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luvbio

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Which of the following BEST defines arterial blood gases?
 
  A. A specific kind of diagnostic test that utilizes X-rays to measure the calcium content in the bone, often in the lumbar region of the back
  B. The oxygen and carbon dioxide content of the blood as measured in diagnostic laboratory tests
  C. A percutaneous surgical procedure that utilizes fluoroscopic radiologic guidance and is used to repair collapsed or fractured vertebrae
  D. Diagnostic test requiring a small amount of blood to determine the components within the patient's blood

Question 2

The physician documents a straightforward number of diagnoses and/or management options, and amount and/or complexity of data to be reviewed, and a minimal risk of complications, comorbidities and/or mortality. What is the overall level of medical decision making?
 
  A. Straightforward
  B. Low
  C. Moderate
  D. High


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


luvbio

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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