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The ancient Chinese began the development of sanitary systems by building sewers and aqueducts.

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False

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During the Renaissance, the development of the printing press resulted in the publications of books that were used by students at medical universities

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True

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In ancient times, a treatment for insanity, epilepsy, and headache was boring a hole into the skull, a process called trepanation

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True

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Health care plans to help pay the costs of health care were started in the 19th century

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False

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The ancient Greeks were the first people to record health records

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False

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Francis Banting and Charles Best described the structure of DNA and how it carries genetic information

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False

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Because viruses are prone to mutation and exchanging genetic imformation, the creation of a new lethal virus at any time

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True

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During the Middle Ages, prayer and divine intervention wre themain forms of treatment used for illnesses and disease.

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False

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Every patient has the right to choose or refuse any type of health care

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True

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Holistic health care promotes physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being

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True

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The Renaissance is often called the "rebirth of the science of medicine"

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True

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The first liver and lung transplants were performed in the 1940's

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False

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is an international agency sponsered by the United Nations to constantly moniter health problems throughout the world

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True

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Telemedicine uses video, audio, and computer systems to provide medical and/or health care services

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True

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The first hospitals were established in ancient Rome when physicians began caring for patients in their homes

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True

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Hippocrates developed an organized method to observe the human body and recroed the signs and symptoms of many diseases.

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True

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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) was identified as a disease in the 1980's

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True

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A pandemic of the bubonic plague killed 3/4 of the population of Europe and Asia in the 16th century

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False

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The ancient Romans believed in the need to treat the whole body by curing the spirit and nourishing the body

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False

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Vaccines to prevent cervical cancer and herpes zoster (shingles) were both approved by the FDA in 2006

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True

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Complementary therapies are methods of treatment used in place of biomedical therapies

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False

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Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci used dissection in order to draw the human body more realistically

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True

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Them most rapid advances in health care occurred during the 20th century

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True

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Dorthea Dix founded the American Red Cross in 1881

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False

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William Harvey's invention of the microscope is the basis of microbiology today

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False

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Diagnostic related groups (DRGs) are one way Congress is trying to control costs for government insurance plans such as Medicare and Medicaid

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True

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Voluntary or nonprofit agencies are supported by donations, membership fees, and federal or state grants

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True

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Hospice agencies provide support to the family followingn a patient's death

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True

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An organizational structure should indicate areas of responsibility and lead to the most efficient operation of a facility

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True

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TRICARE is a government program that provides health care for all military active duty members and their families

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True

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Health departments offer services such as immunizations for disease control, inspections for environmental health and sanitation, and collection of health statistics

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True

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The National Institutes of Health (NIT) is an international agency sponsored by the United Nations

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True

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The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is concerned with the causes, spread, and control of diseases

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True

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Voluntary or nonprofit agencies are supported by donations, membership fees, and federal or state grants

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True

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Managed care is a concept that has developed in response to rising health care costs

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True

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Medicare is a medical assistance program for individuals with low incomes and individuals who are physically disabled or blind

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False

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in preferred provider organizations (PPOs), insured people are restricted to using specific hospitals or doctors

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True

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Medical centers at universities offer treatment and care for many health conditions and provide a learning experience for medical students

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True

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Nonprofit agencies are frequently called voluntary agencies because they use only volunteers to provide health services

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False

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Many long-term care facilities also offer special services such as delivery of meals to the homes of the elderly or chronically ill individuals and/or adult day care centers

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True

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If a patient has a 75-25 percent co-insurance and a health care bill is $200, the insurance will pay $50 of the bill

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True

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An individual with a health maintenance organization (HMO) plan has ready access to health examination and early treatment and detection of disease

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True

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Each state has the right to establish its own eligibility standards, determine the type of services vovered and set the rate of payment for health care provided under Medicare

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False

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HMOs and PPOs are the main providers of managed care

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True

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) prohibits discrimination against an employee or beneficiary based on health status

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True

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An associate's degree is awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually lasts four or more years

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False

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A master's degree is award by a college or university after completion of one or more years of a prescribed course of study beyond a bachelor's degree

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True

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Examples of registered positions include registered dietitians and registered nurses

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False

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Multicompetent or multiskilled workers are frequently hired by smaller facilities in rural areas

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True

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Phlebotomists collect blood and prepare it for testing

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true

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Psychiatrists are physicians or medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental illness

