What is the purpose of a gel inside the specimen collection tube?

a. warms the specimen
b. extends clotting time
c. acts as a barrier between serum/plasma and cells
d. acts as a preservative


C

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The instructional note for Z01.10—Encounter for routine gynecological examination includes all of the following EXCEPT:

a. the exam may or may not include a cervical smear. b. the exam may or may not be described as "routine" or "gynecological exam NOS." c. the exam may be documented as an annual pelvic exam. d. identify congenital absence of uterus.

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The term diagnosis refers to the art or the act of determining the nature of a patient's disease

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A car has been hit head-on by another vehicle at a moderate rate of speed. Seatbelts were in place and the airbags deployed. The patient is complaining of chest pain. Quick observation reveals a bruise to his sternum. The AEMT would immediately:

A) deflate the airbag to get breath sounds. B) lift the airbag and check the steering wheel. C) suspect an injury related to the airbag. D) check the windshield for starring.

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Most MIs are caused by a

A) blood clot in a coronary artery. B) coronary artery spasm. C) arrhythmia. D) blood clot in the pulmonary artery.

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