procedure for obtaining a specimen from a victim of a crime, identifying the specimen correctly, keeping it under uninterrupted control of authorized personnel, and ensuring that the specimen has not been altered or replaced is called establishing ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


chain of custody
Establishing chain of custody is required for medicolegal issues such as evidence of rape and for drug tests for illicit drug use.

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A) Brain B) Spinal cord C) Nerve pathways D) Both A and B

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Which of the following best describes the term unethical?

a. Conduct that deals with personal customs b. Conduct that does not conform to approved standards c. Conduct that is concerned with a person's character d. Conduct that relates to a personal sense of what is right

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A physical change that occurs when a stressor causes the body to go into an alarm or warning mode is ____

A) blood vessels constricting and decreasing circulation to the heart and brain B) saliva production increasing C) pupils in the eyes dilating to improve vision D) movement in the digestive tract increasing to speed up digestion of foods

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Practice management software (PMS) manages administrative and business functions including all of the following EXCEPT ________.

A. appointment scheduling B. electronic claims submission C. reimbursement management D. determining patient diagnosis

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