Consent Decrees

question 21

Multiple Choice

Consent decrees:

• A)sometimes require affirmative action as a part of the settlement in a discrimination case
• B)are issued by judges after a jury verdict following a lawsuit
• C)require employers to agree to hire specified numbers of women and/or persons of color
• D)all of the above
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Supine Position

Lying on the back with the face upward; a common position for patients in medical settings.

Suction Equipment

Medical devices used to remove substances such as blood, saliva, mucus, and vomit from a person's airway or respiratory tract.

Oxygen Source

A supply system or device that delivers oxygen to patients requiring respiratory support, such as an oxygen cylinder or concentrator.

Noninvasive Ventilation

A method of providing ventilatory support through the patient's upper airway using a mask or similar device without the need for endotracheal intubation.