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complicated vs complex - ANS-complicated: machine, hard to put all the parts together complex: moving one part caused the others to change as well resilance - ANS-ability of a system to absorb disturbance while retaining basic structure and fxns symbiotic - ANS-organisms living together and benefiting one another sustainability - ANS-quality of human life and of the enviro that is not gained from the expense of the future What are the 5 E's that must be integrated into sustainabili...

Which one of the following is true? a. Hail protects grapes from fungal attacks b. Too much heat can stop the vine producing sugars c. fertile soils give the highest quality grapes for winemaking d. Irrigation is used widely for quality wine production in Europe - ANS-b. Too much heat can stop the vine producing sugars Compared with red wines, white wines are generally fermented at a. Either higher or lower temperatures b. The same temperature c. Higher temperatures d. Lower temperat...

What is the difference between a financial asset and a tangible asset? - ANS-A tangible asset: value depends on particular physical properties. A financial asset: value is a claim to future cash. What is the difference between the claim of a debt holder of Chevron Corporation and a common stockholder of Chevron Corporation? - ANS-A debt holder will be paid first. common stockholders will receive the remaining amount What is the basic principle followed in determining the value of a fin...

Where does knowledge for nursing practice come from? Which source of evidence should nurses used when determining best practices? - CORRECT ANSWER-o Tradition: this is the way it is always done o Authority: Dr. So- and so said so o Clinical experience; trial and error; intuition o Disciplined research (the best method of acquiring reliable knowledge) What is clinical nursing research? - CORRECT ANSWER-o Nursing research designed to guide nursing practice How do nurses use research in th...

A nurse is following the principles of medical asepsis when performing patient care in a hospital setting. Which nursing action performed by the nurse follows these recommended guidelines? A. The nurse carries the patients' soiled bed linens close to the body to prevent spreading microorganisms into the air B. The nurse places soiled bed linens and hospital gowns on the floor when making the bed C. The nurse moves the patient table away from the nurse's body when wiping it off after a mea...

What do you do in case of a blow-out? - CORRECT ANSWER-Steer firmly, take your foot off the gas and brake cautiously. A flashing red traffic light means: - CORRECT ANSWER-Stop, look and yield before proceeding. At 20 miles per hour, the reaction distance is: - CORRECT ANSWER-44 feet. The maximum fine for a person age 21 or older who is driving and drinking alcohol is: - CORRECT ANSWER-$500 When turning left from a three lane, one way street, you should turn from the: - CORRECT ANSWER...

What are the different parts of The Nursing Process? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assessment, Diagnosis/Analysis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation What happens in the "Assessment" portion of The Nursing Process? (This is the first step) - CORRECT ANSWER-Nurse collects data, and health assessment data is characterized as either subjective or objective What is subjective data? - CORRECT ANSWER-Data that includes interpretations and information provided by an individual about himself or herself...

Neurotransmitters - CORRECT ANSWER-- Neurons talk to each other by exchanging molecules called neurotransmitters - The neurotransmitters are released from one neuron, travel across the synapse between the two neurons, and bind to receptors on the other neuron. The neuron that delivers the message is called the pre-synaptic neuron and the neuron that receives the message is called the post-synaptic neuron Action Potential and Neurotransmitters - CORRECT ANSWER-- The signal for the release of ...

pH forumla - CORRECT ANSWER-pH=-log[H+] Buffering Capacity - CORRECT ANSWER-the ability of a substance to resist changes in pH when acids like CO2 are added Sources of CO2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Atmosphere, respiration, solution of mineral carbonates CO2 is lost from solution by - CORRECT ANSWER-Diffusion into the atmosphere, uptake during photosynthesis Photic Zone - CORRECT ANSWER-Where there is enough light to fuel photosynthesis Acid Neutralizing Capacity (ANC) - CORRECT ANSWER-aka ...

terminal surgery - CORRECT ANSWER-animal is given an anesthetic prior to the experiment and then euthanized before it recovers from the anesthetic survival surgery - CORRECT ANSWER-the animal is anesthetized prior to the surgical procedure and then recovers from the anesthesia what is considered a painful procedure for an animal - CORRECT ANSWER-current standards of animal care define a painful procedure as any procedure that may reasonably be expected to cause pain in a human being wha...