Professional & AdministrativeQuestion 94 of 100
A technician fails to raise the side rails as ordered, and the patient falls and is injured. This failure to provide reasonable care that a prudent technician would provide is an example of:
a.Assault
b.Negligence
c.Slander
d.Defamation
Explanation
Negligence is the failure to provide the standard of care that a reasonably prudent person would provide, resulting in harm to the patient. Following orders and safety measures such as raising ordered side rails is part of that standard. Documentation and adherence to policy help prevent negligence and protect both patient and technician.
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