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What is the primary function of ionized calcium (iCa2+) in the body?
What is the primary function of ionized calcium (iCa2+) in the body?
- Transmit nerve impulses
- Maintain osmotic pressure
- Regulate blood pH
- Muscular contraction, cardiac function, and blood clotting (correct)
Which electrolyte imbalance is characterized by low levels of sodium and high levels of potassium?
Which electrolyte imbalance is characterized by low levels of sodium and high levels of potassium?
- Hyponatremia and hyperkalemia (correct)
- Hypernatremia and hypokalemia
- Hyponatremia and hypokalemia
- Hypernatremia and hyperkalemia
Which of the following is NOT a common test that can be analyzed using a POCT multi-test panel instrument?
Which of the following is NOT a common test that can be analyzed using a POCT multi-test panel instrument?
- Cardiac Troponin T and I (correct)
- Hemoglobin
- Blood gases
- Electrolytes
What is the primary function of electrolytes in the body?
What is the primary function of electrolytes in the body?
Which of the following is the most plentiful electrolyte in the blood?
Which of the following is the most plentiful electrolyte in the blood?
Which of the following electrolyte imbalances is characterized by low levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and low levels of hydrogen ions (H+)?
Which of the following electrolyte imbalances is characterized by low levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and low levels of hydrogen ions (H+)?
Which of the following is the primary function of calcium in the body?
Which of the following is the primary function of calcium in the body?
Which electrolyte imbalance can lead to muscle cramps, fatigue, and irregular heartbeat?
Which electrolyte imbalance can lead to muscle cramps, fatigue, and irregular heartbeat?
What is the primary purpose of using a POCT Cardiac Troponin T and I test?
What is the primary purpose of using a POCT Cardiac Troponin T and I test?
What is the primary function of a POCT Multi-Test-Panel instrument?
What is the primary function of a POCT Multi-Test-Panel instrument?
Which of the following electrolytes is responsible for regulating the fluid balance in the body?
Which of the following electrolytes is responsible for regulating the fluid balance in the body?
What is the primary function of electrolytes in the body?
What is the primary function of electrolytes in the body?
Which type of test is best suited for detecting a specific drug or screening for up to 30 drugs?
Which type of test is best suited for detecting a specific drug or screening for up to 30 drugs?
What sophisticated instrumentation is used when testing for drugs in blood samples?
What sophisticated instrumentation is used when testing for drugs in blood samples?
Which element is typically measured in very small amounts (μg or ng) and can leach into the specimen from glass, plastic, or stopper material?
Which element is typically measured in very small amounts (μg or ng) and can leach into the specimen from glass, plastic, or stopper material?
What are other names for Point of Care Testing (POCT), which is also known as alternative site testing?
What are other names for Point of Care Testing (POCT), which is also known as alternative site testing?
Which type of tube must be used to prevent falsely elevated results when testing for trace elements like aluminum, arsenic, and copper?
Which type of tube must be used to prevent falsely elevated results when testing for trace elements like aluminum, arsenic, and copper?
What type of test helps physicians diagnose and treat diseases by detecting genetic variations?
What type of test helps physicians diagnose and treat diseases by detecting genetic variations?
