If a death did not occur because of suspicious circumstances, who must give consent for an autopsy to be performed?

What will be an ideal response?


If the death did not occur under suspicious circumstances, consent from the next of kin or a legally responsible party must be obtained for an autopsy to be performed. If a death occurs under suspicious circumstances, permission from the next of kin is not needed for an autopsy to be performed.

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Which of the following agencies require health care facilities to protect workers exposed to biological hazards?

A. EPA B. FDA C. HIPAA D. OSHA

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What layer of the heart enables it to contract?

What will be an ideal response?

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The back of the soft palate hangs down into the throat. This portion of the soft palate is called the _______. 

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

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What is the ventricular heart rate with junctional tachycardia?

A. 100 to 180 bpm B. Greater than 300 bpm C. 150 to 300 bpm D. 60 to 100 bpm

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