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Nucleus - -contains the nucleolus, a small dense structure composed largely of RNA, most of the cellular DNA, and the DNA-binding proteins, the histones, that regulate its activity What 4 elements is DNA composed of? - - 1) deoxyribose phosphate molecule 2) pyrimidine bases 3) purine bases 4) hydrogen bonds (stabilize the helix through large numbers) what are Ribosomes? - -RNA-protein complexes (nucleoproteins) that are synthesized in the nucleolus and secreted into th...

How much of the cardiac output do the kidneys require? - Correct Ans-20-25% What causes the umbilical referred pain with kidney stones? - Correct Ans-sensory innervation of the upper part of the ureter arising from the 10th thoracic nerve root. What are the clinical manifestations of a UTI in older adults? - Correct Ans-confusion and poorly localized abdominal discomfort (symptoms are vague). What is pyelonephritis? - Correct Ans-it is an infection of one or both upper urinary...

What components make up the Central Nervous system - -The brain and spinal cord The peripheral nervous system has two divisions, what are they? - -Autonomic nervous system and Somatic Nervous system Which division of the Peripheral Nervous System contains the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions? - -Autonomic What is the somatic nervous systems role? - -To communicate with sense organs and voluntary muscles Which part of the central nervous system is in control of ...

Which selection organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources? - Correct Ans-Operations Which ICS functional area sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident? - Correct Ans-Command Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident? - Correct Ans Incident Commander Which General Staff member directs all responses and tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives? - Correct An...

A patient's records indicate a diagnosis of a staph skin infection which caused a boil to develop on the patient's buttock region. Symptoms included red, swollen skin with pus. Which additional symptom can appear in the affected area? - Correct Ans-Warm to touch A patient presents with anemia, jaundice, fever, and malaise due to the destruction of red blood cells. Which infectious disease does this describe? - Correct Ans-Malaria A patient's record shows a diagnosis of...

Sue went to the store with $100.00 and returned with $18.42. How much money did she spend? a. $81.58 b. $72.31 c. $71.58 d. $71.68 - Correct Ans-A When firefighters have to enter a burning building, they may have to carry tools weighing 33.5 pounds, drag a hose weighing 57 pounds and wear a fire protective coat weighing 68 pounds. How many total pounds is the firefighter burdened with upon entering the building? a. 150.5 b. 154.5 c. 157.5 d. 158.5 - Correct Ans-D Mike...

A patient admitted to the ICU has been diagnosed with blunt abdominal trauma following an altercation. Upon assessment, the patient reports severe pain. Further assessment includes Cullen's sign, Grey Turner's sign, and rigid abdomen despite nasogastric tube placement for decompression. The patient is most likely experiencing: - Correct Ans-Hemorrhage A patient is experiencing a cardiogenic shock. The nurse understands the goal of treatment focuses on increasing the: - Correct An...

Hypothyroidism - -High TSH + low T4 = primary hypothyroidism High TSH + normal T4 = subclinical hypothyroidism Normal TSH + low T4 = secondary hypothyroidism or severe non-thyroidal illness Subclinical Hypothyroidism Management - -TSH level 5-10 with sx of hypothyroidism: 3 6 month trial of levothyroxine TSH level 5-10 without sx of hypothyroidism: shared decision making on whether to treat or not TSH> 10: treat with levothyroxine therapy Levothyroxine (1st line therapy) - -A...

What components are measured in a Bishop score? - Correct Answer-Dilation Effacement Station Cervical consistency Cervix position What does a Bishop score indicate? - Correct Answer-Cervical ripening - likelihood of a successful vaginal delivery What Bishop score is considered most indicative of a success vaginal delivery? - Correct Answer-Greater than 8 out of 13 What do lower Bishop scores indicate? - Correct Answer-Cervical ripening is necessary before induction ...

