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According to the Glucostatic theory, signals are sent to the _________ to tell the brain that the body is satiated after eating. a. Adrenal Gland b. Lymphatic system c. Hypothalamus d. Pancreas c. Hypothalamus What is the role of estrogen in bone loss? a. Estrogen increases resorption of vitamin D from bone b. Estrogen decreases resorption of calcium from the bone c. Estrogen increases resorption of calcium from the bone d. Estrogen decreases resorption of vitamin D from bone b....

A performance standard which does not have anything to do with a department mission may not be: A. Relevant B.Time-based C. Realistic D. Measurable A. Relevant A performance standard is: SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-based) The process of one culture adopting the habits of another culture is called: A. Cultural transformation B. Acculturation C. Cross-cultural assimilation D. Cultural mirroring A. Acculturation Which of the following is NOT tru...

A job description: Can be used for employee appraisals Human milk has more _____ than formula or cow's milk fat The contingency approach to leadership states: leadership style must change to fit the situation What is the selling price for a hamburger in your cafeteria if you operate with a 45% food cost and the cost of a beef patty and bun are $0.7920? $1.76 The score that occurs most frequently in a frequency distribution is what measure of central tendency? Mo...

Which of the following foods would be the best source of zinc for Jewish clients who observe dietary laws? A. Roast Turkey B. Stuffed Pork Chops C. Whole Wheat Bread D. Frozen Green Beans A. Roast Turkey Why: Jewish Dietary law restrict pork and zinc is found in mainly in red meat and poultry. Other good sources of zinc include beans, nuts, and certain types of seafood, whole grains, fortified breakfast cereals and dairy products. However, the phytates in whole-grains, cereals, and leg...

Which of the following techniques offers the least constructive information to someone being disciplined? Providing advice Focusing on behavior Providing alternatives Focusing on observations The correct answer is A. The purpose of disciplining is for a manager to provide constructive information to help the subordinate become aware of how his or her actions affect the organization's system. The goal is to provide maximum information with minimum threat. Providing advice is not constr...

Signs of an airway obstruction and treatment choking, gagging, suprasternal notch retraction, labored breathing and rapid pulse initially followed by decreased pulse, respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest TX: 1. 100% O2 2. Trendelenburg position/pack off the surgical site 3. Digital traction of the tongue with gauze, tongue forceps, hemostat or tongue suture 4. Suction oropharynx If the tongue continues to fall back 5. nasopharyngeal airway in conscious/semiconscous patient 6. orophar...

analgesia feeling no pain during surgical procedure amnesia no memory of what has happened during surgery propofol (diprivan) -barbiturate-like sedative -ultra short acting -highly fat soluble and is rapidly redistributed to muscle, fat, and skin within a few minutes -post op sense of well being and anti nausea effects -respiratory depressent and apnea may be noted -low tendency for largyngospasm Ketamine (ketalar) -catatonic state -nystagmic gaze -causes amnesia ...

1. Administer 100% Oxygen 2. Suction Oropharynx, Hypopharynx, Nasopharyns 3. Suction Oral Cavity 4. Pack the surgical site 5. Draw the tongue and mandible forward 6. Depress the patient's chest while listening with the ear close to patient mouth for a rush of air 7. Administer Succinylcholine Laryngospasm 1. Administer positive pressure oxygen 2. Administer 4-8 puffs of beta-agonist inhalant either via inhaler or nebulizer in an awake patient 3. Administer Oxygen 4. Consider Al...

Mallampti Classification Visual analysis of the oral/oropharyngeal anatomy Mallampti Class I Visualization of the soft palate, fauces, uvula, anterior and posterior pillars Mallampti Class II Visualization of the soft palate, fauces, and uvula Mallampti Class III Visualization of the soft palate and the base of the uvula Mallampti Class IV Soft palate is not visible at all. Signs of Airway Obstruction Choking, gagging, substernal notch retraction, labored...

The "T" wave on an ECG tracing is evidence of what change in polarization? Repolarization of the ventricles What anatomical structure located at the top of the larynx closes the airway and prevents foreign bodies from entering the trachea? The epiglottis Which structure is most likely to cause obstruction of the airway when an anesthetized patient is lying in a supine position? The tongue What is the "supine" position? Pt laying face up What is the "fowlers"...

