What Is a Profile

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is a profile?

• A) A substance that is being identified or measured in a laboratory test
• B) A quantitative laboratory test
• C) An array of laboratory tests for identifying a disease
• D) A laboratory test that is required by state law

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Definitions:

BMI

Body Mass Index, a numerical computation comparing a person's weight and height to categorize underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obesity.

Persistent Nausea

Continuous or frequently recurring feelings of sickness with an inclination to vomit.

Dehydration

A condition resulting from the excessive loss of body water, affecting bodily functions.

Gastric Aspirate

The process or sample involving the removal of stomach contents, typically used for medical diagnosis or to remove ingested toxins.