answer bradycardia What does TKVO mean? - correct answer To keep vein open Mr. Singh is experiencing asthma and acute shortness of breath and wheezing, whats the first thing you should do? - correct answer Administer rescue inhaler Which of the following is most important when performing a preoperative assessment? - correct answer physical assessment Which of the following would be elicit the best information about a patients p...

Torts private wrong(not a breach of contract) committed by one party that injures another that is remedied by monetary damages do not lead to jail ALONE 1. compensate for innocent party 2. deter similar conduct by others tort goals Intentional, Negligence, Strict Liability types of torts Intentional Tort where one person purposefully harms another (occasionally this is a crime) Torts of Negligence when a tort occurs because of carelessness, someone has breached a duty of care that led to...

CPNRE examWhich is an adverse effect of digoxin? - correct answer bradycardia What does TKVO mean? - correct answer To keep vein open Mr. Singh is experiencing asthma and acute shortness of breath and wheezing, whats the first thing you should do? - correct answer Administer rescue inhaler Which of the following is most important when performing a preoperative assessment? - correct answer physical assessment Which of the following would be elicit the best information about a patients...

LOC • Alert: responsive, answer questions appropriately, opens eyes spontaneously. • Lethargic: open their eyes, can answer questions but easily falls asleep. • Stupor: barely responds to painful stimuli (like rubbing the patients’ sternum) • Comatose: unconscious/does not respond to painful stimuli • Decorticate: flexion/ internal rotation of upper extremities, joints and legs • Decerebrate: neck/elbows extension, wrist and finger flexion Torts: unintentional torts- negli...

Nursing Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers Jurisprudence - Answer- The science or philosophy of law;Sources of Law - Answer- - Constitutional Law Federal State - Statutory Law Federal State - Common Law - Administrative Law;Criminal Law - Answer- Federal or state government is attempting to deprive an individual of life or liberty for something the law considers an offense against society in general.;Civil Law - Answer- Seeks to resolve disputes between private parties, which ...