Which of the Following Is Considered a DISADVANTAGE of a Point-Of-Care

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered a DISADVANTAGE of a point-of-care (POC) test?

• A) Technicians are not required to culture the pathogen.
• B) Clinicians are able to rapidly recognize a chain of infection.
• C) Antibiotics can be avoided in cases of viral infection.
• D) Multiple infections are more likely to go undetected.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly incorporated into a finished product and are easily traceable to specific goods or services.

Fixed Factory Overhead

Refers to the consistent, non-variable costs associated with operating a manufacturing facility, such as rent, salaries, and utility expenses.

Static Budget

A budget that remains unchanged over the budget period and is not adjusted for actual levels of activity.

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or varies with changes in the volume of activity, production levels, or other operational factors.