Types Of Torts

Question 1

Negligence (unintentional tort)

Answer 1

A nurse fails to implement safety measures for a client at risk for falls.

Question 2

Malpractice(unintentional tort, professional negligence)

Answer 2

A nurse administers a large dose of medication due to a calculation error. The client has a cardiac arrest and dies.

Question 3

Breach of confidentiality(quasi-intentional tort)

Answer 3

A nurse releases a client’s medical diagnosis to a member of the press.

Question 4

Defamation of Character (quasi-intentional tort)

Answer 4

A nurse tells a coworker that they believe the client has been unfaithful to their partner.

Question 5

Assault(international tort)

Answer 5

The conduct of one person makes another person fearful and apprehensive

Question 6

Battery(intentional tort)

Answer 6

Intentional and wrongful physical contact with a person that involves an injury or offensive contact

Question 7

False imprisonment (intentional tort)

Answer 7

A person is confined or restrained against their will