Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP) Law and Ethics Practice Exam

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Which of the following is NOT identified as a form of "physical abuse"?

  1. A Battery

  2. B Assault with a deadly weapon

  3. C Emotional distress due to threats

  4. D Unreasonable physical constraint

The correct answer is: C Emotional distress due to threats

Emotional distress due to threats is classified differently than physical forms of abuse. While it entails inflicting harm through intimidation and psychological manipulation, it does not involve direct physical harm or interaction, which is characteristic of physical abuse. The other options clearly depict acts that involve physical harm or potential for injury to an individual, such as battery, assault with a deadly weapon, and unreasonable physical constraint, all of which meet the criteria for physical abuse due to their direct impact on a person's physical well-being. In contrast, emotional distress is a psychological concern that does not result in tangible physical injuries. This distinction is crucial in understanding the different categories of abuse and their implications under the law.

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