A co-oximeter can provide a measurement of all hemoglobin variants, while a pulse oximeter can only measure functional hemoglobin. Why does a pulse oximeter only measure functional hemoglobin?
A) It uses four wavelengths of light.
B) It uses two wavelengths of light.
C) It doesn't measure a hemolized sample.
D) none of the above
B
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A) Allowing the newborn to nurse B) Preparing for imminent delivery C) Taking a history and performing a physical exam, D) Saving the placenta in a plastic bag for transport to the hospital
Sammy is a 14-year-old brought to the office by his mother because he has a runny nose and a bad cough and has had a temperature of at least 101.5º F for the last three days. Which of the following is a safety precaution that should be taken while Sammy is in the medical office?
A. Provide disposable gloves for everyone, including Sammy B. Ask Sammy to cover his mouth and nose while coughing C. Wear gloves, gown, and goggles while in the exam room D. Place a wastebasket with a lid near Sammy for tissue disposal E. Ask Sammy to wait outside to avoid infecting other patients
The total sum that the health plan will pay out over the patient's life is the lifetime _______________ benefit.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The atlas is the:
A. attachment between the first and second cervical vertebrae. B. point where the ribs attach to the sternum. C. seventh cervical vertebra, which is easily palpable. D. first cervical vertebra, which articulates with the skull.