The Principal Means Courts Use to Guard Against the Risks

question 40

Multiple Choice

The principal means courts use to guard against the risks of Hearsay are the requirements that the witness testify under oath, which helps ensure reliability, and that the witness be available for ___________.

• A)civil proceedings
• B)grand jury examination
• C)polygraph examination
• D)cross examination

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Definitions:

Congestive Heart Failure

A chronic condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, leading to fluid buildup around the heart and throughout the body.

Antitussive Agents

Medications designed to suppress coughing.

Respiratory Acidosis

A condition characterized by an excess of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream, leading to decreased blood pH, often due to impaired lung function.

Blood Gas Analysis

A test measuring the amounts of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood, used to evaluate lung function and the body's acid/base balance.