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NCHSE CERTIFICATION REVIEW
Questions with Correct Answers for
Specific Exam Mail
genetic testing
Ans: the sequencing of human DNA in order to discover
genetic differences, anomalies, or mutations that may
prove pathological.
gene therapy
Ans: the transplantation of normal genes into cells in
place of missing or defective ones in order to correct
genetic disorders.
stem cell research
Ans: biomedical therapy that focuses on unspecialized
human cells that are capable of renewing themselves
through cell division
cloning
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,2
Ans: a general term for the biomedical research activity
that creates a copy of some biological entity (a gene or
organism or cell)
abuse
Ans: any care that results in physical harm or pain, or
mental anguish
advanced directives
Ans: 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
Ans: 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
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,3
Ans: focuses on the legal relationship between two
people and the protection of the person's rights
confidentiality
Ans: 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
Ans: an agreement between two or more persons
criminal law
Ans: focuses on behavior as a crime
defamation
Ans: slander or libel; a false statement that causes ridicule
or damage to a reputation
Durable Power of Attorney
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, 4
Ans: a legal document authorizing a person to act as
another person's legal representative or agent
ethics
Ans: principles of right or good conduct
expressed contracts
Ans: stated in clear, distinct language, either orally or in
writing
informed consent
Ans: permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of
sound mind and aware of all factors involved
invasion of privacy
Ans: revealing personal information about an individual
without his or her consent
legal
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NCHSE CERTIFICATION REVIEW
Questions with Correct Answers for
Specific Exam Mail
genetic testing
Ans: the sequencing of human DNA in order to discover
genetic differences, anomalies, or mutations that may
prove pathological.
gene therapy
Ans: the transplantation of normal genes into cells in
place of missing or defective ones in order to correct
genetic disorders.
stem cell research
Ans: biomedical therapy that focuses on unspecialized
human cells that are capable of renewing themselves
through cell division
cloning
Pretest - Stuvia US
,2
Ans: a general term for the biomedical research activity
that creates a copy of some biological entity (a gene or
organism or cell)
abuse
Ans: any care that results in physical harm or pain, or
mental anguish
advanced directives
Ans: 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
Ans: 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
Pretest - Stuvia US
,3
Ans: focuses on the legal relationship between two
people and the protection of the person's rights
confidentiality
Ans: 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
Ans: an agreement between two or more persons
criminal law
Ans: focuses on behavior as a crime
defamation
Ans: slander or libel; a false statement that causes ridicule
or damage to a reputation
Durable Power of Attorney
Pretest - Stuvia US
, 4
Ans: a legal document authorizing a person to act as
another person's legal representative or agent
ethics
Ans: principles of right or good conduct
expressed contracts
Ans: stated in clear, distinct language, either orally or in
writing
informed consent
Ans: permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of
sound mind and aware of all factors involved
invasion of privacy
Ans: revealing personal information about an individual
without his or her consent
legal
Pretest - Stuvia US
