Ch. 3: Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues

Question 1

Algor Mortis

Answer 1

Cooling of the body after death until it matches the ambient temperature

Question 2

Assault

Answer 2

Unlawfully placing a patient in fear of bodily harm

Question 3

Battery

Answer 3

Unlawfully touching a patient or providing emergency care without consent

Question 4

Breach of confidentiality

Answer 4

Disclosure of information without proper authorization

Question 5

Contributory negligence

Answer 5

Illegal defense that may be raised on the defendant thinks that the conduct of the plaintiff somehow contributed to any injuries or damages that were sustained by the plaintiff

Question 6

Dependent lividity

Answer 6

Blood settling to the lowest point of the body, causing discoloration of the skin
A definitive sign of death