Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
A nurse is discussing torts with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Correct Answer: C - Negligence is the most common unintentional tort.
Rationale:
1. Negligence involves a breach of duty causing harm, making it a common unintentional tort.
2. Assault (A) is the threat of harm, not requiring physical harm to be considered a tort.
3. False imprisonment (B) includes both physical and chemical restraints, not limited to one.
4. Battery (D) involves intentional physical contact without consent, not verbal threats.
Rationale:
1. Negligence involves a breach of duty causing harm, making it a common unintentional tort.
2. Assault (A) is the threat of harm, not requiring physical harm to be considered a tort.
3. False imprisonment (B) includes both physical and chemical restraints, not limited to one.
4. Battery (D) involves intentional physical contact without consent, not verbal threats.