Medicine: Blood Transfusion and Pressure Ulcers

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What is a dispensa?

A permission to not follow a law (correct)
A penalty for not following a law
A law that prohibits harming others
A principle that requires harming others

What is not allowed in a dispensa?

Limited exemption from responsibility
No exemption from responsibility
Partial exemption from responsibility
Total exemption from responsibility (correct)

What is null according to the text?

Clauses that limit responsibility for misconduct (correct)
Clauses that limit responsibility for negligence
Clauses that limit responsibility for good faith
Clauses that limit responsibility for bad faith

What is the purpose of informed consent?

To inform a patient of the risks of a medical intervention (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is included in informed consent?

The diagnosis, treatment options, benefits, and risks (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is information an essential part of informed consent?

Because it is a fundamental right of the patient (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a lawyer's obligation and promise?

A lawyer can promise to try their best, but not guarantee a positive outcome. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What caused the man's death in the given scenario?

A generalized infection (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a patient's lack of cooperation with medical professionals?

Culpa de la víctima (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe an unforeseen event that cannot be avoided?

Caso fortuito (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is imprudence?

Acting without taking necessary precautions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of 'caso fortuito' or 'fuerza mayor' in contracts?

To exempt from responsibility (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the medical error in the case mentioned?

A resarcimiento of more than two million pesos (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a 'caso fortuito' or 'fuerza mayor' event?

It is unforeseen and unavoidable (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is impericia?

Lack of pericia, or wisdom (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of imprudent behavior?

Transfusing blood without checking the blood type (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between 'caso fortuito' and 'fuerza mayor' in this context?

They are synonyms (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a synonym for impericia?

Incompetence (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of damagers can be produced to the victim's mental health?

Both psychological and physical damages (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of civil responsibility?

To economically repair the damages caused (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between civil and penal responsibility?

Civil is for economic reparations and penal is for punishment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of damages are required to be considered as a real psychological damage?

Real psychological damages (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of responsibility is reglated by the law and involves justice and civil and penal procedures?

Legal responsibility (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is included in civil responsibility?

Economic reparations, disciplinary, administrative, and laboral responsibility (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term diligence refer to?

A set of precautions to avoid damages (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it difficult to achieve a beneficial outcome for a patient?

Because of many factors beyond the professional's control (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the factors that affect a patient's outcome, apart from the medical professional's diligence?

The state of medical science, the patient's physical condition, and financial resources (B) Signup and view all the answers