What does the doctrine of parens patriae mean? Give an example.

What will be an ideal response?


Parens patriae is a legal doctrine that gives the state the authority to act in a child's best interest. One example might be when the state takes a child away from a parent who is known to be abusing their child.

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Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, employers with more than 50 employees have to provide up to ________ weeks of unpaid leave for births, adoptions, etc

A) 16 B) 12 C) 8 D) 6

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Surgical asepsis is vital to:

A) correct technique. B) not transmit pathogenic microorganisms. C) transmit pathogenic microorganisms. D) none of the above.

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A sputum sample from an intubated patient with pneumonia has an offensive odor and is described as green and mucopurulent. The respiratory therapist should suspect that this condition is caused by

A. a gram positive bacteria. B. respiratory syncytial virus. C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa. D. Pneumocystis jiroveci.

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Newborn mice should be separated by sex at about ____________________ weeks of age

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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