Brainarium

Cortisol A. increases the permeability of capillary walls. B. increases the permeability of lysosomal membranes. C. stimulates the production of glucose from noncarbohydrates. D. promotes the storage of amino acids in the form of proteins. E. stimulates storage of glucose as glycogen - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Stimulates the production of glucose from noncarbohydrates Secretions that affect only nearby cells are termed A. endocrine. B. pericrine. C. exocrine. D. autocrine. E. paracrine - CO...

Which hormone is detected in the urine in most common pregnancy tests? - CORRECT ANSWER-hCG (Human chorinic gonadotropin) Know the substances that are excreted from the hepatopancreatic ampulla - CORRECT ANSWER-Common bile duct and pancreatic duct For a person living at sea level vacations in the rocky Mountains, what hematic parameter would you expect to happen? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increase in their red blood cell count Which cardiac chamber has the thickest wall and forms the apex of the h...

What were the two types of scholars (for the intellectual roots of theories about evolution) in Europe? - CORRECT ANSWER-The immutists and the Evolutionists Who are the immutists? Who are two famous immutists? - CORRECT ANSWER-•The Immutists believe species are fixed and unchangeable •Carolus Linnaeus (father of taxonomy) •Rev. John Ray and the Naturalists - fantastical creatures are manifestations of the divine mind Who are the evolutionists? Who are is our most famous evolutionist...

Which control system typically has slower, longer-lasting effects? - CORRECT ANSWER-endocrine system What general effects can hormones have on the characteristics of blood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Maintaining homeostasis of blood composition and volume hypothalamus is a link b/t - CORRECT ANSWER-nervous system and endocrine system pineal gland - CORRECT ANSWER-smallest gland produces melatonin endocrine glands - CORRECT ANSWER-pineal gland pituitary gland thyroid gland parathyroid glands ad...

A herediatary blood disorder that results in a decreased production of hemoglobin and anemia is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Thalassemia pbt must draw blood for a STAT glucose, BUN, and electrolytes in ER and deliver it to the lab for testing as the I-Stat instrument is not fxning properly. Which type of sample is most appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Plasma (green top tube0 a patient has been diagnosed with anemia and the physician wants to assess how well the bone marrow is producing RBC's. The phy...

What is the purpose of post hybridization wash? - CORRECT ANSWER-Remove unbound probe from the slide. What is true about slide prep for FISH? - CORRECT ANSWER-Slides should be kept at room temp conditions. When analyzing a sample stained with a FISH probe, the technologist notices a high amount of nonspecific cross hybridization. Which is most likely the cause? - CORRECT ANSWER-The stringency was way too low. When using the Applied Imaging system to capture the FISH image, which program ...

Metaphase 1 Chromosome 'JJ' is an example of: A. Chromosome 8 B. A deletion C. Chromosome 9 D. Chromosome 10 - CORRECT ANSWER-Chromosome 10 Metaphase 1 'NN' represents chromosome: A. 2 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6 - CORRECT ANSWER-4 Metaphase 1 'EE' represents chromosome: A. 13 B. 14 C. 15 D. 18 - CORRECT ANSWER-15 Metaphase 1 'X' represents chromosome: A. 6 B. 7 C.8 D. X - CORRECT ANSWER-7 Metaphase 1 Which of the following represents the chromosome 21's of...

Day 1 FISH - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Denatured in 2xSSC for 2 mins 2. EtOH bath for 2 mins each (70%,80%,90%) 3. Dry very well ALL FISH B-CELL - CORRECT ANSWER--CEP 4,10,17 -t(9;22) BCR/ABL DUAL COLOR/DUAL FUSION -t(12;21) ETV6/RUNX1 DUAL COLOR SINGLE FUSION -11q23 MLL (rearrangement/deletion break apart) ALL FISH T-CELL - CORRECT ANSWER--t(9;22) BCR/ABL AML FISH - CORRECT ANSWER--t(8;21) -INV(16) OR t(16;16) -11q23 MLL rearrangement/deletion 45, X - CORRECT ANSWER-Turner syndrome, webbing ...

There are four broad aims of nursing practice. - CORRECT ANSWER-To promote health To prevent illness To restore health To facilitate coping with disability or death What is the term for an active person in which a person moves toward his/her maximum potential; not merely an absence of disease and a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being? - CORRECT ANSWER-Health Name a characteristics of a chronic disease. - CORRECT ANSWER-It is a permanent change. Causes or is caused...

