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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS Test Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS also known as - Charcot's disease Lou Gehrig's disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS is an - incurable fatal neuromuscular disease characterized by progressive muscle weakness, resulting in paralysis. It is characterized by rapid deterioration and the selective death of motor neurons in the cerebral cortex, brainstem, and spinal cord Motor neurons, which control the movement of voluntary muscles, deteri...

Cloud Service Providers (CSP) - Answer-Google, DropBox, and Microsoft are company examples of what type of providers? Structured Query Language (SQL) - Answer-Using data visualization instead of _______________________, makes business programming much easier to understand. Can be described as computer applications that change data into significant, meaningful information that helps organizations make better decisions. - Answer-Business Intelligence Database Management Systems (DBMS) - A...

A 49-year-old woman presents with a headache, nausea, and ringing in her ears. She is conscious and alert and states that she has hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Her BP is 202/114 mm Hg, her pulse is 60 beats/min, and her respirations are 16 breaths/min. What should you do? A) Place her in a supine position B) Give her one tube of oral glucose C) Prepare for immediate transport D) Summon an ALS unit to the scene - Answer- C The patient's presentation is indicative of acute hypertensive c...

From the visual cortex, what are the two streams that process visual info? What are these streams concerned with & where are they located? correct answers 1. Dorsal stream: "where", spatial visual cues → concerned w/ action to know where object is → posterior parietal area 2. Ventral stream: "what", pattern discrimination & recognition → concerned w/ recognizing objects in temporal cortex Define proprioception. Define kinesthesia. correct answers Proprioception: sense of limb posit...

HCPCS Level II Coding and HW Questions and Answers Rated A+ **What do HCPCS Level II codes and modifiers report?** They report services, procedures, and supplies that are not adequately described in the CPT book. **What does the HCPCS Level II book include?** An alphanumeric listing and an alphabetic index. **Which transportation services are coded in HCPCS Level II?** Nonemergency van or taxi, ground and air ambulances, and nonemergency car or bus. **When determining transportat...

Why study biology? - Answer-We study biology to help us understand how we and our environment function separately and jointly. If we can better understand how everything functions, it can help improve not only our lives, but preserve the life of our environment. What questions about the natural world have biologists answered? - Answer-Biologists have been able to answer how our genes work, from how our cells translate our genetic code to an actual map of how our genetics are laid out. They...

NURSING 5140 All SG Questions Combined (Module 1-12) Study Questions And 100% Verified Answers 2023. Module 1 Study Questions Altered Cellular & Tissue Biology Ch. 2 1. Compare and contrast cellular injury and adaptation. 1. Compare and Contrast cellular injury and adaptation. Cellular Adaptation  Cellular adaptation is an alteration that enables the cell to maintain a steady state called homeostasis despite adverse conditions. It is the cells response to protect itself from injur...

RN VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR EXAM UPDATED 2023 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 1. A nurse on a mental health unit is admitting a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Talks continuously about the event B. Preoccupied with having a serious illness C. Has difficulty concentrating on a task D. Experiences frequent grandiose thoughts 2. A nurse is administering a scheduled medication to a client. The client reports that...

CAOT NOTCE Exam Questions with correct Answers What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? inflammation of the joint lining progressive + chronic results in deterioration, limited ROM and pain/stiffness synovitis + crepitation Deformities associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis? Swan Neck Boutioneere Nale Bluff (Thumb) Joint Laxity Ulnar Deviation What joint is most commonly affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis DIP and PIP What is Osteoarthritis? inflammation of the joint cartilage -...

2024 EMT JBL Cardiology New Full Questions and Answers ( Included ) 100% Correct 1. A 49-year-old woman presents with a headache, nausea, and ringing in herears. She is conscious and alert and states that she has hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Her BP is 202/114 mm Hg, her pulse is 60 beats/min, and herrespirations are 16 breaths/min.What should you do? A) Place her in a supine position B) Give her one tube of oral glucose C) Prepare for immediate transport D) Summon an ALS unit ...