Pulse oximetry uses ________ technology to assess the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in the peripheral tissues

A) ultraviolet
B) X-ray
C) infrared
D) ultrasound


Answer: C

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a. The E/M service has been performed for an identifiably different reason from that of the other performed service or procedure b. The E/M service has been performed by the same physician who performed the other performed service or procedure. c. The E/M service occurs on the same day as the other performed service or procedure. d. The diagnosis for the separately identifiable E/M service is the same as the diagnosis for the performed service or procedure.

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Which of the following oxidase-positive, gram-negative diplococcus relies on its capsule to escape the host's immune system?

A) Butyrate esterase positive B) Glucose and maltose positive C) Glucose, maltose, and lactose positive D) Glucose positive

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Another name for vitamin B1 is ________.

A. riboflavin B. carotene C. niacin D. thiamine E. pyridoxine

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The ________ fee is considered the maximum charge that the health plan will pay a provider for a particular procedure or service.

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

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