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Asked about asthma Reports having asthma Reports asthma exacerbations Asked about severity of asthma Reports asthma exacerbations occur up to 2 times a week Reports asthma exacerbations last around five minutes Asked most recent asthma exacerbation Reports last exacerbation was three days ago Reports last exacerbation around cats at cousin's house Asked about asthma triggers Reports cat allergy as asthma trigger Reports dust as asthma trigger Denies asthma problems...

The 5 P's of sexual history Partners Practices Protection from STIs Past hx of STIs Prevention of pregnancy The 4 C's of effective communication: Courtesy Comfort Connection Confirmation Th history includes: Identifiers Chief concern HPI PMH FH Personal/social history ROS What is the CAGE questionnaire? A model for discussion the use of alcohol Cutting down Annoyance by criticism Guilty feeling Eye-openers What is the TACE model? Alcohol scre...

Key terms to focus on for chapter 47 Antibodies (immunoglobulines), antigen, autoimmune disorder, B lymphocytes (B cells), cytokines, cytotoxic T cells, Hematopoiesis, immunostigmant, immunosuppressant, interferon, leukocytes, memory cells, T lymphocytes (T cells), and tumor antigens what are the diff interferons? alpha, beta, and gamma What are the two different immune systems Innate and adaptive innate immune system -body's 1st line of defense -protective defense sys...

Classic teratogenic period day 31-71 category A drug Controlled studies show no risk to fetus Studies in pregnant women show no risk in any trimester Category B drug No evidence of risk in humans Studies in pregnant women have shown no risk despite animal adverse findings OR animal studies show no risk in absence of human studies Category C drug Risk cannot be ruled out Human studies lacking; fetal risk in animals; use if benefits > risks Category D drug Po...

Asked about current health problems Denies current acute health problems Reports diabetes Reports asthma Asked about last visit to a healthcare provider Reports last visit to a healthcare provider was 4 months ago Reports reason for last visit was annual gynecological exam Reports last general physical examination was 5 months ago Asked about current prescription medications Reports taking diabetes medication Reports having an inhaler Reports taking prescriptio...

A brief statement of the reason the patient is seeking health care is called the: chief complaint Which of the following is an "ABCD" characteristic of malignant melanoma? Irregular borders Which question would be considered a "leading question"? "You don't get headaches often, do you?" A flat, nonpalpable lesion is described as a macule if the diameter is: less than 1 cm. When you are questioning a patient regarding alcohol intake, she tells you that she i...

Explain what is meant by divergent,parallel and convergent evolution. convergent evolution: this is where species which are not closely related at all evolve to have similar traits or characteristics as result from adapting to similar or the same environments. Divergent evolution:the process by which a species evolves into two or more descendant or different forms; also, the process of tracing two or more species back to a common ancestor. parallel evolution: this is the development of a ...

Jonas learns he has access to everything now that he will be the next Receiver The Giver informs him that he can watch a video of the identical twin getting released All private ceremonies are recorded and kept in the Hall of Closed Records He watched his father "release" the smaller twin He watched his father put a needle in the baby's forehead and inject a liquid into the scalp He realizes that his father killed the new baby "Jonas felt a ripping sensation...

When does the eye first appear? early week 4 When does the differentiation of the neural retina take place? between week 6 and month 8 What is the remainder of the hyaloid artery? central artery of the retina What is the mesenchyme sheath derived from? neural crest cells and head mesoderm What are the two coverings of the optic cup? choroid & sclera

What is the first branch of the aortic arch? Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic Name the three branches of the aortic arch? a. Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic b. Lt CCA c. Lt Subclavian artery The radial artery runs on what side of the forearm? Lateral side The radial artery branches to form what part of the palmar arch? Superficial palmar arch Where does the radial artery terminate? (Just remember that the ulnar branch and termination is opposite of the radi...

If a high grade stenosis or occlusion is seen in a renal artery how will the contralateral waveform appear? It will still be a low resistance waveform but it will appear weakened or dampened. How can increased resistance be determined? Checking Parenchymal Resistance Ratio and the Resistive Index Where should waveforms be obtained when checking renal resistance? Waveform and peak velocity measurements in the upper and lower pole PR? What is it? Equation? Normal value? Pa...

The benefits of an apparatus-mounted generator on a fire apparatus is that it can provide 50 kilowatts, whereas a portable generator can only produce: 5 Kilowatts It's recommended that fuel, oil, and mileage records be updated: As determined by the jurisdiction Traveling at high speeds on a curvy road may cause your fire apparatus to: Leave the road surface and roll over. You should NEVER back a fire apparatus: if you don't have at least one spotter. When perfor...

Identify TWO correct statements about conducting a daily inspection of a fire apparatus. a. confirm that the foam tank level is full b. ensure that the fire pump and booster lines are full c. operate the pump drive control. d. check to make sure the auxiliary fuel tank is at least 1/2 full a. confirm that the foam tank level is full c. operate the pump drive control The rescue tool supply system equivalent of a junction box is called: a. a manifold b. a PTO c. a rescue unit ...

What is under preventive maintenance? servicing land gear wheel bearings, replenishing hydraulic fluid, removing and installing glider wing and tail surfaces that are specifically designed for quick removal and instillation. 43.7 Who must you present a pilot certificate or a medical certificate upon request? Administrator, the National Transportation Safety Board, or any federal, state, or local law enforcement. 61.3 Are you required to carry a logbook? No 61.51 How long ...

competitors are firms operating in the same market, offering similar products, and targeting similar customers Competitive rivalry the ongoing set of competitive actions and competitive actions and competitive responses that occur among firms as they maneuver for an advantageous market position competitive behavior the set of competitive actions an responses a given firm takes to build or defend its competitive advantages and to improve its market position multimarket com...

Strategic Competitiveness Achieved when a firm successfully formulates and implements a value creating strategy Strategy An integrated and coordinated set of commitments and actions designed to exploit core competencies and gain a competitive advantage Competitive Advantage A firm has this when it implements a strategy that creates superior value for customers and competitors are unable to duplicate or find too costly to try to imitate. Above Average Returns Returns in e...

Creating customer value is the source of the firm's potential to earn above-average returns. T/F? True A business-level strategy is an integrated and coordinated set of commitments and actions designed to exploit core competencies and gain a competitive advantage in specific product markets. T/F? True Low-cost leaders usually concentrate on the value chain activities of inbound logistics and outbound logistics as a means to reduce costs. T/F? True The five forces model e...

Union the United States as one nation united under a single government. During the Civil War, "the Union" came to mean the government and armies of the North. Missouri Compromise an agreement made by Congress in 1820 under which Missouri was admitted to the Union as a slave state and Maine was admitted as a free state Fugitive a person who flees or tries to escape (for example, from slavery) Wilmot Proviso a proposal made in 1846 to prohibit slavery in the territory ad...

Union All states until the civil war. During the civil war it is only the northern states. Missouri Compromise Congress agreeing Missouri is a slave state, Maine is a free state. A compromise line is drawn separating free and slave states. fugitive a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest or persecution. Wilmot Proviso The Wilmot Proviso proposed an American law to ban slavery in any territory acquired from Mexico in the Mexican W...

Patch test Inside of arm, elbow, small area of face and wait 24 hours Allergy Test Predisposition Test Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) Regulates employee safety Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Testing and approving drugs sold Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Registers all types of disinfectants sold and used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Protective clothing and devices to protect individuals from blood born pathogens Cent...