Which of the following formulas for calculating a child's dose is the most accurate?
Fried's rule
Clark's rule
Young's rule
Body surface area
Body surface area
Rationale: Body surface area is the most accurate method of calculating child dosages because it considers both the weight and height of the child.
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What is the term for the site where the heart is in contact with the chest wall?
A. POC B. MIP C. PMC D. PMI
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The Administrative Simplification provisions are associated with:
A. HHIPA. B. HIPPA. C. HIIPA. D. HIPAA.