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The clinic nurse is reviewing statistics on infant mortality for the United States versus other countries. Compared with other countries that have a population of at least 25 million, the nurse makes which determination? - Ans: The United States is ranked last among 27 countries. Which is the leading cause of death in infants younger than 1 year in the United States? - Ans: Congenital anomalies What is the major cause of death for children older than 1 year in the United States? -...

Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi pathogenesis Ans -Mostly asymptomatic in early years of infection. Low grade fever may result from immune reaction to developing worms. -Acute phase of infection is when microfilariae are released. Host responds to dying worms and worm byproducts. Lymph nodes become inflamed. Immune cell activation leads to fevers, chills toxemia ... Lymphatic vessels become swollen, damaged and leaky (lymphedema). Get leakage of protein or fluid to surrounding t...

Which of the following is affected by the hydrostatic skeleton in nematodes? a) locomotion b) feeding c) reproduction d) gamete formation e) all of the above Ans e) all of the above Which of the following is not a characteristic of the secretory-excretory system in nematodes? a) 2 long canals in lateral hypodermis b) flame cells c) excretion occurs via intestine d) presence of excretory pore e) none of the above Ans b) flame cells

Digenea female reproductive system Ans -ovicapt: sphincter muscle controls release of oocyte from ovary term-11 - Laurer's canal: vestigial vagina - Mehlis' gland: unicellular mucous and serous glands surrounding ootype - Ootype: expanded area of oviduct surrounded by Mehlis' gland - vitellaria: vitelline glands which produce bulk of shell material and yolk of the egg - Oogenotop: "egg forming apparatus" Characteristics of phylum Platyhelminthes... Ans *Flatworms* -Simplest bil...

Complements circulate freely in blood plasma. True or False? Ans True Name the three ways complements can be activated by Ans Classical pathway, alternative pathway, and lectin pathway. The lectin pathway occurs spontaneously. True or False? Ans False; it has to do with the cell wall polysaccharides of bacteria and fungi The classical pathway refers to the antigen-antibody complex. True or False? Ans True.

Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi pathogenesis Ans -Mostly asymptomatic in early years of infection. Low grade fever may result from immune reaction to developing worms. -Acute phase of infection is when microfilariae are released. Host responds to dying worms and worm byproducts. Lymph nodes become inflamed. Immune cell activation leads to fevers, chills toxemia ... Lymphatic vessels become swollen, damaged and leaky (lymphedema). Get leakage of protein or fluid to surrounding t...

1 A woman's position is an important component of the labor progress. Which guidance is important for the nurse to provide to the laboring client? A. The supine position, which is commonly used in the United States, increases blood flow. B. The laboring client positioned on her hands and knees ("all fours" position) is hard on the woman's back. C. Frequent changes in position help relieve fatigue and increase the comfort of the laboring client. D. In a sitting or squatting positi...

The proteins that contain all nine of these essential amino acids are known as: Complete Proteins Villi Incomplete Proteins Pepsin Ans Complete Proteins When body cells react with molecules of oxygen, they can sometimes produce unstable molecules called: Water Soluble Vitamins Insoluble Fiber Antioxidants Free Radicals Ans Free Radicals Those with acute or chronic difficulties chewing, such as those with jaw problems, missing teeth, poorly fitting dentures, or severe weakness o...

What are the functions of the kidneys? Regulation of blood pressure; regulating blood osmolarity; removal of toxins; blood filtration; activate vitamin D What are the clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hypertrophy? dribbling; difficulty initiating urine stream; hesitancy; urinary retention, decreased stream What substance controls the reabsorption of water from the collecting ducts? ADH- Anti Diuretic Hormone What is type 2 diabetes characterized as? peripheral tissue insulin...

A healthcare worker washes his/her hands before entering a patients room. What type of disease prevention is this? Primary Prevention A 42 year old woman comes into the clinic for her annual Flu shot. What type of disease prevention is this? Primary Prevention A 21 year old comes in for her annual doctors check up, and the provider says she will get a PAP smear done today. What type of disease prevention is this? Secondary Prevention A diabetic comes into the lab for his 3 month chec...