Phlebotomy Technician Practice Exam (NCPT/CPT)

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Performing a procedure for which one has not been trained is called:

Negligence
Malpractice
Assault and battery
Ethical violation

The correct answer is: Malpractice

Performing a procedure for which one has not been trained can result in harming/potentially endangering the patient. Negligence is defined as failing to use reasonable care, which may result in injury to others. Assualt and Battery is the intentional and offensive physical contact with another person without their consent. Ethical violation involves going against the standards of conduct set by a profession. These options are incorrect because they do not specifically refer to the act of performing a procedure without proper training. By definition, malpractice is the proper term to describe this situation. Additionally, malpractice also includes the element of having a professional duty to the patient.