If the scenario given above, where a neighbor verbally threatens you, now escalates to the neighbor pushing you to the ground, which type(s) of laws (private, public, criminal, civil) are involved and why?

What will be an ideal response?


Public law can encompass both civil and criminal law. Private law encompasses only civil law. Assault and battery violates both public and private law.

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The mode of ventilation that allows a neonate to breathe at a high and a low CPAP setting is which of the following?

a. SiPAP b. HFOV c. Nasal IMV d. Nasal HFV

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is NOT a part of filling the prescription by the technician?

Selection of an appropriately sized container Counseling the patient Verifying the prescription Counting the medication

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