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A nanometer is defined as: - 10-9 A nanometer is defined as one-billionth of a meter True or False: A nanometeris longer than a micrometer - False. A nanometer is 1,000 times smaller than a micrometer. Resolution and contrast are two critical factors that influence your ability to see an object. Explain each. - Resolution refers to the distance between two objects at which the objects still can be seen as separate. Poor or low resolution means two (or more) objects may appear as one. *Cont...

Microorganism - Single cell (bacteria, archaeons, fungi, protozoa, algae) Virus - Not living, not considered microorganisms, considered microbes Microbes - Include microorganisms and viruses, can be advantageous or harmful Cell - Smallest, most basic biological unit of life All cells are compromised of - Macromolecules (building bloacks) Four main types of macromolecules found ing cells - Proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and polysaccharides Proteins - Comprised of amino acids, facilitate ...

Microbiology is the study of what? - Microbiology is the study of microbes (microorganisms and viruses) and their biological processes. What is the smallest biological unit of life? - A Cell What is a macromolecule? - A macromolecule is classified as a complex molecule that is composed from smaller subunits. What are the four main types of macromolecules? - 1. Carbohydrates 2. Lipids 3. Proteins 4. Nucleic Acids What various functions do prote

You are working with nursing students on the L&D unit. One of the students recalls reading about progesterone levels affecting labor and asks if you could explain this. What is your best response? a. Decreased progesterone levels allow estrogen to stimulate uterine contractility. With lowered levels of progesterone, the myometrium gains resistance as uterine contractions act on the resistance of the cervix. b. Decreased progesterone levels allow estrogen to stimulate uterine contractility. ...

cognitive disorders - deterioration of mental functions due to temporary brain or permanent brain dysfunction deficit in cognition change from previous baseline level of functioning -Delirium -Dementia Medically: change in memery, cognition, behavior or interpersonal relationship causes of cognitive disorders - Causes: injury, medical condition, SUD, rx to meds or other agents delirium - an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is ch...

Neuron - a nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system CNS - brain and spinal cord PNS (peripheral nervous system) - the sensory and motor neurons that connect the CNS to the rest of the body cranial nerves - 12 pairs of nerves that carry messages to and from the brain Outside of the brain stem Somatic Nervous System (SNS) - the part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movement of skeletal muscles autonomic nervous system - regulates internal body func...

Pilates - Its a physical exercise. It is a physical training regimen based on the body in its most natural state-in motion. Its an art form, it must be worked to perfection on a daily basis. Its a physical science. Its is a technique so precise and so concentrated that its results remain with you forever. Joseph Pilates - A sickly childhood let him to pioneer this unique training system, with which he hoped to rid his students of all physical limitations. Inspired by both eastern and western...

Cynthia keeps clear and precise documentation on her Pilates clients and their progress. What should Cynthia's documentation include? - It should note new exercises and unique observations What is the proper set up for Breast Stroke? - Long box on the carriage, hands in straps, client facing foot bar By adding the Magic Circle between the ankles for Teaser we are modifying in what way? - Increasing the level of the challenge You have a well balanced program of Pilates exercises for your c...

Sprain - Injury to joint where ligament or capsule is over-stretched resulting in instability and swelling. RICE is recommended until swelling and pain subside Strain - Injury to a muscle or tendon where fibers are torn or over stretched causing pain, swelling, and bruising. RICE recommended until swelling and pain subside Spasm - Prolonged involuntary contraction of a muscle painful. RICE helpful acutely or until spasm subsides Medical Release - suggested for the following conditions: ACL...

Lordosis - Anterior curves in cervical and lumbar spines Kyphosis - Posterior curves in the thoracic and sacral regions of the spine Flat-Back - Decreased lumbosacral angle, decreased lumbar lordosis, hip extension and posterior tilt of pelvis Hyperlordosis - Anterior tilt of pelvis, increased lumbar lordosis Sway-Back - anterior shift of pelvis, hip extension, posterior shift of thorax, increased lumbar lordosis, increased thoracic kyphosis, forward head. Scoliosis - Three dimensional co...