While a factory employee is moving a container of a radioactive liquid, some of the liquid splashes onto his arm. This situation is best be described as:

A) Exposure
B) Contamination
C) Infection
D) Contagion


B) Contamination

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An example of an assessment instrument used by some states to provide service scores that can be used to adjust payments to the providers is the _________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is considered the most reliable and timely method of transporting microbiologic specimens?

A. Shipping company B. Patient delivery C. Courier delivery D. US Postal Service E. Laboratory pickup

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Which of the following responsibilities on behalf of the provider and insurance carrier must be clearly identified in an electronic claims processing agreement required for the carrier-direct claims processing option?

A. information security B. compliance monitoring C. equipment, software, and staff training D. turnaround time E. all of the above

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After receiving online orders from medical control to perform a patient care intervention, you should:

A. perform the intervention as ordered. B. confirm the order in your own words. C. ask the physician to repeat the order. D. repeat the order to medical control word for word.

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