Which of the following best describes the difference between assault and battery?

a. Assault means physically touching the person without causing harm.
b. Assault means threatening a person with bodily harm with no physical contact.
c. Battery means both threatening and touching a patient and causing harm.
d. Battery means threatening a person with bodily harm but not touching.


Answer: b. Assault means threatening a person with bodily harm with no physical contact.

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A. lobectomy C. decortication of the lung B. pneumonectomy D. lung volume reduction

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Which of the following agencies advocates for the practice of pharmacy to various organizations such as federal and state regulatory agencies, and other health care organizations?

NABP ASHP ISMP FDA

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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