What is one arterial blood gas test that can now be measured by hand-held POCT instruments?

What will be an ideal response?


Arterial blood gases that can now be measured by hand-held POCT instruments include pH, partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2), and partial pressure of oxygen (PO2).

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a. at the level of the heart. b. above the level of the heart. c. below the level of the heart. d. none of the above.

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Recommendations from the Roe v. Wade decision included all of the following except

A) first semester abortions should be performed in hospitals. B) viability of the fetus is not required. C) the woman should receive counseling before having the abortion. D) the father's consent should be obtained.

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Health care professionals have generally found that HIPAA has simplified claims submissions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The provider's plan includes all measures for management of the care of the patient that are listed, including diet, exercise, physical therapy, medication, surgery, and any others. If the provider has used the abbreviation R/O, what is he referring to?

A) ?record of observation B) research observation C) rule out D) rule oriented

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