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The abbreviation, ___, means "twice daily." - ANSWERb.i.d. A glucometer is used to assess - ANSWERhearing acuity The metacarpals are bones found in the - ANSWERhand A trauma victim with damage to an eye would be referred to a/an - ANSWERophthalmologist An indiviual who types dictation for physicians for patient records is a - ANSWERmedical transcriptionist Which organization mandates the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code? - ANSWERAmerican Medical Association (AMA)

Isometric - ANSWERIs a drawing in which three surfaces of an object are seen in one view, with the base of each surface drawn at a 30-degree angle. 3D Elevations - ANSWERAre a group of drawings that show the shape and finishes of all sides of the exterior of the building. molded shape as the casing. Back Miter - ANSWERAn angle cut starting from the end going back into the face of the molding. Compound Miter - ANSWERA bevel cut across the width and also through the

Roofing Nail - ANSWER Abrasive Wheel - ANSWER Finish Nail - ANSWER Allen Key - ANSWER Adjustable Wrench - ANSWER

What is the minimum height at which OSHA requires fall protection in construction? - ANSWER6 ft Which class of the fire extinguisher is best for electrical fires? - ANSWERClass C What type of towel is used for finishing concrete? - ANSWERMargin trowel Which type of drywall is required for fire related walls? - ANSWERType X (made of gypsum) When installing hardwood flooring, what is the recommended expansion gap between the boards and the wall? - ANSWER1/4 inch What is the primary ...

jack stud - ANSWERShort stud on inside of opening, supports header Header - ANSWERSpans opening, transfers weight around doors and windows dimensions of a 2x4 - ANSWER1 1/2" x 3 1/2" dimensions of a 2x6 - ANSWER1 1/2"x 5 1/2" dimensions of a 2x8 - ANSWER1 1/2" x 7 1/4" Lumber is sold in different lengths. What is the increment that they increase by? - ANSWER2' increments A 3'0 x 6'8 door is what dimension? - ANSWER3'0" width x 6'8" height ...

What is Biology? - ANSWERStudy of life; encompasses everything -biomolecular biology and technology have brought around a new era for biology What are the major characteristics of Life? - ANSWER1) reproduction (DNA (deoxyribose nucleic acid); double helix shape; stores genetic info) 2) cellular repsiration (used to creat energy) (metabolism; need it to perform basic functions of life; food (carbs, proteins, lipids/fats, vitamins/minerals) 3) adaptation/evolve (over large periods of times t...

What is matter and what states can it exist in? - ANSWERMatter is anything that takes up space, by having volume, and has mass. Can exist in a solid, liquid, or gaseous state. Explain the difference between essential and trace elements - ANSWEREssential elements are required for human life. Trace elements are only required in small quantities What organelles of the cells are complexes of tiny manufacturing plants that assemble proteins? - ANSWERRibosomes What three types of protein fibe...

What is matter? - ANSWERMatter is anything that takes up space, by having a volume, and has mass Primary structure - ANSWEROrder in which amino acid monomer units are arranged in a linear polypeptide chain True or False; If false, make the statement true: Passive transport is vital for moving essential nutrients into the cell. Should passive transport stop, the cell would cease to function. - ANSWERFalse; Active transport is vital for moving essential nutrients into the cell. Should active...

a. Name the three parts of a nucleic acid nucleotide. b. What are the particular types of each of these that are found in DNA and what are the corresponding types that are found in RNA? - ANSWERa. sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous base b. DNA- deoxyribose- phosphate group- adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine RNA- ribose -phosphate group- adenine, guanine, cytosine, uracil Tell whether each of the following is carbohydrate, lipid, protein, or nucleic acid. Then explain the use of each. ...

List the components and general order of the scientific method - ANSWERMake observations Form a hypothesis Create and experiment to test your hypothesis Collect Data and Observations Analyze results to make a conclusion share your findings Null Hypothesis - ANSWERstates that there is NO difference between experimental and control groups (proposed cause being studied doesn't cause the expected effects) List ways in which confidence can be increased for experimental conclusions - ANS...

Chemical reactions of metabolic processes - ANSWER(1) redox reactions, (2) dehydration condensation reactions, (3) dehydration reactions and (4) hydrolysis reactions. Redox Reaction - ANSWERInvolve transfer of electrons from a substrate which is oxidized, to another substance which is reduced proton-motive force - ANSWERThe increasing concentration of protons in the intermembrane space due to movement of electrons down the ETC ATP synthase - ANSWERGenerates ATP through chemiosmosis C...

