During a(n) _______, the cardiologist can take blood samples for analysis, measure the pressure in the heart's chambers, and view the heart's motions with the aid of fluoroscopy. 

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


cardiac catheterization
Cardiac catheterization allows the cardiologist to take blood samples for analysis, measure the pressure in the heart's chambers, and view the heart's motions with the aid of fluoroscopy. A balloon angioplasty can also be done during cardiac catheterization.

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a. Throat b. Colon c. Heart d. Lung

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__________ __________ can be evaluated using the AVPU scale

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Which of the following organizations developed and established the safety requirements known as National Patient Safety Goals? 

A. American Medical Association B. The Joint Commission C. American Hospital Association D. American College of Physicians E. American Pharmacists Association

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Using the CPT manual, select the code for the following procedure

Radiological examination of the femur-two views

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