You overhear a coworker talking with your supervisor about a person who is being interviewed for employment. Your coworker says, "Are you sure you want to hire her? I know her slightly, and it seems she has a new boyfriend every week. I wouldn't be surprised if she has AIDS." Your coworker is guilty of ____. 

A. assault
B. slander
C. fraud
D. invasion of privacy
E. libel


B. slander
Speaking damaging words intended to negatively influence others against an individual in a manner that jeopardizes his or her reputation or means of livelihood is slander.

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A) It increases blood flow into both the pelvis and distal leg. B) In addition to the pelvis, it immobilizes the thoracic and lumbar spine. C) It applies even pressure to the pelvis, forcing the pelvic bones to realign. D) It can effectively stabilize the pelvis and may help to control internal bleeding.

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Name two source documents for keying insurance data.

What will be an ideal response?

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Shock is likely to occur after a burn injury as small as 

A. 5%. B. 10%. C. 20%. D. 50%.

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The vessels that become the femoral arteries are the external iliac arteries

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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