A civil wrong committed against a person or property that causes physical injury or damage to someone's property or that deprives someone of his or her personal liberty and freedom is called a(n) 

A. duty.
B. tort.
C. battery.
D. assault.


B. tort.

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You are treating a 54-year-old male complaining of crushing chest pressure. He states that the pain started about 45 minutes ago and has gotten worse in the last 20 minutes. He also complains of nausea and is pale and sweaty. These signs and symptoms are consistent with:

A. congestive heart failure. B. heartburn. C. angina pectoris. D. myocardial infarction.

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Economists have projected that the Affordable Care Act will improve employment and household incomes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which person would most likely require LTC?

A) An individual with multiple sclerosis who is able to dress himself using assistive devices B) An individual who is unable to drive and takes the bus to run errands C) An individual who depends on others to clean house, run errands, and manage finances D) An individual who is unable to make it to the bathroom and cannot dress himself

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Approximately ____ % of American adults are either overweight or obese

A) 25 B) 50 C) 64 D) 82

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