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What does the basal state refer to?
What does the basal state refer to?
- The state of the body after vigorous exercise
- The resting metabolic state of the body early in the morning after fasting for approximately 12 hours (correct)
- The metabolic state of the body during the day
- The metabolic state of the body after a heavy meal
Which factor is minimized or eliminated in a basal-state specimen?
Which factor is minimized or eliminated in a basal-state specimen?
- Effects of diet, exercise, and other controllable factors on test results (correct)
- Postural changes
- Diurnal variation variations
- Circadian rhythm variations
What is an important consideration for skin antisepsis in patient preparation?
What is an important consideration for skin antisepsis in patient preparation?
- Alcohol intake
- Stress
- Smoking
- Skin antisepsis (correct)
Why is the basal state specimen ideal for establishing reference ranges on inpatients?
Why is the basal state specimen ideal for establishing reference ranges on inpatients?
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What is the ideal fasting requirement for a basal-state specimen?
What is the ideal fasting requirement for a basal-state specimen?
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