NURSING,MATHEMATICS,BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT EXAMS AND NOTES

Which of the following could cause the brakes on a truck to wear too fast? A. glazed drums B. wrong linings installed C. Low air pressure D. governor cut out pressure - ACCURATE ANSWERS B. wrong linings installed which of the following could cause one brake on a truck to wear faster than the others? A. mismatched service brake chambers B. mismatched parking chambers C. low air pressure in service tanks D. governor cut out too low - ACCURATE ANSWERS A. mismatched service chambers w...

Tenure - ACCURATE ANSWERS A system of employment in which teachers, having served a probationary period, acquire an expectancy of continued employment. The majority of states have tenure laws. (pg 8) Pay-for-performance (merit pay) - ACCURATE ANSWERS -Attempts to reward the best teachers. -Linking strong student test scores and teacher salaries to identify the most effective teachers is an example. A salary method that attempts to make teaching more accountable by linking teacher and stud...

How long is a short story? - ACCURATE ANSWERS No longer than a person can read in a single sitting; a few pages to 30 pages. A short story can also be called what? - ACCURATE ANSWERS A short prose tale. What is a novella? - ACCURATE ANSWERS It lies between the short story and the novel - in length ("Animal Farm" and the "Heart of Darkness") Why do teachers love using novellas? - ACCURATE ANSWERS They are short, but meaty. They deal with complex topics in a short, succinct wa...

Plumbing Code Regulation SBC-3 - ACCURATE ANSWERS State of Rhode Island Plumbing Code is known as: 4' 6" Below Grade - ACCURATE ANSWERS Water Services Shall Be Installed Not Less Than: Insulated/Heated or Both - ACCURATE ANSWERS Piping installed in exterior walls or areas subject to freezing must: 36" Below Grade - ACCURATE ANSWERS Building Sewers connected to a public sewer shall have a minimum coverage of: Under a water heater 6 gallons or greater that is elevated - ACCURA...

Resident Council - ACCURATE ANSWERS An advocacy group made up of a formal group of residents to support all resident concerns, to have access to the administration, to understand and have access to a formal and written process, and to promote positive activities, such as committees, election information and speakers. Activity - ACCURATE ANSWERS Anything engaging that is not physical therapy, or ADL. Certification - ACCURATE ANSWERS An award used to recognize a person as having met special ...

Leisure - ACCURATE ANSWERS Independent use of free time Recreation - ACCURATE ANSWERS Activity that refreshes the body or mind - structured or organized Continuum of Care - ACCURATE ANSWERS Levels of care beginning with care and support at home, care provided in the community such as adult day centers and institutional care through assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. Chain of Command - ACCURATE ANSWERS A clear and distinct line of authority among the positions in an organiza...

CITY AND GUILDS LEVEL 3 ENERGY AWARENESS LIHIC - ACCURATE ANSWERS Low Income High Costs Indicator A household is considered fuel poor when? - ACCURATE ANSWERS If they have above average fuel costs and they need to spend more than 10% of household income to achieve a satisfactory heating regime. Safe/ average house temperature? - ACCURATE ANSWERS 21 degrees in living room and 18 degrees in other rooms 3 causes of fuel poverty - ACCURATE ANSWERS high fuel costs, low income, energy ineffi...

Tax Credits (Intro) - ACCURATE ANSWERS When owners receive a *reduction* in tax liability Tax Credits go towards (three things) - ACCURATE ANSWERS 1. New buildings/construction 2. Rehabilitation 3. Acquisition (if also Rehabilitating) To Retain Tax Credits - ACCURATE ANSWERS 1. FILES - Rent to Qualified People 2. RENTS - Keep Rents Low (affordable) 3. UNITS - Maintain the Property Four Players in Tax Credits - ACCURATE ANSWERS 1. General Partner 2. Limited Partner/Syndicators 3. T...

PRA Core Principle 1 - ACCURATE ANSWERS practitioners convey hope and respect, believe all individuals have capacity for learning and growth. . PRA Core Principle 2 - ACCURATE ANSWERS recognize that culture is central to recovery, strive to ensure all services are culturally relevant. PRA Core Principle 3 - ACCURATE ANSWERS practitioners engage in processes of informed and share decision-making and facilitate partnerships PRA Core Principle 4 - ACCURATE ANSWERS practices build on the str...

What is the main housing problem in the US today? - ACCURATE ANSWERS housing affordability. Housing Affordability - ACCURATE ANSWERS is the cost of housing in relation to ones income. What are some effects of overcrowding? - ACCURATE ANSWERS lack of privacy, noise, overstimulation, increased transmission of disease, and decreased mental health. Two measures of over crowding - ACCURATE ANSWERS one or more persons per room more than 1.5 persons per room Between incidence of crowding ...