What is the difference between "scope of practice" and "standard of care"?


"Scope of practice" refers to the acceptable diagnosis and treatment by medical professionals. "Standard of care" refers to the degree of care that a reasonably prudent person should exercise under the same or similar circumstances.

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Immunizations or vaccines are produced by taking a ________ or weakened infectious agent of a disease and injecting it into the human body

a. hibernating b. live c. dead d. toxic

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___________________ T waves are defined as T waves greater than 5 mm in the limb leads and greater than 10 mm in the precordial leads.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following is acceptable attire for a phlebotomist?

A) dangling earrings B) necklace tucked inside a collar C) fragrances and perfumes D) long, polished fingernails

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Physicians provide ________ and direction for patient treatment

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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