Considering the physiologic changes that occur with age, which of the following interventions would pose the GREATEST potential for further harm when caring for an elderly patient with a severe burn that is complicated by a spinal injury?

What type of violation forms the basis of medical malpractice lawsuits, certificate or license revocations, and, in extreme cases, criminal charges?

a. Respondeat superior b. Res ipsa loquitur c. Professional standard of care d. Civil rights

A document signifying a principal to delegate to another person the authority to act on the principal's behalf is known as:

a. health care proxy. b. durable living will attorney. c. durable power of attorney. d. advance directive.