LearnScape #3 The Wrong Body Part. (8 Points)

1. Which of the following is the correct translation of the Latin phrase "Res Ipsa Loquitur"? A. It speaks for someone else B. The thing speaks for itself C. The thing does not speak D. Someone else must speak for the thing

2. Res Ipsa Loquitur is a legal doctrine that shifts the burden of proof in a case from the plaintiff to whom? A. The defendant B. The judge C. The witnesses D. The hospital involved

3. In which of the following cases did Res Ipsa Loquitur play a large role in the hospital absolutely answering for the injury that occurred? A. Mack vs. Lydia E. Hall Hospital B. Mack vs. St. John's Hospital C. Henry vs. Mack D. John vs. Lydia E. Hall Hospital

4. Which of the following needs to be shown in order for the burden of proof to be shifted solely to the defendant? A. Lack of the establishment of duty to care B. There was no negligence on the part of the defendant C. The plaintiff had exclusive control over the instrumentality that caused the injury D. The plaintiff did not contribute to the injury in question in any way

5. Which of the following could be sought by a hospital who does not want to be liable for the negligent actions of its employee? A. Autonomy B. Singularity C. Indemnity D. Res Ipsa Loquitur

6. Which of the following is probably the best way to avoid an act of negligence while at work in the hospital? A. Always check patient's charts one more time prior to providing care in any way B. Get to know the patient C. Maintain a friendly relationship with co workers D. Carry your cell phone at all times

7. Which of the following is a good approach to employ when dealing with an interviewee who is reluctant to provide accurate information about a case? A. Threaten B. Bribe C. Set their fears at ease D. Act as a counselor

8. Prior to initiating changes to a hospital policy or procedure, which of the following should be considered first? A. Whether the policy or procedure was the cause of the accident in the first place B. Whether employees like the policy or procedure that is already in place C. Whether the policy or procedure is even adhered to D. Whether the policy or procedure is something that will make working easier

9. How many elements need to be proven before Res Ipsa Loquitur can be applied? A. Five elements B. One element C. Three elements D. Ten elements

10. Which of the following is the first word that should be typed in the "Re:" line of a recommendation email? A. Attention B. Secure C. Regarding D. Confidential

11. What have you learned from this exercise?