chapter 2 wksht

commission

committing an act that is not ones responsibility

omission

failure to perform ones responsibility

comparative negligence

refers to the relative degree of negligence on the part of the professional (defendant) and the participant (plaintiff), with damages awarded on a basis proportionate to each person's carelessness

refers to the ethical responsibilities that guide an individual's actions & promote standards of conduct

standard of care : A. requires an individual to use the knowledge, skills, and abilities that conform to the standard of care for their particular specialization B. refers to the ethical responsibilities that guide an individual's actions and promote standards of conduct C. is a legal obligation to protect individuals under one's care from unreasonable risks that could be harmful D. is the permission granted by the government for an individual to practice a profession

maturation & establishing good health practices

the focus of a preparticpation physical examination for a pubescent child should be A. identifying previously undiagnosed congenital abnormalities B. maturation and establishing good health practices C. performing a sport specific examination and reviewing the history of previous injuries D. individual physical needs with consideration for medications being taken and their possible side effects

battery

if a coach fails to receive informed consent from a participant and provides treatment for a sustained injury, the actions of the coach could result in A. gross negligence B. misfeasance C. malpractice D. battery