(n) _______ is an examination of the vagina and cervix that is usually performed prior to a biopsy after results of a Pap smear show the presence of abnormal cells. 

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


colposcopy
Colposcopy is an exam of the vagina and cervix with a colposcope to identify abnormal cells.

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Generally, once an entry in an electronic health record is saved, a correction is made by ____. 

A. adding an addendum B. highlighting the error and placing a comment C. deleting the error D. striking through the error and adding initials E. printing the page, correcting the error, and scanning the page

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The two goals of effective inventory control are minimizing total inventory investment and carrying the right mix of products to __________ patient demand

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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One of the Joint Commission's new screening criteria used to determine accreditation of the clinical laboratory is the category Immediate Threat to Health and Safety. An example of not meeting this criteria would be:

a.) absence of a QC program for each area of laboratory b.) lack of documentation of ongoing education for staff c.) serious problems with specimen labeling and handling d.) use of unlicensed personnel in state that requires it

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The AEMT is appropriately using the SAMPLE mnemonic when he asks which one of the following questions?

A) "Why did you call for the ambulance?" B) "Who is your doctor?" C) "Have you thought about stopping smoking?" D) "When did you eat last?"

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