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NCHSE CERTIFICATION REVIEWgenetic testing - correct answer-the sequencing of human DNA in order to discover
genetic differences, anomalies, or mutations that may prove pathological.
gene therapy - correct answer-the transplantation of normal genes into cells in place
of missing or defective ones in order to correct genetic disorders.
stem cell research - correct answer-biomedical therapy that focuses on
unspecialized human cells that are capable of renewing themselves through cell
division
cloning - correct answer-a general term for the biomedical research activity that
creates a copy of some biological entity (a gene or organism or cell)
abuse - correct answer-any care that results in physical harm or pain, or mental
anguish
advanced directives - correct answer-a legal document designed to indicate a
person's wishes regarding care in case of a terminal illness or during the dying
process
assault and battery - correct answer-assault- verbal attack on another person;
treatment or care given without obtaining a persons consent
battery- unlawfully touching another person without that person's consent
civil law - correct answer-focuses on the legal relationship between two people and
the protection of the person's rights
confidentiality - correct answer-means that information about the patient must remain
private and can be shared only with other members of the patient's health care team
contract - correct answer-an agreement between two or more persons
criminal law - correct answer-focuses on behavior as a crime
defamation - correct answer-slander or libel; a false statement that causes ridicule or
damage to a reputation
Durable Power of Attorney - correct answer-a legal document authorizing a person to
act as another person's legal representative or agent
ethics - correct answer-principles of right or good conduct
, expressed contracts - correct answer-stated in clear, distinct language, either orally
or in writing
informed consent - correct answer-permission granted voluntarily by a person who is
of sound mind and aware of all factors involved
invasion of privacy - correct answer-revealing personal information about an
individual without his or her consent
legal - correct answer-authorized or based on law
legal disability - correct answer-a condition in which a person does not have legal
capacity and is therefore unable to enter into a contract or legal agreement (a minor)
libel - correct answer-false written statements that causes damage to a person's
reputation
living will - correct answer-a legal document stating a person's desires on what
measures should or should not be taken to prolong life when his or her condition is
terminal
malpractice - correct answer-providing improper or unprofessional treatment or care
that results in injury to another person
negligence - correct answer-failure to give care that is normally expected, resulting in
injury to another person
Patient Bill of Rights - correct answer-statement of the rights a patient is entitled to
patient's rights - correct answer-factors of care that patients can expect to receive
slander - correct answer-spoken comment that causes a person ridicule or contempt
or damages the person's reputation
sender - correct answer-an individual who creates a message to convey information
or an idea to another person
message - correct answer-information, ideas, or thoughts
receiver - correct answer-an individual who receives the message from the sender
feedback - correct answer-method that can be used to determine whether
communication is successful - occurs when the receiver responds to the message
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