Free AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Practice Question

During a follow-up visit, a patient with a history of non-compliance and aggression necessitates a blood draw. The patient seems agitated and appears to reluctantly agree to the procedure. Mid-way through the draw, the patient starts to protest, but the medical assistant proceeds to quickly finish collecting the sample to avoid a confrontation. If the patient later claims the medical assistant committed a tort, which one is most applicable?

  • False imprisonment

  • Assault

  • Battery

  • Defamation

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