What is the minimum wait time before a decubitus image should be acquired?
minimum of 10 minutes
minimum of 20 minutes
no wait time necessary
minimum of 5 minutes
minimum of 5 minutes
Rationale: The minimum wait time for a decub position is five minutes, allowing time for the free air to rise or the fluid to sink.
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Biopharmaceuticals are derived from life forms existing in nature, produced by:
A) Means other than direct extraction from a biological source. B) Direct extraction from a biological source. C) Synthesizing imitations of biological sources. D) Extracting synthetic substances from biological sources.
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Which of the following patient factors could affect BAC?
A) clothing that is restrictive B) time of day that person is being tested C) weight and food that was recently ingested D) pupil enlargement
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