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. Revised codes automatically take effect when released. B. Revised codes take effect only when agreed upon by the entire inspections staff. C. Older editions of codes must be destroyed immediately upon the release of a new edition. D. The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) must formally and legally adopt any new code or standard.
The procedure that removes an entire lung to debulk (reduce the size of) a malignant tumor is called a _______________________
A. lobectomy C. decortication of the lung B. pneumonectomy D. lung volume reduction
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
Computer systems have changed the functions and role of health information professionals
Indicate whether the statement is true or false