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Which governmental agency is responsible for establishing the maximum allowable dose of radiation exposure?

Which of the following is a unit in which radiation exposure is measured?

EXTRA CREDIT: POA is an important acronym in the prospective payment system (PPS).  Define the meaning of the acronym POA and describe it’s use/significance in the PPS.

EXTRA CREDIT: Describe the meaning of Assignment of Benefits and Accepting Assignment in regard to claims submission and processing. 

In 3-5 sentences, summarize the article by explaining the event or news item. 

A phlebotomy technician collects a specimen in a microcollection container after two failed venipuncture attempts. For which of the following reasons should the technician write on the medical requisition form that the blood was collected in thismanner?

A phlebotomy technician observes a glucometer reading of 250 mg/dL. A second test is performed and returns a readingwithin the expected reference range. Which of the following circumstances could have caused the first result to beinaccurate? 

A phlebotomy technician receives a splash of blood to the eyes while transferring serum into an isolator tube. Which of thefollowing actions should the technician take first? 

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to aliquot a blood specimen. Which of the following pieces of personal protectiveequipment are the minimum requirements for the technician to wear?

A phlebotomy technician is performing a glucometer reading for a young adult patient. The patient’s parent is in the roomand asks about the patient’s glucose level. Which of the following actions should the technician take?