The California Supreme Court Rules on a Variety of Issues

question 4

Multiple Choice

The California Supreme Court rules on a variety of issues. One example is Troester v. Starbucks, in which the state supreme court unanimously ruled that

• A) all criminal defendants have a right to an attorney.
• B) employees must be paid for all work performed, including work performed off the clock.
• C) unsolicited emails violate provisions of the California state code.
• D) justices running in retention elections are prohibited from soliciting campaign donations.

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Definitions:

Colostomy

A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the abdominal wall for waste to exit the body from the colon, bypassing the lower intestine and rectum.

Semi-Fowler's Position

A position where the patient is lying on their back with the head of the bed raised approximately 30 degrees, often used to improve comfort and breathing.

False-Negative

A test result that incorrectly indicates the absence of a condition or disease when it is actually present.

Fecal Occult Blood

A medical test that checks for hidden (occult) blood in the stool, often an early indicator of colorectal cancer.