A nursing student planning to apply for licensure knows that being charged with which offense would result in a minor criminal offense?
a. Solicitation of illegal drugs
b. Stealing a car
c. Failing to report elder abuse
d. Billing Medicare for services not rendered
ANS: C
Correct: Failing to report elder abuse can lead to penalty of fine or imprisonment.
Incorrect:
a. Solicitation of illegal drugs is a major criminal offense punishable with imprisonment.
b. Stealing a car is a major criminal offense punishable with imprisonment.
d. Billing Medicare for services not rendered is a major criminal offense publishable with imprisonment.
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