NCHSE Certification
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, stem cell research biomedical therapy that focuses on unspecialized human cells that are capable of
renewing themselves through cell division
cloning a general term for the biomedical research activity that creates a copy of some
biological entity (a gene or organism or cell)
abuse any care that results in physical harm or pain, or mental anguish
advanced directives 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 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 focuses on the legal relationship between two people and the protection of the
person's rights
confidentiality 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 an agreement between two or more persons
criminal law focuses on behavior as a crime
defamation slander or libel; a false statement that causes ridicule or damage to a reputation
Durable Power of Attorney a legal document authorizing a person to act as another person's legal
representative or agent
ethics principles of right or good conduct
expressed contracts stated in clear, distinct language, either orally or in writing
informed consent permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind and aware of all
factors involved
invasion of privacy revealing personal information about an individual without his or her consent
legal authorized or based on law
legal disability 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 false written statements that causes damage to a person's reputation
living will 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
Review 2026 | Study Guide,
Practice Questions &
Answers with Rationales
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success|
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, stem cell research biomedical therapy that focuses on unspecialized human cells that are capable of
renewing themselves through cell division
cloning a general term for the biomedical research activity that creates a copy of some
biological entity (a gene or organism or cell)
abuse any care that results in physical harm or pain, or mental anguish
advanced directives 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 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 focuses on the legal relationship between two people and the protection of the
person's rights
confidentiality 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 an agreement between two or more persons
criminal law focuses on behavior as a crime
defamation slander or libel; a false statement that causes ridicule or damage to a reputation
Durable Power of Attorney a legal document authorizing a person to act as another person's legal
representative or agent
ethics principles of right or good conduct
expressed contracts stated in clear, distinct language, either orally or in writing
informed consent permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind and aware of all
factors involved
invasion of privacy revealing personal information about an individual without his or her consent
legal authorized or based on law
legal disability 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 false written statements that causes damage to a person's reputation
living will 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
