You Notice That You Cannot Read Your Book Through a Test

question 82

Multiple Choice

You notice that you cannot read your book through a test tube of patient fluid held against the print, making it so blurred as to be unreadable. There is no precipitant in the bottom of the beaker, though it has been sitting for several days in a rack. What type of liquid is this?

• A) suspension
• B) mixture
• C) solution
• D) colloid

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Definitions:

Autonomy

stands for the right or condition of self-governance; the ability of an individual to make independent choices.

Nonmaleficence

A core ethical principle in healthcare that obligates healthcare providers to refrain from causing harm to patients.

Informed Consent

A process by which a patient or participant is fully informed about the procedures and risks involved in a medical treatment or research study and voluntarily agrees to participate.

Self-Determination

The process by which an individual controls their own life, making decisions and setting goals independently.