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INTRODUCTION OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE Heat engine defined as ait is a device which transforms the chemical energy of a fuel into thermal energy and uses this energy to produce mechanical work. It is classified into two types- (a) External combustion engine (b) Internal combustion engine 1. Define: Automotive Engine Automotive engineering is a branch of engineering which deals with everything about automobiles and practices to propel them. Automobile is a vehicle driven by an internal ...

Pathophysiology Exam 2 Blueprint Questions and Answers Already Passed What are the 2 types of bowel obstructions? Mechanical is something that physically blocks the intestine like scar tissue from surgery, tumors, hernia, foreign body, migrated gallstone, fecal impaction. Nonmechanical: intestinal conditions like dysmotility and paralysis of bowel wall An individual's adaptive abilities to stress are influenced by what factors? Genetic make-up Cognitive ability Developmental level...

3 causes for Fetal shunt closure - 1. increase in aterial oxygen tension 2. decreased prostaglandins 3. decreased adenosine levels When does the Ductus Arteriosus close? - within 10-24 hours of birth When does the Foramen Ovale Close? - When LA pressure exceeds RA pressure (can stay open for 6mo to a year) What does Cardiac Output measure? - Efficiency of the heart Cardiac Output is the measure of what? - Volume of blood pumped by the heart in one minute How is cardiac output calculated...

According to Ezra Taft Benson, what are the four basic areas that make a difference in health ? - Answerrighteousness, food, exercise, and sleep. T or F: A person can have a terminal disease and still have an optimal level of wellness. - Answer-T T or F: Exercise is physical activity, but physical activity is not exercise. - Answer-T T or F: Chronic diseases are sometimes called diseases of choice. - Answer-T The leading cause of death in the US is...? - Answer-Heart Disease The actual lead...

What are the causes of Palpitations? correct answers Arrhythmia (about 160/minute) Regurgitant valves (especially aorta) Catecholamines (increased sympathetic response, B1 stimulation) Stress (increased sympathetic response) Hyperthyroidism (revs you up like catecholamines) What causes head bobbing? correct answers Regurgitant valves, loss of blood pressure during diastole -> increased blood pressure in systole leads to head bobbing (basically losing consciousness and regaining it, th...

What should All suspected stroke patients be admitted directly and what does this allow? - ANSWERo Specialist acute stroke unit: o Early recognition and treatment of complications o MDT working o Co-ordinated and organised in-patient care with weekly MDT meetings o Programmes of education and training for staff, patients, carers o Involvement of carers in rehabilitation o Staff interest and expertise Define aphasia - ANSWERloss of ability to understand or express speech due to brain dys...

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3 causes for Fetal shunt closure - 1. increase in aterial oxygen tension 2. decreased prostaglandins 3. decreased adenosine levels When does the Ductus Arteriosus close? - within 10-24 hours of birth When does the Foramen Ovale Close? - When LA pressure exceeds RA pressure (can stay open for 6mo to a year) What does Cardiac Output measure? - Efficiency of the heart Cardiac Output is the measure of what? - Volume of blood pumped by the heart in one minute How is cardiac output calculated...

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STROKE REHABILITATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What should All suspected stroke patients be admitted directly and what does this allow? - Answer-o Specialist acute stroke unit: o Early recognition and treatment of complications o MDT working o Co-ordinated and organised in-patient care with weekly MDT meetings o Programmes of education and training for staff, patients, carers o Involvement of carers in rehabilitation o Staff interest and expertise Define aphasia - Answer-loss of abil...