CPT (Certified Phlebotomy Technician) Practice Exam

The act of intentionally, physically touching someone without permission is best defined as battery. Battery involves the unlawful application of force to another person, which can include anything from minor contact to more serious harm. It emphasizes the aspect of intentionality and physical interaction without consent. Assault, on the other hand, generally refers to the act of creating a fear of imminent harm or offensive contact, even if physical contact does not occur. Negligence involves a failure to exercise reasonable care, leading to unintentional harm, and tort is a broad legal term that encompasses various civil wrongs, including both assault and battery, but is not specifically defined by the act of unwanted physical contact.