Which term means performing an action that is legal to perform, but done incorrectly?

Which term means performing an action that is legal to perform, but done incorrectly?

• A. Malfeasance
• B. Misfeasance
• C. Nonfeasance
• D. Tort

Answer: (B)

Misfeasance means performing a legal action in an improper or negligent way, leading to harm. In athletic care, this fits when you’re allowed to perform a treatment or procedure, but you execute it incorrectly—for example, applying a technique or brace with poor form or dosage that causes injury. The other terms describe different scenarios: malfeasance is doing something illegal or unauthorized; nonfeasance is failing to perform a required duty; and tort is a broad legal category for civil wrongs.

Misfeasance means performing a legal action in an improper or negligent way, leading to harm. In athletic care, this fits when you’re allowed to perform a treatment or procedure, but you execute it incorrectly—for example, applying a technique or brace with poor form or dosage that causes injury. The other terms describe different scenarios: malfeasance is doing something illegal or unauthorized; nonfeasance is failing to perform a required duty; and tort is a broad legal category for civil wrongs.