Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) set standards to which all laboratories must adhere. These standards include training of personnel and testing and transport of specimens.

How are values assigned using the payment methodology called the Relative Value Scale (RVS)?

a. By geographic region b. By population density c. By weather patterns d. By rate of malpractice cases

Assessment of the female genitalia:

A) is not performed by the paramedic. B) is only necessary in pregnant patients. C) should be limited to inspection only. D) is a routine part of the physical exam.