Surgical Tech Examination ?

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A patient signs a permission form for surgery, but because of a language barrier she does not fully uderstand what she has signed. This could constitute a liability case for

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assault and battery

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If a patient falls because he or she was left unattended, the OR team member could be cited in a lawsuit for

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abandonment

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What is not considered a safe procedure when caring for dentures inadvertently sent to the OR

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wrap in a plastic bag and attach to the patient's chart

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A lack of care or skill that any nurse or technician in the same situation would be expected to use is the legal definition of

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negligence

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The legal doctrine that mandates every professional nurse and technician to carry out their duties according to national standards of care practiced throughout the country is the

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doctrine of Reasonable Man

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The doctrine of Respondeat Superior refers to

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employer liability for employee's negligent conduct

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Liability is a legal rule that

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holds each individual responsible for his or her own acts

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A criteria that identifies, measures, monitors, and evaluates patient care is

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quality assurance programs