The Act That Established Quality Standards for All Laboratory Testing

question 17

Multiple Choice

The act that established quality standards for all laboratory testing to ensure safety,accuracy,reliability,and timeliness is:

• A) CLIA.
• B) LMRP.
• C) EMTLA.
• D) COBRA.

Understand the correct procedures for blood specimen collection.

Recognize the appropriate actions and considerations in venipuncture.

Identify proper techniques and considerations for obtaining arterial blood gas (ABG) specimens.

Know the special considerations for drawing blood alcohol levels.

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