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A physical therapist is working with a patient that is in the middle stage of limb-onset amyotrophic lateral sclerosis who demonstrates 2+/5 strength in bilateral upper extremities and 2-/5 strength in bilateral lower extremities. Which of the following assistive devices is most indicated to promote maximal independent function?

Why is managing liability for organizational and sponsored events more challenging than ever?

Gabrielle gets car insurance from Lamont Insured Enterprises, Inc. (“LIE, Inc.”). Every six months, LIE, Inc. automatically renews Gabrielle’s policy and charges Gabrielle’s credit card for the next six months. This process has been occurring for five years. One week after the automatic renewal, Gabrielle is in a car accident, and her car is totaled. LIE, Inc. refuses to pay and claims there is not a valid contract. Was there a valid contract?

Diantha owns a company that sells boomerangs, and Fritz is a potential customer. Diantha informs Fritz that each boomerang is hand carved, crafted out of rare wood, and thoroughly tested for accuracy and relevance. Although he was considering other boomerang suppliers, Fritz ultimately decides to buy Diantha’s boomerang due to the impressive description of its craftsmanship. After completing the transaction, Diantha learns that her friend Varsha switched out some of the boomerangs as a prank, and Diantha realizes that she actually sold Fritz a boomerang that was not up to company standards and probably does not even fly correctly. If Fritz sues Diantha for fraud, will Fritz be able to prove its case?

A public relations professional working for an international nonprofit carefully studies local customs, religious holidays, and communication styles before launching a campaign in several countries. She adapts the campaign’s visuals and language to reflect each culture’s values and ensures that all materials are relevant, respectful and inclusive. This PR professional demonstrates a high level of _______.

Elroy and Isaac, both merchants and residents of Baltimore, Maryland aspire to enter into a contract with each other for the sale/purchase of goods. After Elroy makes an offer to Isaac, Isaac responds with a written confirmation of acceptance; however, this written confirmation of acceptance states additional terms that are not present in Elroy’s offer. Nevertheless, Elroy’s offer did not expressly limit acceptance to the terms of his offer and Isaac’s additional terms do not materially alter Elroy’s offer. If Elroy does not give notification of objection to Isaac’s terms within a reasonable time, which of the following will occur?

A healthcare organization invites a member of city council to participate in a panel to answer questions from the public in support of the organization’s new flu shot campaign. Which type of PR campaign tactic does this represent?

Blossom wants to sell her old red truck. In an effort to sell it quickly, Blossom mails a letter to her long-time friend, Hedda, offering to sell the truck to Hedda for $15,000. Three days after Blossom sends that letter to Hedda, Blossom’s boyfriend, Boyce, informs Blossom that the truck is actually worth $30,000! However, just minutes after Hedda posts (i.e., puts in the mail) a letter with the postmaster accepting Blossom’s offer, Amelia calls Blossom telling her the new price for the old red truck is $30,000. Does Blossom have to uphold the deal and sell Hedda the truck for $15,000?

Oscar lends his brother, Milburn, $1,800. Milburn and Philomena agree that Milburn will build a new pool deck for Philomena in exchange for Philomena paying Oscar $1,800. Millburn builds the pool deck, but Philomena refuses to pay Oscar any money. Can Oscar sue for payment?

Which principle represents the fairness core value established by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)?