1) Which of the following statements about injuries is FALSE? Multiple Choice • Intentional injuries are the leading cause of death in the United States. • Unintentional injuries account for more years of potential life lost than any other cause. • Officials no longer call events leading to injuries "accidents" because that term suggests events beyond human control. • Injuries are labeled intentional or unintentional depending on whether harm is purposely inflicted.

1) Which of the following statements about injuries is FALSE? Multiple Choice • Intentional injuries are the leading cause of death in the United States. • Unintentional injuries account for more years of potential life lost than any other cause. • Officials no longer call events leading to injuries "accidents" because that term suggests events beyond human control. • Injuries are labeled intentional or unintentional depending on whether harm is purposely inflicted.

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter6: Legal Considerations

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