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True

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Optometrists are medical doctors who treat disease of the eyes and perform surgery on the eyes

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True

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Mortuary assistants prepare the body for interment by washing the body and replacing the blood with embalming fluid

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False

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An associate's degree is required for an assistant level of training

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True

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Echocardiographers use ultrasound to diagnose heart conditions

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True

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A physiatrist is a medical doctor who provides physical medicine and rehabilitation

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True

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Siciologists or social workers perform screening tests for potential inherited dieases or conditions

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False

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Biotechnological engineers study cells, fibers, and other evidence to obtain information about a crime

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False

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A team leader determines the legal responsibilities for all of the team members

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True

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Good listening skills require constant practice

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True

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Hair ornaments such as flowers or bows can be used to hold long hair back and will add to an attractive appearance

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False

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Enthusiasm is contagious, but so is negativism

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True

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Tattoo and/or unnatural hair colors are prohibited in many health care facilities

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True

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For most health careers, graduation from an accredited program is required before certification, registration, and/or licensure will be granted

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True

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Nonverbal behavior may contradict what a speaker is saying

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True

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Veterinarians are doctors who prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries in animals

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TRUE

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An autocratic leader encourages the participation of all individuals in a group and listens to their opinions

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False because autocratic leaders are self-centered meanies

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Jeans are appropriate uniforms for some health occupations

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True

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A principal is always responsible for the actions of an agent

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true

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A DNR order means that cardio-pulmonary resuscitation is not performed when the person stops breathing

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True

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A patient's living will can be witnessed by his or her spouse and son or daughter

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false

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A person with a legal disability has the right to form a contract

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False

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Restraining an individual or restricting an individual's freedom is invasion of privacy

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False

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Confidential patient information must not be shared with anyone, including other members of the health care team

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false

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A disignation of health care surrogate can only be given to a spouse, child, or relative

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False

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Health care workers must know and follow the state laws that set standards for their profession

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True

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Using innappropriate words to describe a person's race or nationality is an example of psychological abuse

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False

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All information given to health care personnel by a patient is called privileged communication

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True

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Battery is a threat or attempt to injure another individual, while assult includes the unlawful touching of another person without consent

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False

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Physical restraints may be used any time patients are likely to hurt themselves or others

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False

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No procedure should be perfomred if the patient does not give consent

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True

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An interpreter must be used when a contract is explained to a non-English-speaking individual

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True

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Domestic abuse occurs when an intimate partner uses threatening, manipulative, aggressive, or violent behavior to maintain power and control over another person

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True

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Patients have the right to obtain information regarding the relationship of a hospital to any other health care and educational institutions

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True

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In some cases, a health care worker is allowed to accept tips or gifts for care that has been provided

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False

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Health care records belong to the patient since the patient is paying for care

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False

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Health care is maining affected by criminal laws

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False

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If information is on a patient's record, it can be released to other health care facilities without the patient's written consent

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False

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Expressed contracts represent obligations that are understood without verablly stated terms

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False

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Verbal consent is permitted in some procedures

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True

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Abuse can be physical, verbal, psychological, or sexual

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True

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The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1987 guarentees certain rights to residents in long-term care facilities

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True

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Modern health care advances have created some ethical dilemmas for health care providers

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TRue

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Torts are wrongful acts that do not involve contracts

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True

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Failure to meet your legal responsibilties can result in legal action against both you and your employer

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True

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A resident in a long-term care facility has the right to share a room with his or her spouse if both are residents in the facility

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True

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The growing use of computerized records in health care has created a dilemma in maintaining confidentiality

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True

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A patient has the right to withdraw consent at any time

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True

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First aid is not full and complete treatment

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True

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Always check the scene and makes sure it is safe to approach an accident victim

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True

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Never move an injured victim unless the victim is in a dangerous situation

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True

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Never make a diagnosis or discuss the victim's condition with observers at the scene

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False

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To cleanse a wound, use a circular motion beginning at the center of the wound

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true

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spirtuality is an organized system of beliefs determined by a specific religion

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false

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examples of registered positions include registered dietitians and registered nurses

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false

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a few chemicals will kill spores and viruses, but these chemicals frequently require that instruments be submerged in the chemical for 10 or more hours

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true

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a health care provider should give aspirin to any individual who may be having a heart attack

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false

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different races are present in most ethnic groups

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true

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expect a definite answer at the end of the interview since most emloyers will be able to state whether or not you go the job

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false

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