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Which federal agency is responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of food, drugs, medical devices, and electronic products?
Which federal agency is responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of food, drugs, medical devices, and electronic products?
- Regulatory Standards Agency
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Food and Drug Administration (correct)
- US Department of Health and Human Services
What does a statute refer to in the context of laws and guidelines for healthcare professionals?
What does a statute refer to in the context of laws and guidelines for healthcare professionals?
- Comparison benchmark mandated by a governing agency
- Uniform method of defining basic parameters for processes
- Rules issued by administrative agencies with the force of law
- Written law adopted by a legislative body (correct)
Which type of medical device is considered the most stringently regulated by the FDA?
Which type of medical device is considered the most stringently regulated by the FDA?
- Class 1 devices
- Class 3 devices (correct)
- Class 2 devices
- Heart valves
What is the primary goal of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?
What is the primary goal of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?
What do voluntary standards in healthcare refer to?
What do voluntary standards in healthcare refer to?
What is the primary responsibility of the US Department of Transportation (DOT)?
What is the primary responsibility of the US Department of Transportation (DOT)?
Which organization is responsible for minimizing greenhouse gases and toxic substances?
Which organization is responsible for minimizing greenhouse gases and toxic substances?
What is the main purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
What is the main purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
Which organization is responsible for developing and promoting voluntary standards for processes and practices performed in the CSSD functions?
Which organization is responsible for developing and promoting voluntary standards for processes and practices performed in the CSSD functions?
What does the CDC mandate instrument end-users to comply with?
What does the CDC mandate instrument end-users to comply with?
