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If the operator has loaded the machine onto a transporter/trailer on behalf of a driver, what checks must be carried out before they leave the cab? - 1. The machine is in the agreed position 2. Hydraulic-operated components aren't grounded and pressure removed 3. Parking brake is applied and engine switched off 4. Windows shut Why should different soils be segregated during excavating? - Because soils can be re-used elsewhere If setting up to excavate in a confined area, name TWO...

If the operator has loaded the machine onto a transport/trailer on behalf of a driver what checks must be carried out before they leave the cab? - 1. The machine is in the agreed position 2. Bucket placed onto the bed of the low loader 3. Parking brake is applied and engine switched off 4. Windows shut 5. Chassis is central Why should different soils be segregated during excavation? - So that the soils can be reused If setting up to work in a confined area, name TWO things that should...

1. A 65-year-old white male was admitted to the hospital on 1/15 complaining of abdominal pain. The attending physician requested an upper GI series and laboratory evaluation of CBC and UA. The x-ray revealed possible cholelithiasis, and the UA showed an increased white blood cell count. The patient was taken to surgery for an exploratory laparoscopy, and a ruptured appendix was discovered. The chief complaint was: a. Ruptured appendix b. Exploratory laparoscopy c. Abdominal pain d....

Which instructions should be included in the plan of care for a patient who is prescribed ferrous sulfate? a. Iron compounds are not taken orally b. Iron does not absorb c. Iron should only be taken at night d. Antacids should not be taken with iron 2. Which is the most common type of anemia? a. Iron deficiency b. Sickle cell anemia c. Folic acid deficiency d. B12 deficiency 3. Which antibiotic class disrupts folate metabolism in bacteria and is often combined with trimethoprim? a. ...

Why are most statins recommended to be taken in the evening?  Can cause insomnia  Decreases stomach upset  Cholesterol synthesis increases during the night  Cholesterol synthesis decreases during the night 2. What is the mechanism of action of ezetimibe?  It inhibits the absorption of bile, thus causing the liver to produce bile from cholesterol.*  It decreases the adhesion of cholesterol on the arterial walls.  It inhibits absorption of dietary and biliary choleste...

A 40-year old female patient is being followed up for diabetes mellitus. She is currently on Metformin 1 gram twice a day and has been tolerating it well for about six months. Her hemoglobin A1c a week ago was 8.9%. The plan is to initiate liraglutide therapy in addition to the metformin. Which of the following statements is true with regards to liraglutide. ▪ Liraglutide may be stored in the refrigerator or freezer prior to first use. ▪ The brand name is Bydureon ▪ Nausea and/or vom...

Which of the following would be the most appropriate for you as the student nurse to do next? - Perform a Glasgow Coma Score (GCS). When performing a physical examination of Winnie which of the following would be most appropriate? - Try to minimise position changes for her. Which test would be most appropriate to perform when assessing Winnies eye muscle strength and cranial nerve function? - Extra ocular movement test. Which of the following nursing assessments will give you objective ...

T files a claim on his Accident and Health policy after being treated for an illness. The insurance company believes that T misrepresented his actual health on the initial insurance application and is, therefore, disputing the claim's validity. The provision that limits the time period during which the company may dispute a claim's validity is called - time limit on certain defenses Periodic health claim payments MUST be made at least: - monthly The sections of an insurance contract whic...

What equipment do you need for the assessment of the head and neck? - tape measure, stethoscope, cup of water, and transilluminator. What are the six characteristics to assess for with inspection? - head position, facial features, tics, skull, and scalp. What are the five areas for palpation? - skull, hair, temporal arteries, temporomandibular joint, salivary glands. What one place might you percuss on the face? - the massester muscle. Facial spasms may be associated with HYPOcalcemia. ...

1. In which group is a slight enlargement of the thyroid gland detected on ultrasound considered a normal finding? a. Infants b. Adolescents c. Pregnant women d. Native Americans or American Indians - c 2. Which of the following questions is most appropriate to ask a female patient with a suspected thyroid problem? a. "How much alcohol do you drink?" b. "Have you noticed a change in your sleep pattern or energy level?" c. "Do you have headaches?" d. "Are you currently m...

an ekg technician is providing instructions to a patient who is to wear a cardiac event monitor at home. which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of the instructions? - "if the batteries fall, i will replace them myself" which of the following artifacts can appear as drifting away from the center on the ekg tracing? - wandering baseline which of the following ekg findings differentiates idioventricular rhythm from junctional rhythm? - accelerated idiove...

Which of the following EKG machine functions should an EKG technician use to control and regulate the height of EKG waveforms on the tracing? a. Speed b. Output display c. Artifact filter d. Gain - d. Gain Which of the following methods should a EKG technician use when removing hair from electrode placement sites for telemetry monitoring? a. Dry shave b. Wet shave c. Tape d. Clippers - d. Clippers An EKG technician notes periods of sinus arrest on a patient's EKG tracing. The tech...

Which of the following best describes community-based nursing? a. A practice in which care is provided for individuals and families b. Providing care with a focus on the group’s needs c. Giving care with a focus on the aggregate’s needs d. A value system in which all clients receive optimal care ANS: A By definition, community-based nursing is a setting-specific practice in which care is provided for “sick” individuals and families where they live, work, and attend school. The em...

1. A nurse is striving to practice patient-centered care at a hospital. Which action best exemplifies providing patient-centered care? A) Having a client complete a self-reported functional status indicator and then reviewing it with the client B) Explaining to a client the benefits of computer-assisted robotic surgical techniques, which the hospital recently implemented C) Recording a client's signs and symptoms in an electronic health record D) Performing continuous glucose monitoring of ...

According to Henri Fayol, the functions of planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling are considered which aspect of management? a.Roles b. Process c.Functions d. Taxonomy ANS: B, The management process includes planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling. Management roles include information processing, interpersonal relationships, and decision making. Management functions include planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, and budgeting. A taxon...

1. In general, many companies are realizing a diminished demand for touch labor and an increasing demand for knowledge work. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MGHR.SNEL.17.1-3 NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic - Business knowledge and analytic skills STATE STANDARDS: United States - OH - DISC: HRM KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge 2. Knowledge workers are employees whose responsibilities include only problem-solving. a. Tr...

. Which of the following describes anatomy? a. Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure b. Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods c. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli d. Examining the physiology of life ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology 2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to: a. physiological investigation at a microscopic level. b. anatomical inves...

Monarchy - One person from a royal family is ruler Dictatorship - Absolute power of one leader Oligarchy - Governed by a smart upper class group Representative democracy - people elect officials to represent their views Central Government - Also known as Federal Government Legislative branch - Branch of the federal government that makes laws Executive branch - Branch of the federal government that carries out laws Judicial branch - Branch of the federal government that inter...

Abiogenesis - Belief that livings things may develop from lifeless matter Acid - A compound that In water produces hydrogen ions, usually tastes sour, a pH less than 7 Acid rain - rain containing acids that form in the atmosphere when industrial gas emissions (especially sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides) combine with water Alloy - Homogenous mixture composed of two or more metals Amoeba - A type of Protozoan that has no permanent shape Amorphous - having no definite form or dist...

sum - the answer to an addition problem the difference - the answer to a subtraction problem product - the answer to a multiplication problem quotient - the answer to a division problem divisor - the number you divide by remainder - the number that remains after subtraction words used in addtion word problems - sum, total, all together words used in a subtraction word problem - how much more, how much less, find the difference, and deduct words often used in division word...