Which of the following is best described as the unlawful touching of another individual without the individual's consent?

A) Battery
B) Malpractice
C) Negligence
D) Assault


A

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A patient has had part of his right thumb amputated in an industrial accident. Coworkers have retrieved the thumb and wrapped it in a towel. The EMT demonstrates appropriate handling of the amputated part when he:

A) Places the thumb in ice water B) Keeps the thumb warm during transport C) Places the thumb in sterile saline D) Wraps it in a dry sterile dressing

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A phonocardiogram is used to detect which of the following heart sounds?

a. S1 and S2 c. S3 and S4 b. S2 and S3 d. S1 and S4

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All states provide workers' compensation coverage for:

medical expenses only. lost wages only. medical expenses and lost wages. death benefits only.

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Which of the following does NOT apply to the role of a medical assistant?

a. Performing a venipuncture b. Interpreting diagnostic images c. Insurance coding and billing d. Administering an injection

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