If a Blood Test Requires a Fasting Specimen, What Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

If a blood test requires a fasting specimen, what is the best way to verify that the patient is fasting?

• A) Assume the patient is fasting.
• B) Ask the ward clerk whether the patient is fasting.
• C) Ask the patient if he is fasting.
• D) Ask the patient when the last time was that he had anything to eat or drink.

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Definitions:

Significant Influence

The power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of an investee but not control those policies. It is often evidenced by ownership of 20% to 50% of the voting stock of the investee.

Net Income

The residual financial gain of a company post all expenditures and taxes being deducted from its revenues.

Book Value

The value left over from a company’s assets once its obligations are deducted, as listed on the balance sheet.

Significant Influence

The power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of an investee but not control those policies.