Which of the following mandates specific federal requirements for facilities that analyze specimens of human blood?
a. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
b. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
c. The American Medical Association
d. The state board of pharmacy
ANSWER: b
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a. uppermost portion of the uterus, above where the fallopian tubes connect. b. lower portion of the uterus, also called the cervix. c. upper two-thirds of the uterus, composed of smooth muscle. d. body, or corpus of the uterus.
A stroke that only exhibits signs and symptoms for a few minutes is known as a:
a. RIND b. cerebral embolism c. cerebral infarction d. none of the above
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A) "He did not take his medications today." B) "He had a fever last night." C) "He has emphysema." D) "He has been in bed for 12 hours."
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a. 5% b. 20% c. 40% d. 70%