CH 2

Question 1

quality or state of being legally obligated or accountable; legal responsibility to another or society

Answer 1

liability

Question 2

4 basic elements of Negligence

Answer 2

1-duty of care must exist
2-Duty has been established is breached
3- actions or failure to act must cause harm or damage
4-actual damage/harm

Question 3

an act of commission or an act of omission

Answer 3

Breach

Question 4

something the A.T. performed improperly

Answer 4

Negligent Act

Question 5

doing the wrong thing

Answer 5

Act of Commission

Question 6

failure to act

Answer 6

Act of Omission

Question 7

duty of care must exist->duty must have been breached->breach must cause damage

Answer 7

Cause

Question 8

legal term identifies an event or action that directly causes another event to occur

Answer 8

Proximate Cause

Question 9

damage has to occur or negligence does not exist

Answer 9

harm

Question 10

if an individual is aware of the risks involved in participating in an activity but still chooses to participate, then he/she is assuming @ least part of the responsibility in the event of injury

Answer 10

Assumption of Risk

Question 11

exists when the actions of the athlete contributed to the injury they suffered

Answer 11

Contributory negligence

Question 12

plaintiff is still allowed to recover damages but amount will be reduced based on extent of their responsibilities

Answer 12

Comparative negligence

Question 13

regulates the actual practice of the profession & establishes guidelines to direct practice

Answer 13

Practice Act

Question 14

regulates who may carry a title or hold

Answer 14

Title Act

Question 15

EAP

Answer 15

1-personnel involved
2-contact #’s & how system will be activated
3-location of emergency equipment
4-venue details
5-info regarding medical facility to be used
6-procedures for documentation
7-emergency care facilities designated