Which of the following can cause a serious problem in relation to point-of-care testing?
A. Patient has drunk water within 8 hours of the test
B. Alcohol was allowed to dry on patient's arm
C. Reagents are out of date
D. Patient is identified by only three measures
Answer: C
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A. tip of a finger B. upper arm C. wrist D. nose
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A) Community water fluoridation B) Dental insurance premiums C) Vaccination D) Malpractice E) Both C and D
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