The Latin phrase "respondeat superior" is a legal description of:

A. power of attorney
B. negligence
C. malpractice
D. employer liability


Answer: D

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When a healthy person has a sudden increase in blood pressure, what will occur next?

A) Chemoreceptors will increase the rate and depth of breathing B) Baroreceptors will directly stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system C) The heart rate will increase and blood vessels will constrict D) Baroreceptors will signal the brain to decrease the heart rate

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How many HIPAA defined permissions exist?

A. three B. four C. five D. six E. seven

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Which of the following is an appropriate infection control practice?

A) medical asepsis hand washing B) proper disposal of used needles and sharps C) appropriate barrier precautions D) All of these answers are correct.

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