Which of the following best describes the authority that regulates the practice of medicine with the intent of protecting citizens from harm?

a. Hospital policies
b. State medical practice acts
c. American Medical Association
d. Federal regulations


b

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Why should an anesthesia provider see a patient for a preoperative assessment?

a. To select an appropriate anesthetic for the procedure b. To allow the provider to charge for an official consultation before the case c. To decide whether the provider wants to work on the patient during the procedure d. To determine whether the provider likes the patient before working with him or her

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Muscles that work as primary postural stabilizers tend to have

a. slow twitch fibers and function with light, isometric contractions, but only during movement. b. slow twitch fibers and function with light, isometric contractions in stationary postures and during movement. c. fast twitch fibers and function with strong, concentric contractions in stationary postures. d. slow twitch fibers and function with eccentric contractions in flexed positions of the spine.

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When _____________ is in the form of dust and in contact with moisture, alkaline solutions, or acetic acid, it will heat spontaneously to ignition

a. uranium b. magnesium c. zinc d. zirconium

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Which of the following patient pathologies would NOT be well-suited for sonographic examination?

a. cholelithiasis b. ovarian cyst c. ventricular septal defect (VSD) d. osteomyelitis

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