The reason that carbon monoxide is so toxic is because it:

A Is a protoplasmic poison.
B. Combines with cytochrome oxidase.
C. Has 200–250 times the affinity of oxygen for hemoglobin binding sites.
D. Sensitizes the myocardium.

D

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In the case of a presenting problem that may NOT require the presence of a physician, if service is provided under the physician's supervision, it is considered:

A. minimal in nature. B. self-limited in nature. C. low severity in nature. D. moderate severity in nature.

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Methods, such as using a fan to dry blood films faster, are especially important when:

a. The patient is very anemic or high humidity exists. b. The patient has polycythemia or high humidity exists. c. The sample is over 6 hours old. d. No one is available to blow on the blood film.

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