Give two examples of point-of-care tests (POCTs).
What will be an ideal response?
Point-of-care tests include: hematocrit (Hct), hemoglobin (Hgb), blood glucose, blood gases, potassium, calcium, pH, sodium, blood urea nitrogen, prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), bleeding time, pregnancy tests, strep-A tests, glycated hemoglobin testing (Hgb A1c), respiratory syncytail virus (RSV), C-reactive protein (CRP), mononucleosis, cholesterol, Influenza A & B, HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies, fecal occult blood, reagent strip urinalysis, fertility testing, liver panels, Urea BUN, renal function panels, thyroid tests and various drug panels and toxicology studies.
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a. sitting because the center of gravity in the largest body mass is midway to the ground and the base of support is balanced between the two sides. b. standing because the center of gravity in each body part is closest midline and the base of support is under the major body masses. c. side-lying because the center of gravity in each body mass is closer to the ground and the base of support is broader. d. lying supine because the center of gravity in each body part is closest to the ground and the base of support is broadest.