The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) blood test screens for which of the following?
A. Low blood sugars
B. Leukocytes
C. Potential bleeding problems
D. Anemia
E. Inflammatory process
Answer: E
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A patient's blood gas results are as follows: pH = 7.28; dissolved CO2 = 1.9 mmol/L; HCO3- = 28 mmol/L. These results would be classified as:
A. Metabolic acidosis. B. Metabolic alkalosis. C. Partially compensated respiratory acidosis. D. Respiratory alkalosis.
Billing codes do what for insurance companies?
A) Provide a means for denying coverage to out-of-plan patients B) Provide a standardized means for determining reimbursement C) Distance insurance companies from liability for insufficient care D) Encrypt and safely transmit sensitive billing information
Which of the following procedures will the medical assistant use to clean blood pressure cuffs and reflex hammers?
A. Sanitization B. Ultrasonic cleaning C. Purification D. Sterilization E. Disinfection