Determines the rate that the nitrous and oxygen mixture is delivered Flow meter Nitrous and oxygen are measured in Liters per minute An alarm sounds if the oxygen delivered to patient is less than 20% What measures the amount of oxygen delivered to the patient Oxygen analyzer Where is the oxygen analyzer placed Inflow limb of the circuit Facilitates conversion of liquid anesthetic agent to gas Vaporizer List 3 liquid anesthetic agents Forane, Ulta...

1)What is the role of the central nervous system? 2)What are the 3 subdivisions of the central nervous system? 1) To provide overall control of body function 2) Central Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System, Autonomic Nervous System NERVOUS SYSTEM: 1) What are the cells of the nervous system called? 2) What are they responsible for? 3) What is action potential? What happens during this? 4) How is this related to a synapse? 5) What is a synapse? 1) Neurons 2) Responsible for ...

endocarditis inflammation of the endocardium (the lining of the cavities of the heart and connective tissue bed) hypertension greater then 140/90 diuretics an agent that promotes excretion of urine digitalis a pharmacologic agent used to treat congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and paroxysmal tachycardia of the atria ischemia deficiency of blood to a body part due to functional constriction or obstruction of a blood vessel p wav...

antisialouge drug that counteracts the production of saliva narcotic a drug (such as fentnyl or morphine) that in moderate doses dulls the senses, relieves pain, and induces profound sleep barbiturates drugs that have sedative properties and produce amnesia, and a hypnotic effect (brevital, thiopental sodium) antiolytic drugs drugs that reduce anxiety, agitation, or tension (valium, versed) atropine drys secretions but can increase the heart rate (would be given ...

Myocardium Cardiac Muscle In what order does blood flow through the heart Right atrium, tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left atrium, Mitral valve, left ventricle , aorta. Right atrium receives blood from which three sources? 1. Superior Vena Cava- above the heart 2. Inferior Vena Cava- below the heart 3. Coronary Sinus- blood from the veins of the heart muscle Diastolic The pressure in the arteries Systolic The pressur...

neurons do what conduct nerve impulses what is the synapse junction between two neurons what makes up the central nervous system brain and spinal cord what three parts make up the brain cerebrum, cerebellum, medulla oblongata what makes up the peripheral nervous system sensory nerves and motor nerves How many cranial nerves are there 12 what nerve is the trigeminal nerve 5 what parts does the trigeminal nerve control supplies sensation to ...

Brevital (Sodium Methohexital) Primary anesthetic agent introduced in the 1960's. Balanced Anesthesia Use of several agents together Basic Requisites of an Anesthetic Lack of toxicity, non-flammable, non-addictive, minimal allergenicity. Analgesia Given to feel no pain (ex: Fentanyl and Local) Amnesia Benzodiazepines (ex: Versed) Relaxation & Immobility Versed, Propofol (Diprivan), Brevital (Methohexital), Ketamine Loss of Consciousness (Hypnosis)...

Nose/nasal passages, sinuses, pharynx What consists of the upper airway? Larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, pulmonary alveoli What consists of the lower airway? Immediate hypersensitivity response that involves antigen-antibody reactions (IgE) What is the most severe type of allergic reaction? Liver What is the largest gland in the body? Pediatric patients What age group of patients will hypoxia occur much more rapidly in? Bradycardia is a sign relating to hy...

Addison's disease A disease due to hyposecretion of glucocorticoids, characterized by low blood pressure, diarrhea, digestive disturbance, and a bronzelike pigmentation of the skin Adjunctive agents Agents that supplement the primary anesthetic agents to augment or enhance the effects of the primary agent Allergenicity Having the property of an allergen, a substance that will elicit an allergic response in sensitive individuals Alveolus (plural: alveoli) A small air sac...

Anemia Reduction of the quantity of red blood cells or hemoglobin. Angina pectoris Chest pain with the feeling of suffocation usually due to deficiency of blood supply to the myocardium resulting in ischemia to the myocardium, caused by poor coronary circulation. Anticholinergic A drug that counteracts the action of ecetylcholine, the neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system and thereby counteracts the parasympathetic nervous system. Antiemetic A drug that ...