Which is an example of an intentional tort?
1. A nurse fails to assess a client's obvious symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
2. A nurse physically places an irritating client in four-point restraints.
3. A nurse makes a medication error and does not report the incident.
4. A nurse gives patient information to an unauthorized person.
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Rationale: A tort, which can be intentional or unintentional, is a violation of civil law in which an individual has been wronged. A nurse who intentionally physically places an irritating client in restraints has touched the client without consent and has committed an intentional tort.
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A. "You are always late. What are you going to do about this situation?" B. "Being late is unacceptable. This behavior needs to change." C. "I noticed that you often arrive late. I think we need to discuss how this affects your evaluation." D. "Lateness creates a situation that leads to a negative day. I think it is time to work out a plan to eliminate this problem."
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A) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) B) Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) C) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) D) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
In distinguishing between evaluation methods used in school versus those used in the work environment, it is noted that the work environment evaluation includes:
a. determining whether steps are logical. b. formulating increments in correct order. c. efficiently organizing stages of the procedure. d. appraising outcomes according to policy.
A person fell and fractured his right hip. He is scheduled for surgery in the morning to repair the fracture. This is:
a. Elective surgery b. Next-day surgery c. Urgent surgery d. Emergency surgery