Chapter 11, Problem 1AE

Because the accident happened when Sheri Smith was helping Mrs. Gwynn, do you think Sheri should be held responsible for the accident? Since Sheri is an employee of Sunny Meadows, should that facility be held responsible?

Because of the pain medication, Gladys Gwynn may not be able to speak for herself. Since she has no relatives to help, is it appropriate for Dr. Johnstone to make the decision about surgery for her? Given these circumstances, is it possible that when Gladys moved into Sunny Meadows they had her sign a Health Care Power of Attorney to someone at the facility?

The term meaning a surgical incision into a nerve is a/an ___________________.

Sandor knows how to handle heavy loads safely; however, the crate may have slipped because he was busy thinking about his daughters birthday party and not about his work. Could the responsibility for this accident be considered negligence on Sandors part? Do you think Sandor should be held responsible or is blameless in this situation?

The term meaning to suture the ends of a severed nerve is ________________________ .

The medical term meaning suturing together the ends of a severed nerve is neurorraphy

Discuss which environmental factors might cause an asthma attack.