Specimen collection and handling is referred to as the:
a. analytical phase.
b. preanalytical phase.
c. postanalytical phase.
d. intra-analytical phase.
B
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a. item b. two c. label d. three
In Lead II, Einthoven's triangle shows:
A) the left arm is negative and the right arm is positive. B) the left arm is positive and the right arm is negative. C) the left leg is positive and the right arm is negative. D) the left leg is negative and the right arm is positive.
Assessment of a 21-year-old woman reveals that she has severe abdominal pain localized to her right upper quadrant. She is alert and oriented and has stable vital signs. After placing her supine on a stretcher, she quickly assumes a lateral recumbent position with her knees drawn up to her chest. Which of the following responses from you would be appropriate?
a. "It would be best if you stay on your back. Staying there will help decrease the pain." b. "You can stay on your side, but I need to you to keep your legs straight to help decrease the pain." c. "I need you to stay on your back and with your head up. That way, if you vomit you won't aspirate it." d. "Are you more comfortable in that position? If you are, then you should stay on your side."
Providers are likely to agree to discounted fee-for-service contracts because they result in a(n):
A) decrease in taxes paid by the physician. B) increase in the number of patients referred to the physician. C) decrease in paperwork required to file claims. D) fewer administrative tasks for the medical office assistant.