The legal term for improper care of a patient by a member of the health care team resulting in injury to the patient is:

A. malpractice.
B. assault.
C. battery.
D. litigation.

Answer: A

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A) Stimulate further inflammation and clotting to isolate the foreign material B) Have more white blood cells brought into the local tissue C) Stimulate antibodies to release histamines D) Stimulate the production of white blood cells

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The depressed area located in front of the elbow is known as the:

A. axillary B.brachial C.antebrachial D.antecubital

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