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Haya94

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on: Jul 12, 2018
A physical therapist forgets to lock the breaks on a patient's wheelchair and the patient is injured. This is an example of:
 
  A) libel. B) battery. C) negligence. D) assault.

Question 2

A spoken statement of false charges or misrepresentations that defame or damage another's reputation is:
 
  A) assault. B) slander. C) negligence. D) libel.


nathang24

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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