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PTT - ANSWER partial prothrombin time 60-70 seconds measures the time it takes your blood to clot. Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) is done to: Find a cause of abnormal bleeding or bruising. Check for low levels of blood clotting factors. The lack of some clotting factors can cause bleeding disorders such as hemophilia. Check for conditions that cause clotting problems. Conditions such as antiphospholipid antibody syndrome or lupus anticoagulant syndrome develop when the immun...

Mediums - ANSWERThe methods used to send the message or information for example telephone, email, letter, fax, advert and media such as TV and radio Communication model - ANSWERThis simplifies the process of describing how people communicate and what is required for successful communication Culture - ANSWERThe beliefs and traditions of the people of a country or religion which sometimes mean similar messages/signals can be interpreted in different ways Brand awareness - ANSWERFi...

Hyperventilation - ANSWER carbon dioxide levels decrease causing increase in blood PH Stratum Basale - ANSWER deepest layer contains melanin producing cells called melanocytes Tendon - ANSWER connect bone to muscle Estrogen - ANSWER a hormone produced in the ovaries Spleen - ANSWER erythrocytes recycled; blood filtered. Damage to spleen is critical spleen full of blood resulting massive blood loss First degree burn - ANSWER only epidermis is damaged; sunburn example of...

Which blood group is a universal donor? a. A b. B c. AB d. O - ANSWER d. O Blood oxygen levels are most likely low when blood a. leaves the aorta b. fills the right atrium c. reaches body tissues d. flows through ateries - ANSWER b. fills the right atrium with An intracellular chemical signal can be produced in the cell membrane. Once it is produced, where does it go? a. To a different cell b. To another part of the cell c. To a region right outside the cell d. To an ...

Which of the following cell types is responsible for the production of soluble antibodies? A. Cytotoxic T cell B. Macrophage cell C. Helper T cell D. B cell - ANSWER D. B cell The production of antibodies by B cells is part of the humoral response to antigens. Which of the following organ systems is responsible for transporting nutrients, water, and other substances throughout the human body? A. Respiratory B. Immune C. Nervous D. Circulatory - ANSWER D. Circulatory The heart ...

Myths about the Brain & Perception - ANSWER 1. Most people only use 10% of their brain power. (losing far less than 90% of brain is catastrophic...) 2. Some people are left-brained, others are right brained (hemispheres responsible for different functions but work in integrated way) 3. Extrasensory perception is a well-established scientific phenomenon. 4. Visual perceptions are accompanied by tiny emissions from the eyes. 5. Subliminal messages can persuade people to purchase products. ...

Myths about the Brain & Perception - ANSWER 1. Most people only use 10% of their brain power. (losing far less than 90% of brain is catastrophic...) 2. Some people are left-brained, others are right brained (hemispheres responsible for different functions but work in integrated way) 3. Extrasensory perception is a well-established scientific phenomenon. 4. Visual perceptions are accompanied by tiny emissions from the eyes. 5. Subliminal messages can persuade people to purchase products. ...

Hyperventilation - ANSWER carbon dioxide levels decrease causing increase in blood PH Stratum Basale - ANSWER deepest layer contains melanin producing cells called melanocytes Tendon - ANSWER connect bone to muscle Estrogen - ANSWER a hormone produced in the ovaries Spleen - ANSWER erythrocytes recycled; blood filtered. Damage to spleen is critical spleen full of blood resulting massive blood loss First degree burn - ANSWER only epidermis is damaged; sunburn exam...

What is the most important consideration when teaching parents how to reduce risks in the h? A) Age and knowledge level of the parents B) Proximity to emergency services C) Number of children in the home D) Age of children in the home - ANSWERD) Age of children in the home A 35 year-old client with sickle cell crisis is talking on the telephone but stops as the nurse enters the room to request something for pain. The nurse should A) Administer a placebo B) Encourage increased fluid inta...

A 6-month-old infant with congestive heart failure (CHF) is receiving digoxin elixir. Which observation by the nurse warrants immediate intervention? Apical heart rate of 60. Sweating across the forehead. Doesn't suck well. Respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute. - ANSWER Apical heart rate of 60. A heart rate of 60 (A) is much lower than normal for a 6-month-old and warrants immediate intervention. The normal heart rate for a 6-month-old is 80 to 150 BPM when awake, and a rat...