The Scholar's Depot: Where Knowledge Meets Opportunity

Who regulates insurance companies and insurance agents- The department of financial services When is a habeas corpus bond used? - When the defendant alleges he is being detained without proper cause Which of the following is correct regarding a defendant legal status before being adjudicated? - Presumed innocent until proven guilty If Alan breaches a contract he has entered into with Bob, what happens? - Bob is excused from further performance of contract; he may also sue Alan fo...

The first page of a Surety Bail Bond Contract is called? - The Application What is the procedure whereby the accused I brought before the court to plead to the criminal charge in the indictment or information? - Arraignment Who may surrender the defendant to the court? - - Surety - Obligee - Principal Prior to Apprehending, detaining or arresting the fugitive bond jumper, who has to be notified? - The local law enforcement agency What type of bond is the same as personal recogniza...

Code - An official compilation of all pertinent laws in force. Collateral security - Something of value given by, or on behalf of the defendant to protect the surety from loss. Commissioner - Commissioner of Insurance Committing magistrate - any judicial officer with the power to commit a person to jail Conditional forfeiture - Entered in a bail bond forfeiture to give the surety and/or defendant time to explain to the court the reason for the defendant's failure to appear. Will b...

Describe how to test the palmar grasp reflex When does it disappear? -place finger into infant's hand automatically grasps your finger disappears at 5-6months Describe how to test the plantar grasp reflex When does it disappear? -stroke bottom side of infant's foot (ball of foot) toes should flex disappears at 9-12months Describe how to test the Babinski reflex When does this disappear? -stroke infant's foot up from heel to toe toes should splay out disappears in 24months...

What is the most important assessment concerning burns? - Airway When burns cover _____ of body surface area, there is a greater risk for shock. - >30% BSA Define the following burn types: - superficial- 1st layer, only redness Superficial partial-thickness- Blisters Deep partial-thickness- broken blisters Full-thickness- dry, lack of sensation, black/waxy white color What is the healing time associated with burns? - Superficial- 1 week Superficial partial-thickness- 2 ...

A 12-year-old child tells the school nurse, "I do not understand why my parents will not allow me to go to concerts without chaperones like some of my friends' parents. I feel like a baby compared to my friends." How will the nurse respond? - Have you given any thought to why they don't let you go without a chaperone? Let's talk about some of the reasons they feel this way." The parents of a 10-year-old boy report they are having problems with their son. The child's mothe...

Managing chemo-related nausea & vomiting Eat light meals frequently—dry toast, crackers, plain noodles, or rice can be gentle on the stomach. Stick to cold or room-temperature foods to avoid strong smells triggering nausea. Avoid greasy, spicy, or overly sweet foods (e.g., chips, sausage, candy). Stay away from caffeine and alcohol. Sip liquids slowly throughout the day—try ginger ale, apple juice, or sports drinks. Soothe nausea with peppermint candies or lemon drops. Nut...

Hand Signal - A signal given by the motion or position of a person's hand and arm. A light shall be used in areas of low visibility. Hazard - Any real or potential condition that can cause injury or death or damage to or loss of equipment or property. Hi Rail Vehicle - A truck or Automobile with retractable flanged wheels that permit it to be used on either the roads or the tracks Hot Spots - Locations on the Roadway where additional Roadway Worker Protection is required Hot S...

Part of the writing process involves making changes to how the argument is written and how the final product should be. What term best describes the bridge between these two versions?- Revision What is most beneficial about taking time away from a paper you have written and giving yourself some distance between creating your rough and final drafts?- You can better identify areas where you need to expand, refine, or rework your writing. Producing a large amount of writing on a daily bas...

What are the antifungals used to treat tinea infections? - : terbinafine, diflucan Are actinic keratosis malignant lesions? - It's important for you to recognize actinic keratoses because these are pre-cancerous. These do develop into cancer What are the ABCDs of melanoma? - *A*- asymmetric *B*- border irregularities *C*- color variation *D*- diameter >0.6cm and *D*ark color How do you manage impetigo? - mupirocin You prescribe a topical medication and want it to have max...