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Which of the following types of tort involves an intentional false statement that harms a person's reputation?
Which of the following types of tort involves an intentional false statement that harms a person's reputation?
- Fraud
- Defamation (correct)
- Assault
- Negligence
What is the correct definition of dorsiflexion in terms of foot movement?
What is the correct definition of dorsiflexion in terms of foot movement?
- To rotate the foot inward towards the body
- To move the foot so that the toes are pointed downward
- To move the foot so that the toes are pointed upward (correct)
- To flex the toes while keeping the foot flat
In which position is a patient with hips and knees flexed and thighs abducted, often used during pelvic examinations?
In which position is a patient with hips and knees flexed and thighs abducted, often used during pelvic examinations?
- Semi-Fowlers
- Dorsal (recumbent)
- Supine
- Lithotomy (correct)
Which term describes a movement that involves turning the palm of the hand from facing upwards to downwards?
Which term describes a movement that involves turning the palm of the hand from facing upwards to downwards?
What is the position called when the head of the bed is raised approximately 30 degrees?
What is the position called when the head of the bed is raised approximately 30 degrees?
What is the primary legal concept that encompasses wrongful acts against a person or property?
What is the primary legal concept that encompasses wrongful acts against a person or property?
Which term describes the position where the patient is lying on their back with head and shoulders moderately flexed?
Which term describes the position where the patient is lying on their back with head and shoulders moderately flexed?
What movement involves bringing a limb closer to the body?
What movement involves bringing a limb closer to the body?
In which position are the patient's thighs abducted and rotated externally, often found in medical examinations?
In which position are the patient's thighs abducted and rotated externally, often found in medical examinations?
What kind of tort involves an act of negligence leading to harm or injury?
What kind of tort involves an act of negligence leading to harm or injury?
Flashcards
What is a Tort?
What is a Tort?
A type of civil law that involves wrong against a person or property. Examples of torts include negligence, assault, battery, defamation, fraud, false imprisonment, and invasion of privacy.
Pronation
Pronation
Movement of the palm of the hand from facing upward to facing downward.
Semi-Fowler's Position
Semi-Fowler's Position
Posture when the head of the bed is raised approximately 30 degrees.
Lithotomy Position
Lithotomy Position
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Dorsiflexion
Dorsiflexion
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Lithotomy
Lithotomy
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Extension
Extension
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Dorsal Recumbent
Dorsal Recumbent
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Study Notes
Tort Law
- A type of civil law involving wrongs against a person or property
- Includes negligence, assault, battery, defamation, fraud, false imprisonment, and invasion of privacy
Abduction
- Moving away from the body
Adduction
- Moving towards the body
Dorsal
- Body position (recumbent) with the patient lying on their back, head and shoulders with extremities mostly flexed, sometimes with legs extended.
Dorsal Supine
- Lying flat on the back
Dorsiflexion
- Moving the foot so the toes point upwards
Extension
- Returning an arm to a position at the side of the body/up and down
Semi-Fowlers Posture
- When the head of the bed is raised approximately 30 degrees
Lithotomy
- Patient lying on their back with hips and knees flexed, thighs abducted and rotated outward with legs up in the air
Pronation
- Movement of the palm of the hand from facing upwards to facing downwards.
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