A nurse has been accused of a tort. A tort is defined as
A) a criminal act.
B) an agreement between two or more parties.
C) professional misconduct or lack of skill in performing duties.
D) an injury or wrong committed by one person against another.
D
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1. Is being used by more people than ever 2. Is regulated closely by the FDA 3. Has many limitations on labeling 4. Is a recent discovery 5.
Amniocentesis is one diagnostic tool used to assess fetal health and well-being, and it is used for what reason(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assessment of a genetic disorder b. Determining alpha-fetoprotein levels c. Assessment of fetal lung maturity d. Assessment of placental insufficiency e. Determining location of placenta
The educator is discussing the adverse effects of prescriptions used to treat seizure disorders. Which prescription should the educator refer to when discussing the risk for extravasation?
A. Phenobarbital (Luminal) B. Phenytoin (Dilantin) C. Ethosuximide (Zarontin) D. Clonazepam (Klonopin)
The ascending colon, the transverse colon, the descending colon, the rectum, and the anus make up the small intestine
True False