This type of tort includes assault and battery, defamation of character, fraud, invasion of privacy, and false imprisonment—any willing act against a person that interferes with their rights.

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Question 1 of 5

This type of tort includes assault and battery, defamation of character, fraud, invasion of privacy, and false imprisonment—any willing act against a person that interferes with their rights.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Intentional tort refers to a type of tort where a person intentionally commits an act that interferes with the rights of another individual. This can include actions such as assault and battery, defamation of character, fraud, invasion of privacy, and false imprisonment, which are deliberate wrongdoings.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following is an example of whistle-blowing?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Reporting fraudulent billing practices is an example of whistle-blowing, which involves identifying and reporting incompetent, unethical, or illegal situations in the workplace. Reporting a patient's health status against their wishes is a breach of confidentiality, not whistle-blowing. (Note: Original question allowed multiple answers; restructured to single-answer format by selecting the first correct option as per document.)

Question 3 of 5

Which objective measure can a nurse use to assess a person's dietary history?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A 3-day food record diary provides an objective measure of dietary intake over time, unlike subjective recall or body composition measurement. (Note: Original question allowed multiple answers; restructured to single-answer format.)

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a terminally ill client who is experiencing severe pain. The client's physician has prescribed a dose of pain medication that the nurse believes is inadequate.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The nurse has an ethical responsibility to advocate for their client's well-being, including ensuring that they receive adequate pain management.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient who has made racist remarks towards a fellow patient.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Nursing ethics require nurses to promote a safe and inclusive environment for all patients.

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