A document serving to appoint an individual, chosen by the patient, to represent the patient's interests is a(n)

subpoena duces tecum
durable power of attorney
living will
advance directive


durable power of attorney

Rationale: Durable power of attorney allows another to represent the patient's interests.

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a. Random b. Fasting timed c. 24-hour d. Catheterized

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A phlebotomist is placed in a physician's office, and the phlebotomist has a lot of extra time between draws. The phlebotomist likes to stay busy, so he helps the physician's office staff with checking in patients and filing medical records. Is this phlebotomist putting the laboratory in possible violation of the Antikickback Law?

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In general, IEP goals need to contain the behavior to be performed,

A) Measurement criteria and who will evaluate the student's performance B) The conditions under which the behavior will occur and measurement criteria C) Who will measure goal achievement and how he or she will do it D) The criteria that will be used to measure goal achievement and the timeline for goal achievement

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Patients with ____ vertigo have vertigo because of their vestibular organs located in the inner ear.

A. distal B. cranial C. central D. peripheral

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