Which of the following is a primary lymphatic organ? A. spleen B. tonsil C. lymph node D. thymus - CORRECT ANSWER-D. thymus B cells are responsible for A. humoral (antibody-mediated) immunity B. nonspecific immunity C. inflammation D. cellular (cell-mediated) immunity - CORRECT ANSWER-A. humoral (antibodymediated) immunity Which of the following is NOT a tonsil? A. pharyngeal B. popliteal C. palatine D. lingual - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Popliteal Active immunity A. occurs as a result o...

What is function (CC2) - CORRECT ANSWER-This makeup of an object allows it to operate What is the relationship between levels (CC2) - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Atoms are the smallest things and form molecules 2. Molecules combine to form cells 3. Cells are the first stages of life and multiple cells can combine to form tissues 4. There are several types of tissues but tissues can come together to form organs 5. Organs will then form organ systems 6. Once all of these steps are achieved it will t...

The nurse is preparing to give a bath to an older adult who is unconscious and has had a fever and night sweats. Which type of bath would be the best option? - CORRECT ANSWER-Complete bed bath The nurse is caring for a client who has recently migrated to this country. The interpreter shares that the client usually bathes once a week. When your assessment is finished, the nurse plans to have the client shower. What additional information needs to be gathered? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ask about hygi...

The nursing profession has multiple nursing organizations which set standards for practice and education. Choose the professional nursing organization which helps nursing students to practice self-governance, to advocate for student and patient rights, and to take collective, responsible action on social and political issues. A. NLN b. AACN c. NSNA d. ANA - CORRECT ANSWER-c After graduating from an accredited program in nursing and successfully passing the NCLEX-RN, what gives the nurse...

Leader - CORRECT ANSWER-Inspiring others by setting an example of positive health, assertive communication, and willingness to improve. Manager - CORRECT ANSWER-Coordinating and managing the activites of all members of the team Case manager - CORRECT ANSWER-Coordinating the care delivered to a client. Research consumer - CORRECT ANSWER-Applying evidence-based practice to provide the most appropriate care, to identify clinical problems that warrant research, and to protect the rights of re...

A group of nurses have identified that the elderly patients on their unit have a high incidence or pressure ulcers after they have a stroke. During a unit meeting they discuss different interventions that they think may reduce the development of pressure ulcers. What is the nurses' next step to investigate this clinical problem further? 1. Conduct a literature review 2. Share the findings with others 3. Conduct a statistical analysis 4. Create a well-defined PICOT question - CORRECT AN...

temporal bone - CORRECT ANSWER-bone that forms parts of the side of the skull and floor of the cranial activity. There is a right and left temporal bone. sphenoid bone - CORRECT ANSWER-Bone that joins all of the bones of the cranium together frontal bone - CORRECT ANSWER-forms the forehead sagittal suture - CORRECT ANSWER-between the two parietal bones coronal suture - CORRECT ANSWER-between frontal and parietal bones OPTS to FOREHEAD - CORRECT ANSWER-occipital bone parietal bone tempor...

1) Medically Underserved - CORRECT ANSWER-*site must be official, physician must be reachable by phone & must be provided with daily status report of any major problems outside of the protocol. *must have protocols. 1a) Physician Primary Practice Site - CORRECT ANSWER-* Must have protocols. *Sign drug orders only for pts whom the MD has/will establish a relationship. *alternate MD may delegate. *MD may delegate to no more than 7 APNS or PAs. *Physician on-site visits should be 50% of the...

Which statement most accurately encapsulates Thomas Kuhn's proposed philosophy of science? A) Science philosophy should address both the conceptual and empirical problems of science and serve as merely a problem-solving activity. B) Science philosophy should focus on concept clarification and concept analysis based on theory development and synthesis. C) Science philosophy should resolve conceptual problems in science without being limited to the development of theories. D) Science ph...

When providers deliver unnecessary services with the objective of protecting themselves against lawsuits, this practice is called: A) defensive medicine. B) supplier-induced demand. C) primary protection. D) legal risk. - CORRECT ANSWER-A Legislation is to laws as regulations are to: A) bills. B) laws. C) rules. D) practice. - CORRECT ANSWER-C How does healthcare regulation protect the public? A) Nurses are regulated in their practice and therefore cannot do harm. B) Physicians are ...

What is a cough?Protective reflex that helps clear the airways by an explosive expiration. Acute cough: 2-3 weeks Chronic cough: longer than 3 weeks. Causes: Post nasal drip, GERD, medications (ACE). Hypoventilation vs. Hyperventilation? Hypo: Alveolar ventilation is INADEQUATE: leads to RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS. Hyper: Alveolar ventilation EXCEEDS metabolic demands: Leads to RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS. What is clubbing? A painless enlargement of the terminal phalanges of the fingers and toes that...