Which phase of the laboratory process involves performing a chemical assay on a serum specimen?
a. preanalytical
b. analytical
c. postanalytical
d. reporting results
B
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experiencing: A) angina pectoris. B) congestive heart failure. C) asthma. D) COPD.
Bacterial infections are the MOST common cause of infectious asthma
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following are considered high-complexity tests?
A. Urinalysis, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, blood glucose, and pregnancy
B. Tests in bacteriology, mycobacteriology, virology, and parasitology
C. Tests in clinical cytogenics, histopathology, histocompatibility, and cytology
D. Tests in immunohematology and hematology
E. Tests in mycology, immunology, and chemistry
Which of the following parameters should be used to guide the oxygenation and ventilation of the patient with a traumatic brain injury?
A) Maintain an oxygen saturation level of at least 96 percent and a capnography reading between 35 and 40 mmHg. B) Maintain an oxygen saturation level of at least 90 percent and a capnography level < 45 mmHg. C) Maintain an oxygen saturation level of at least 98 percent and a capnography reading > 45 mmHg. D) Maintain an oxygen saturation level of at least 90 percent and a capnography reading < 35 mmHg.