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Definition: a sample may not accurately represent the population answer: sampling error Sources of error in estimating parameters answer: sampling error Measurement error Random error What are used to generate estimates of the unknown population parameter? answer: sample statistics A sample statistic such as __________ is an estimate of a population parameter answer: a mean or a proportion When do estimates have error? answer: always • process of determining likely values for unkno...

What is growth ? answer: increase in number and size of cells as well as the increased size and weight of the whole or any of its parts What is development? answer: -gradual change and expansion in capabilities -advancement from lower to more advanced stages of complexity What is maturation? answer: increase in competence and adaptability. A change in a structure's complexity is necessary for it to begin functioning or to function at a higher level What is cephalocaudal? answer: h...

The most common HAI's include (489) Answer: genitourinary surgical site infections bacteremias (generalized bacteria infection) respiratory infections GI infections standard precautions in all nursing care is _________________________. (490) Answer: vital in controlling the spread of infection Cause of impetigo (1285) Answer: most commonly streptococcal or staphylococcal bacteria Goals of the infection Control Committee (492) Answer: provide central place for reporting infections i...

Somogyi effect Answer: hypoglycemia followed by rebound hyperglycemia Overcompensation for low blood sugar What does our body use to transport something across a cell membrane? Answer: carrier proteins what stops water soluble molecules from crossing into a cell? Answer: lipid bilayer not water permeable what is the absolute refractory period in the cardiac cycle? Answer: nothing can happen during that period no matter what stimulus is presented

What is an example of compensatory hyperplasia Answer: Liver regeneration What causes the rapid change in the resting membrane potential to initiate an action potential Answer: Sodium gates open, sodium rushes into the cell, changing the membrane potential from negative to positive What type of necrosis is often associated with pulmonary tuberculosis Answer: Caseous Necrosis Low plasma albumin causes edema as a result of a reduction in which pressure Answer: Plasma oncotic When a chi...

Which of the following massage movements should EVERY massage begin and end with? ANSWER: effleurage Which is the ONLY way to remove excess cuticle around the nail with a nipper? ANSWER: trim Which of the following would most benefit a client with brittle nails? ANSWER: hot oil treatment Which treatment will minimize ridges on the toenail? ANSWER: buffing Which information should you add to the client's appointment card for the next visit? ANSWER: service time Which are add-on to a ...

An individual's health can be assessed using the ABCDE's of nutritional assessment. Indicate what each letter represents. Answer: A - Athropometrics- measurements of body composition such as height and weightB - Biochemical- measurement of nutrients in blood, urine and fecesC - Clinical - physical exam and general appearanceD - Dietary- review of dietary intake and assessmentE - Environmental- background, family history, life style and living conditions List and define the three s...

Deeagles - Stuvia US Answer: A way to link the food we take in with our health and any disease states that might occur Physical health Answer: Body's ability to perform daily functions for survival Intellectual health Answer: Cognitive ability to learn and adapt Emotional health Answer: Ability to express or suppress emotions Social health Answer: Ability to interact with others Spiritual health Answer: Purpose for human existence, cultural practices

T/F: Taste and texture are often the 2 most important reasons specific foods are consumed in North America Answer: True T/F: Nutrition is the science that links foods to health and disease. Answer: True Describe hunger and appetite, including their associated drives and sensations. Answer: Hunger - internal drive; churning, growling, stomach pain; Appetite - external drive; pleasant food sensations, leads us to eat when not hungry Considering the physiology as you eat, (1) explain wh...

Deeagles - Stuvia US Which actions prevent a sanitizer from working well? (select all that apply) Answer: Making the sanitizer temperature too high Putting extra sanitizer in the solution Rinsing off the sanitizer What must be included on the label for food prepared in-house? Answer: Name of food; use-by date Which practices are unsafe? Answer: Wearing a dirty chef coat Wearing nail polish Wearing a watch Taking off your apron in the restroom Working in the dishwashing area with...