List the 7 most widely accepted characteristics of living organisms - ANSWEROrder, evolutionary adaptation, regulation, energy processing, growth and development, response to the environment, and reproduction Describe evolutionary adaptation and give an example - ANSWERrefers to smaller, genetic changes that allow for better survival of an organism. An example would be camouflage because if an animal can camouflage with their environment they will ideally live longer and be able to further re...

What is matter, and what states can it exist in? - ANSWERMatter is anything that takes up space by having volume and mass. It can exist in solid, liquid, or gaseous states. Explain the difference between essential and trace elements. - ANSWEREssential elements are required for human life. Trace elements are required only in small quantities. Why are lipids insoluble in water - ANSWERThey are made of mostly non-polar hydrocarbon chains. Water can only dissolve other polar or ionically bon...

What is matter and what states can it exist in? - ANSWERMatter is anything that takes up space, by having volume, and has mass. Can exist in a solid, liquid, or gaseous state. Explain the difference between essential and trace elements - ANSWEREssential elements are required for human life. Trace elements are only required in small quantities Why are lipids insoluble in water? - ANSWERLipids are insoluble in water because they are made of non polar hydrocarbon chains. Water is polar mean...

Acute Migraine Headache Therapy - ANSWERSubcu triptans and Iv antiemetics (prochlorperazine, metoclopramide that block D2 receptors and serotonin receptors at higher doses), shown to be efficacious in treating acute migraine, especially when associated with nausea/vomiting. *contraind*: ergotamine and triptans in persons with heart conditions--ergotamine (vasoconstriction of coronary artery); sumatriptan (trigger coronary vasospasm) infectious mono vs strep pharyngitis - ANSWERstrep unlikely...

Developmental stages of sperm - ANSWERSpermatagonium (2N, dipoloid) --> primary spermatocyte --> secondary spermatocyte --> spermatid --> spermatozoan (N, haploid) Developmental stages of egg - ANSWERoogonium (2N) --> primary oocyte --> secondary oocyte --> ootid --> ovum (N) Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) - ANSWERabnormal opening between trachea and esophagus due to a congenital malformation in the tracheoesophageal septum aspiration pneumonitis - ANSWERinflamm...

Where does the spinal cord end? - ANSWERL2- Adults L3-Kids Where is a needle inserted for a lumbar puncture? - ANSWERL3/L4 or L4/L5 at the level of the horizontal line through upper points of iliac crests (supracristal plane LV4) Ex: Herniation of L4/L5 compresses the L5 nerve root T or F: Lower limb reflexes are decreased on the side of a herniated disc - ANSWERTRUE ex: Patellar reflex will be affected with herniation of IV discs L2/L3 or L3/L4 Achilles reflex affected by hernia...

Kyphosis - ANSWERExaggerated over-curvature of thoracic area of vertebral column Scoliosis - ANSWERLateral deviation of vertebral column Veins that unite to form brachiocephalic - ANSWERSubclavian and internal jugular Veins that unite to form superior vena cava - ANSWERRight and left brachiocephalic Termination of azygos vein - ANSWERSuperior vena cava Structures that lie to right and left of thoracic duct - ANSWERAzygos vein, aorta Spinal levels of greater splanchnic nerve -...

A cyst that occurs in the spinal cord - ANSWERsyringomyelia An inflammatory condition of apocrine tissue - ANSWERHidradenitis suppurativa What differentiates IgA nephropathy from other glomerulonephritis? - ANSWERnormal complement level Urinary retention, nighttime overflow incontinence, and a weak urinary stream are characteristic of - ANSWERBPH Virilization and hirsutism can occur in cushing syndrome 2/2 adrenal tumor d/t - ANSWERincreased DHEA production within the zona reticulari...

Keratinocytes - ANSWERMain type of skin cell found in all epidermal layers that make & bundle keratin as they move up from stratum basale, lose nuclei as they transition from stratum granulosum to stratum corneum, and are fully keratinized in stratum corneum layer, held together by desmosomes. Melanocytes - ANSWERCells in stratum basale of epidermis that make melanin, a protective pigment, donate pigment to nearby keratinocytes, and add brownish color to skin. Extraglomerular Mesangi...