How do you use a level? - -Adjust until bubble is centered. What is Lockout Tagout? - -A safety procedure to isolate energy sources during maintenance. What are the steps involved in Lockout Tagout? - -Preparation, Notification, Shutdown, Verification, Maintenance/Repair, Removal. What is the purpose of Lockout Tagout? - -To protect workers from unexpected equipment startup or hazardous energy release. What are the potential energy sources that need to be isolated during Lockout Ta...

Management - -Process of working with people and distributing an organization's resources to achieve goals efficiently, effectively What are the 4 functions of management? - --Planning -Organization -Leading -Controlling 4 functions of management- Planning: - -Determine long-term missions and goals and business plan to ahcieve goals 4 functions of management- Organization: - -Allocation of resources, what needs to be done for long-term goals -orchestrating people actions resources...

planning, organizing, leading, controlling - -four functions of management planning - -determining organizational goals and a means for achieving them organizing - -deciding where decisions will be made, who will do what jobs and tasks, and who will work for whom in the company leading - -inspiring and motivating workers to work hard to achieve organizational goals controlling - -monitoring progress toward goal achievement and taking corrective action when needed top manager - -exe...

What is the most common reason for a wastewater to contain intermittent large amounts of sand, gravel, and grit? - Correct Ans-storm events WasteWater Sources & Characteristics: Combined wastewater is defined as - Correct Ans-sanitary wastewater and stormwater runoff WasteWater Sources & Characteristics: In general, the solids content in wastewater is about - Correct Ans-0.1% WasteWater Sources & Characteristics: In general, what is the % of suspended solids in the total amount o...

The primary purpose of the Water Utility Industry - Correct Ans-The production and delivery of safe drinking water to consumers Those who work in the public water industry have a responsibility to meet standards created by these types of government entities. - Correct Ans-Federal and State basic federal and state standards state that Water must be: - Correct Ans-disinfected, delivered at adequate pressure, and be ample in quantity. Employees should guard what - Correct Ans-the water ...

What is Civil Law - -concerns relationships either between individuals or between individuals and the government, an individual can sue another person, a business, or the government, include divorces, child custody, auto accidents, slander, and trespassing What is Criminal Law - -are made to protect the public as a whole from the harmful acts of others, a criminal act is one in which a person or institution commits an illegal act or a failure to act Legislative Branch - -referred t...

Which Accident and Health policy provision addresses preexisting conditions? - Correct Ans-Time Limit on Certain Defenses Which of the following individual health insurance policies will provide the broadest protection? - Correct Ans-Major Medical Which of the following situations does NOT apply to the Florida Replacement Rule? - Correct Ans-An existing policyholder purchases an additional policy from the same insurer Agent J takes an application and initial premium from an applica...

Failure to complete tasks given to the PCT by a supervising nurse or physician is called________________. A. Insubordination B. Malpractice C. Bad professional behavior D. None of the above - Correct Answer-B. Malpractice Patient Care Technicians have contact with patients______________. A. When the nurse tells them to B. Weekly C. When they have time D. On a daily basis - Correct Answer-D. On a daily basis Patient confidentiality refers to the right of a patient to have th...

Who was in folk music? Sang "This Land is Your Land" - Correct Ans-Woodie Guthrie Who was in the Almanac Singers? - Correct Ans-Woodie Guthrie and Pete Seeger and believed in anti-war and anti-racsim What was the significance of the Highlander Folk School? - Correct Ans-School for civil rights leaders (Rosa Parks, MLK, Seeger went there) What movement was Pete Seeger involved in? Who did he sing with? - Correct Ans Civil Rights Movement and Bruce Springsteen Lead Belly's st...

Conditional Statement - -If, Then statement (A=B) Converse Statement - -Switched conditional statement (B=A) Inverse Statement - -Negative conditional statement (-A=-B) Contrapositive Statement - -Negative and switched conditional statement (-B=-A) What is the most common logical error? - -Assuming that the converse or inverse of a given statement must be true What do Existential Quantifiers indicate? - -The existence of something What are the key phrases/terms for Existential Quan...