The Nurse Asks You to Test a Stool Specimen for Occult

question 37

Multiple Choice

The nurse asks you to test a stool specimen for occult blood.You know that occult blood:

• A) Can be seen
• B) Means a black,tarry stool
• C) Is hidden or unseen
• D) Is dark red

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The cumulative amount of net income kept within a company after dividends are paid, reinvested in the business or used to pay off debt.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after subtracting all expenses, including taxes and operating costs, from its total revenues, indicating the company’s profit.

Dividends

A portion of a company’s earnings distributed to its shareholders as a reward for their investment.