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Pulmonary function tests are used to guide in diagnoses and some treatment plans in pulmonary disorders. What is gold standard to follow on these studies for obstructive airway disease? 

What is the first line antibiotic treatment recommended for uncomplicated community aquired pneumonia in someone under the age of 60 years? 

Which of the following are causes of viral pneumonia? SELECT ALL that apply.

Regarding the customer focus essential of the “12 Quality System Essentials”, customers can be all of the following, EXCEPT:

Match the uterus resection reason on the left with the CPT code on the right. (An answer may be used more than once)

Pulmonary function tests are used to guide in diagnoses and some treatment plans in pulmonary disorders. What is gold standard to follow on these studies for obstructive airway disease?

All of the following types of obstructive pulmonary disease except:

A laboratory is preparing for a CAP inspection. The laboratory manager has identified several areas where minor nonconformities have been noted in past inspections. How should the laboratory manager address these areas to ensure a successful CAP inspection?

A 67 year old male is admitted to the intensive care unit secondary to a COPD exacerbation, requiring Bipap support. As the AGACNP, on afternoon rounds you notice the patient is more lethargic than this morning. An ABG is ordered. ABG Results: pH 7.20, CO2 88, O2 56, HCO3 23. You decide that intubation and mechanical ventilation is the most appropriate next step. After intubation a chest x-ray is ordered to confirm placement of the endotracheal (ET) tube. Where is the correct anatomical position of the ET tube? 

Of the following individuals, which one is NOT qualified to be a laboratory director in a CAP accredited lab?