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IB ESS Revision Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update Environment - Correct Answer-The external surroundings that act on an organism, population, or community and influence its survival and development. Environmental value(s system) - Correct Answer-This is a worldview or paradigm that shapes the way an individual, or group of people, perceives and evaluates environmental issues. Minamata disaster/disease - Correct Answer-This is a neurological syndrome caused b...

*Intro to Patho* Define validity, reliability, & predictive value in relation to diagnostic testing. - ️️- validity (accuracy) = degree to which a measurement reflect the true value of the object it's intended to measure - reliability (precision) = ability of a test to give the same result in repeated measurements - predictive value = extent to which a test can differentiate btwn the presence/absence of a condition *positive PV = estimate of the probability that the disease is pre...

Test Bank Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults Miller 9th Edition Table of Contents Chapter 1 Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness ....................................................... 2 Chapter 2 Addressing Diversity of Older Adults............................................................................ 13 Chapter 3 Applying a Nursing Model for Promoting Wellness in Older Adults .............................. 25 Chapter 4 Theoretical Perspectives on Aging Well ..................

Osteoporosis Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions What is the primary factor that leads to osteoporosis? A decrease in bone density over time. Which hormone decline is most associated with osteoporosis in women? Estrogen. What type of exercise is most effective for strengthening bones? Weight-bearing exercise. How does calcium contribute to bone health? It helps to build and maintain strong bones. What is a common symptom that indicates advanced osteoporosis?...

NURS 220 Patho I Final Exam Practice Questions and Answers 100% Pass *Intro to Patho* What is pathophysiology? - ANSWER-study of abnormalities in physiologic functioning of living beings & the physiologic responses of an organism to disruptions in it's internal & external environ How is pathophysiology different from pathology & physiology? - ANSWER-- pathology = study of causes/effects of diseases - physiology = study of normal functions of living organisms & their parts What are th...

Which type of genetic disease affects males more frequently than females? - ANS Sex-Linked recessive. Since males only have one X and one Y, if the affected chromosome has the illness, it will be expressed. In which two conditions are chromosomal abnormalities the leading known cause? - ANS Intellectual disability and fetal miscarriage. Chromosome abnormalities are the leading known cause of intellectual disability and fetal miscarriage. What are three examples of prenatal diagnostic...

tertiary prevention CORRECT ANSWER A level of preventive medicine that deals with the rehabilitation and return of a patient to a status of maximum usefulness with a minimum risk of recurrence of a physical or mental disorder. tertiary prevention examples CORRECT ANSWER Medical; PT, Pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, radiation, chemo, immunotherapy, exp. gene therapy. Clinical setting; provides rehabilitative and supportive tertiary prevention to the affected individual. latent vs. Prodromal...

Locke + Latham Theory: why goals lead to behavior change → ::- DEPAD Directive, Energizing, Persistence, Arousal + Discovery 3 Key Risk factors for heart disease → ::- high BP, high cholesterol, smoking (half of all Americans have at least one) What is the "silent killer?" → ::- high blood pressure (hypertension) Adults who have what have a higher risk of death from heart disease? → ::- Diabetes 5 D's of Appreciative Inquiry → ::- Define Discover Dream Design Destiny 6 d...

CMMB 413 Exam with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version Types of DNA Variation - single nucleotide variant (SNV) - small nucleotide insertion/deletion - dynamic mutations - microsatellite - copy number variation (CNV) Single Nucleotide Variants (SNVs) - most common type of sequence variation - >3 000 000 per person - can be benign or disease causing Initiation Codon (Start Codon) AUG (methionine) Stop Codons UGA, UAA, UAG 20 number of amino acids 64 number of dif...

Referred pain with common examples - Pain is perceived at a site distant from the source; pain in the left neck and arm for heart attack or ischemia of the heart; Pain in the shoulder due to stretching of the diaphragm Phantom pain - Pain or another sensation such as itching or tingling after amputation Steps for better health - Be a nonsmoker and avoid second-hand smoke, Eat 5-10 servings of vegetables and fruit a day, Be physically active on a regular basis, Protect yourself and your fami...