What Is Embezzlement

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Multiple Choice

What is Embezzlement?

• A)It involves obtaining a trade secret by improper means.
• B)It is the use of deception to acquire the secrets of an economic competitor for financial gain.
• C)It occurs when someone takes property that was in his or her possession lawfully and then converts it to his or her own use.
• D)It is the use of deception to receive insurance funds.
• E)It is the trespassory taking of property with the intent to deprive the owner of it.

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Definitions:

Duration of Action

The length of time a drug continues to produce its therapeutic effect after administration.

Medication Error

Any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or harm while the medication is in the control of the healthcare professional, patient, or consumer.

Incident Report

Documentation of any unusual or unexpected event in a healthcare setting that could have or did lead to harm for patients, staff, or others.

Nurses' Notes

Documentation recorded by nurses that includes the care and treatment given to patients, along with their response and progress.