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Traffic Stop Definition - A temporary detention of a driver of a vehicle by police to investigate a possible crime. What case in 1977 ruled that police have the right to ask the driver to step out of the vehicle during a lawful traffic stop? - Pennsylvania vs Mimms What 1997 case extended LE right to ask all parties to step out of the vehicle during a lawful traffic stop? - Maryland vs Wilson What should an officer check before operating his/her vehicle? - Tire Pressure, lights, public ...

56-5-1520 General Rules as to maximum speeds; lower speeds may be required - A person shall not drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. Speed must be so controlled to avoid colliding with a person, vehicle, or other conveyance on or entering the highway in compliance with legal requirements and the duty of a person to use care. Top 5 Reasons for Collisions - Too F...

In construction, what establishes the quality requirements? - Plans and Specs. What is the purpose of CQM - -Ensures that construction is performed according to plans and Specs, on time, with in budget, and a safe environment. -Government's efforts, seperate from, but in coordination and cooperation with the contract to assure quality set by the plans and specs. What the two princpal areas of CQM activity? - Contractor Quality Control - Prime contractor is in charge Government Quality As...

Construction quality management - The performance of tasks, which ensure that construction is performed according to plans and specifications, on time, within a defined budget, and a safe work environment. Quality - Conformance to properly developed requirements Purpose of CQM - The government's efforts, separate from, but in coordination and cooperation with the contractor, assure that the quality set by the plans and specifications is achieved. Contractor quality control function - To a...

The purpose of Construction Quality Management is to: - Achieve the quality established by properly developed requirements through the combined responsibility, but seperate efforts of contractpr smd government personnel. Construction Quality Management is the performance of tasks, which ensure that construction is performed. - According to plans and specifications, on time, within a defined budget and a safe work environment. Partnering relationships are based upon: - Building trust and de...

25 yo F at 27 weeks w/ severe contractions x6 hours, vaginal spotting, contractions every 2-3 mins w/ FHR 130 and no decels, cervic 1-2 cm and 70% effaced, GBS is positive. next step? - IM beclamethasone THEN later can give penicillin man w/ 15 yr hx of difficult relaxing hands after tightly gripping objects or shaking hands, difficulty releasing after gripping w/ hands. dx? - myotonic muscular dystrophy pt unable to see out of R eye since awakening 2 hrs ago. visual acuity 20/200 in R eye ...

A patient asks the nurse about drug interactions with OTC preparations. What is the nurse's best response? A. "Discuss this with the health care provider." B. "There are not many interactions, so don't worry about it." C. "Read the labels carefully, and check with your health care provider." D. "Avoid over-the-counter preparations." - C. "Read the labels carefully, and check with your health care provider." The patient should always check with the healthcare provider prior to ...

Ways to prevent Osteoporosis - Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine Increase Vitamin D and Calcium At least 5 min. of sun exposure Weight bearing exercise 3-5 times a wk The person takes on the values, beliefs, and behaviors of the dominant culture - Assimilation Providing for a client's basic care and comfort needs while taking consideration the values, beliefs and definitions of health and illness of each individual within our diverse society. - culturally competent care Assuming the ...

Stages of general adaptation syndrome - 1. Alarm Initial reaction Sympathetic nervous system 2. Resistance Adaptation Limit stressor 3. Exhaustion Adaptation failing Disease develops Edema - Excess fluid in the interstitial space Dehydration (ECF volume deficit) - Can occur independently without electrolyte defects Decrease in fluid level leads to increase in level of blood solutes Cell shrinkage Hypotension Hypovolemia or fluid volume deficit - Decreased fluid in the intravascular...

passive immunity - Transfer of performed antibodies against a specific antigen from protected or immunized individual to an unprotected or non-immunized individual Examples of passive immunity - IgA in breast milk, maternal IgG crossing placenta, antitoxin, serotherapy (direct injection of antibodies) Potassium Value normal range( intercellular cation) - 3.5-5.0 mEq/L Sodium value normal range (major cation of extracellular fluid) - 135-145 mEq/L Calcium value normal range - 9-11 mg/dL OR ...