Making public statements about a person that are false and malicious is ________ of character.

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


defamation

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

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a. Pubic crest and symphysis b. Pubic tubercle and superior ramus c. Pubic crest and superior ramus d. Pubic inferior ramus

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________ Some fat is necessary in the diet, because the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K are all carried into the blood system by way of fats

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The pathogenesis of VAP involves: 1. colonization of the aerodigestive tract. 2. aspiration of contaminated secretions into the lower airways. 3. increased use of silver-coated endotracheal tubes. 4. colonization of lower airways and lung parenchyma

a. 2 and 3 only b. 2, 3, and 4 only c. 1, 2, and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 4 only

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When the extracellular fluids become too alkaline, how do the kidneys respond?

A. They trigger the respiratory centers to hyperventilate B. They excrete HCO3- into the urine C. They excrete HCO3- into the blood D. They add PCO2 into the blood

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