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...

Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment? - eighth What is a characteristic that judges should NOT take into consideration when sentencing? - religion Which types of sentences do NOT typically lead to an appeal? - indeterminate sentences What is not a major justification for including victim impact statements at sentencing? - encouraging harder sentences for offenders In which punishment philosophy do offenders receive their "just desserts", and potenti...

Prosecutor - faces the judge and will present the crown or governments case/ see justice is done Defense counsel - presents the accused or defendant's case/ presents doubt in the case Accused/Defendant - present in court during entire case or in prisoner's box Witness - victim, police officers and defense witnesses, sit in hallway until called Clerk - sits in front of judge, calls the courtroom to order, records proceedings Observers - open to public unless otherwise o...

Law - Laws were made to punish blasphemy, heresy, and inappropriate conduct. They were made to protect the people and keep them safe. If you break laws now, you can be sent to prison for your actions. Criminal Behaviors - Are behaviors that violate laws Social Norms - are rules that a society comes up with Socialization - The process by which individuals learn a society or culture norms and conform to them. Social Control - They way a society controls a group's behaviors I...

Computer science - the computer itself is the only object of inquiry (its hardware, software, and operations) Computational science - computer and its software become an instrument in which we observe / investigate nature so that we can gain insight In silico - by computer models Do computers think - computers do not think, assume anything, remember anything, or do anything without being told, they solely run programs Program - set of data values, set of processes (algorithms) t...

What is computational science? - The computer software itself is the object of inquiry, not the computer hardware Where is computational science used? - Biology Neuroscience Physics Chemistry What is it used for? - Systems biology (interacting chemical networks of biology) Primordial Earth (atmospheric chemistry and physics) What is the difference between a computational scientist and a computer Scientist? - A Computer scientist is related to computer hardware and software techn...

What's the most important reason for documental all appointment "no shows" in each patient's medical record? - To provide risk management The office appointment book does not need to provide space for recording what piece of patient info? - Patient's address What are the 3 common types of medical records? - Active, inactive, closed Medical office patient records are most likely using what systems? - Alphabetic A patient was stationed in the military for 3 years. T...

Linking - Leader assists members in recognizing similarities Blocking - Leadership prevents unfocused members from being disruptive or preventing them from monopolizing discussion Summarizing - Leaders assist member in raising awareness of what occurs and how the group and membership have changed Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - Self-help group, not led by a professional or paraprofessional Direct Advice - receiving and giving suggestions for strategies for handling problems Inter...

4 Stages of combustion - 1. Moisture evaporation 2. Release of combustible gases 3. Ignition of combustible gas 4. Char burning The total energy produced by burning one pound of wood is approximately____________ - 8,600 btus Catalytic converters can lower the ignition temperature of wood smoke to approximately - 500 degrees The proper UL Standard for chimneys used to vent wood stoves is - UL103HT UL103HT - These requirements cover factory-built chimneys intended for venting g...

Combustion requires? - Air, Fuel, Heat Complete combustion produces? - Water vapor, carbon dioxide, heat, and non-combustible ashes Incomplete combustion produces? - carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and other gases The rate at which fuel burns is controlled by? - the amount of available air Air to fuel ratio is a? - critical factor in obtaining optimum fuel combustion Flashing - seal roof cutout from water entry Stabilizes chimney, different angles for different pitching ...

A brown bat is capable of capturing how many insects per hour? - 1,000 What is a zoonotic/zoonoses? - diseases that people can catch from wildlife. If you don't work for the _________________ you are a private businessperson. - Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) Agent - A holder of a valid Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Permit or a Legitimate employee. Humane Manner - When dispatching an animal, death shall be induced as quickly and painlessly as possible. Legitimate E...