The federal law enacted that regulates the quality and accuracy of laboratory testing (including phlebotomy procedures) by creating a uniform set of provisions governing all clinical laboratories is referred to as:
A) HCFA
B) CLIA
C) FDA
D) The Joint Commission
Answer: B
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A. An aneurysm B. Hypothermia C. Ischemic stroke D. Decompression sickness
As an EMT, you realize that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs when:
A) the brain is emotionally injured by an external force. B) the returning veteran perceives a lack of respect by society or the government. C) an individual is exposed to an abnormal or dangerous condition. D) an individual is overwhelmed with daily living when returning from the military.
Ventricular fibrillation waves with amplitudes greater than 3 millimeters are considered:
A. coarse. B. fine. C. flutter. D. inverted.
An oxygen-dependent patient uses a nasal cannula at 3 L/min continuously at home. He complains that his liquid oxygen portable device runs out too quickly when he attends church services and prevents him from dining out in restaurants afterwards. Which of the following devices should the respiratory therapist recommend to resolve the issue?
A. Use a pulse-dose oxygen delivery system. B. Take a backup E-size oxygen cylinder. C. Reduce the oxygen flow to 2 L/min during church. D. Insertion of a transtracheal oxygen catheter.