Match the Most Appropriate Term to the Definition

Multiple Choice

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-A doctor leaves a sponge in a patient's body during surgery

A) respondeat superior
B) comparative negligence
C) strict liability
D) workers' compensation
E) res ipsa loquitur
F) libel
G) negligence
H) slander
I) last clear chance
J) defamation
K) assumption of risk
L) assault
M) contributory negligence
N) battery
O) gross negligence
P) intentional tort
Q) standard of care
R) zone of danger
S) ultrahazardous activity
T) transferred intent