The ethical concept of autonomy refers to independence, self-determination, or freedom. What are the three main elements of autonomy?

What will be an ideal response?


ability to decide; power to actualize or implement the decision, and respect for the individual autonomy of others

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The postoperative death rate is also referred to as the _________________ death rate.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The medical assistant can prevent tampering with a chain of custody drug test by doing all of the following, EXCEPT ________.

A. having same-sex personnel monitor the collection B. placing bluing tablets in the toilet water C. using an unlabeled, clean, dry cup for collection D. turning off the water inlet in the bathroom

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. With aging, melanocytes increase in number and gather in locations, causing the brown "age" or "liver" spots.  2. The extent of the affected body surface area and the severity (degree) of a burn are the most important factors in predicting the risk of death associated with burn injuries.  3. Full-thickness burns involve only the dermal layer of skin and always require medical attention regardless of the extent or the size of the burn area.  4. Skin cancer develops from cells in the epidermis of skin and is more common in people who have dark-colored skin and who have had excessive exposure to sunlight.  5. The American Cancer Society has put together seven cancer warning signs for adults, using the acronym BEWARE. 

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The purpose of a grouped frequency distribution is ____

A) to condense data to a more readily grouped form B) to arrange scores C) to bring order to chaos D) a and c

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