Dr. Smith operated on Polly Jones, and it was determined three weeks after surgery that Dr. Smith left a small needle in the patient's abdomen. Which doctrine would apply to this negligent act?
A) res gestae
B) res ipsa loquitur
C) res judicata
D) respondeat superior
B
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a. No response to stimuli b. General response to stimuli c. Inappropriate response to stimuli d. Purposeful and appropriate responses to stimuli
List the five concepts of proper lifting
What will be an ideal response?
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a. many times greater than the lethal concentration for humans b. less than the design concentration of carbon dioxide available c. could cause frostbite injuries to occupants d. many times greater than the design concentration