Question

45 multiple choice 1 point
________ is a legal doctrine holding employers liable, in certain cases, for the wrongful acts of their employees.
respondeat superior
independent contracting
captain of the ship
res ipsa loquitur
46 multiple choice 1 point
a contract that is inferred by law is a(n):
preferred contract.
illegal contract.
implied contract.
written contract.
47 multiple choice 1 point
where there are two or more medically acceptable treatment options, the competent patient has the absolute right to know about and select from the available treatment options after being informed:
of the risks and benefits of the procedure by the hospital staff.
by the hospitals patient advocate.
of the risks, benefits, and alternatives of each by the treating healthcare professional.
by the nurse and a hospitalist of the benefits of the procedure.

Explanation:

1. Question 45: Respondeat superior is a legal doctrine that makes employers liable for the wrongful acts of their employees in certain cases. Independent contracting is about a different employment - like relationship, Captain of the ship refers to a different legal concept in healthcare, and Res ipsa loquitur is about the presumption of negligence.
2. Question 46: An implied contract is one that is inferred by law. A preferred contract is not a standard legal term in this context, an illegal contract is against the law, and a written contract is an express contract, not an inferred one.
3. Question 47: A competent patient has the right to know about and select from available medical treatment options after being informed of the risks, benefits, and alternatives of each by the treating healthcare professional. This is part of informed - consent principles.

Answer:

1. A. Respondeat superior
2. C. implied contract
3. C. of the risks, benefits, and alternatives of each by the treating healthcare professional