Question 1

All of the following injuries from component collection may be grounds for a civil suit except:

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following injuries from component...

Question 2

Plaintiffs have prevailed in TTAIDS multimillion-dollar medical malpractice suits against physicians for which of the following arguments?

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The answer of Plaintiffs have prevailed in TTAIDS multimillion-dollar medical...

Question 3

Which of the following species of organisms are known to infect red blood cells in storage?

Accepted Answer

All of the above (Escherichia coli, Enterobacter species, and Yersinia species) have been reported to infect red blood cells in storage.

Question 4

Civil cases involving TTAIDS in the 1980s, when plaintiffs argued infected patients were insufficiently warned of the hazards of transfusion, were unsuccessful in their litigation efforts because:

Accepted Answer

The civil cases involving TTAIDS in the 1980s were unsuccessful because scientific knowledge about the nature and risks of AIDS was limited, as stated by experts. Thus, it was difficult for patients to prove that they were not sufficiently warned of the hazards of transfusion. The other options (patients gave verbal consent, statute of limitations, hospitals protected by blood shield statutes) may also have been factors, but the limited scientific knowledge was the primary reason why the cases were unsuccessful.

Question 5

Who determines the professional standard of care in negligence lawsuits?

Accepted Answer

Expert witnesses are used in negligence lawsuits to provide testimony on the professional standard of care. They are typically professionals in the same field as the defendant, and their testimony helps to establish whether or not the defendant's actions met the standard of care expected of professionals in that field. The judge and jury rely on this testimony in making their decisions. The defendant may also provide their own expert witnesses to challenge the plaintiff's expert witnesses, but they do not determine the standard of care themselves.

Question 6

Which of the following best describes strict liability?

Accepted Answer

Strict liability means that manufacturers are legally responsible for any harm that occurs from the use of their products, regardless of fault or negligence. This principle applies even if the manufacturer took all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of their product. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A suggests that manufacturers are only liable if the consumer did not misuse the product, which is not correct under strict liability. Option C refers to the limited warranty period, which is unrelated to the concept of strict liability. Therefore, option D (None of the above) is also incorrect.

Question 7

What is the legal basis for lawsuits filed as a result of a transfusion?

Accepted Answer

Lawsuits filed as a result of a transfusion are typically based on civil actions for tort and tort liability. In other words, the patient or their family may sue the healthcare provider or hospital for negligence, malpractice, or another form of wrongdoing related to the transfusion. Criminal actions or manslaughter charges may be possible in extreme cases, but these would be separate from any civil lawsuits.

Quiz 26: Medicolegal and Ethical Aspects of Providing Blood Collection and Transfusion Services