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The combination of all reactions (catablic + anabolic) within a cell is termed - Metabolism "Anabolism" is also termed - Biosynthesis _______________ is any process that results in synthesis of cell molecules and structures. - Anabolism What is the opposite of catabolism? - Anabolism ______________ refers to the decomposition of complex organic compounds during cellular metabolism. - Catabolism An enzyme acts a _________________ that alters the rate of a reaction without being changed ...

True or False: The primary targets of microbial control are microorganisms that cause infection or spoilage. - true True or False: There are several degrees of sterility, based on the destruction of endospores. - false A process that completely removes or destroys all viable microorganisms, including viruses, from an object or habitat is referred to as ____________. - sterilization Disinfectants are normally used on inanimate objects because - the high concentration needed are harmful to ...

___________ are essential chemical substances that must be consumed for normal cellular metabolism and growth. - Nutrients __________ is the acquisition of chemical substances by organisms for use as an energy source or as building blocks of cellular structures. - Nutrition Identify all of the general macronutrients found in a cell. - Hydrogen, Oxygen, Carbon An inorganic nutrient is a molecule that contains atoms other than ________. - Carbon and Hydrogen An organism whose energy sources...

"Virus" is latin for ___________. - poison Identify the different environments in which some viruses can replicate. - Animal cells, bacterial cells, and human cells a(n) ________________ is a microscopic, acellular agent composed of nucleic acid surrounded by protein coat. - virus Identify any benefits of viruses to people. - - Some viruses control insect pests - Some viruses can be modifies to deliver genetic cures via gene therapy - Some viruses control food pathogens The sum total o...

What does triaging do? - *acts as gatekeeper* helps prioritize patient care based on illness and severity level According to triage, what patients would be seen firtst - highest acuity patients will receive quickest intervention (Most ill/severe will get seen first) What is a good model for triaging patients? - ABCs Is hospital triaging the same as mass casualty triaging? - NO Which triage situation uses tags? - mass casualties what are the categories of triage? - - emergent - urgent -...

what are the assessment findings in pneumothorax? - ● Sudden dyspnea ● Chest pain ● Feeling of doom/anxiety ● JVD ● Tachy ● Chest petechiae ● ECG changes ● Abnormal heart sounds what are the s/s of flail chest - - paradoxical chest movement - dyspnea - cyanosis - tachycardia - hypotension how does the patient usually present with flail chest - - anxious - short of breath - in pain what are interventions for flail chest - - humidified oxygen - pain management - p...

What is the 2nd most common malignancy in women and 2nd leading cause of death in women? - Breast cancer How does breast cancer start? - From the epithelial lining of the ducts or the epithelium of the lobules 99% of breast cancers occur in what gender? - women breast cancer is slightly more common in what race of women? - white breast cancer in men is similar across? - all ethnic groups Risk factors for breast cancer? - -post menopause (increasing in age after 60) -Estrogen (HRT: hormon...

What does triaging do? - *acts as gatekeeper* helps prioritize patient care based on illness and severity level According to triage, what patients would be seen firtst - highest acuity patients will receive quickest intervention (Most ill/severe will get seen first) What is a good model for triaging patients? - ABCs Is hospital triaging the same as mass casualty triaging? - NO Which triage situation uses tags? - mass casualties what are the categories of triage? - - emergent - urgent -...

Transmission of tuberculosis occurs: A. ONLY in household contacts of a person with active TB B. By sharing household utensils with someone with TB C. By sharing airspace with someone with positive pulmonary TB disease D. Only during aerosolizing procedures - c What happens with radiation therapy for neck cancer? A. Hoarseness that gets better with time B. No side effects C. Does not cause a dry mouth D. Throat will not be directly affected - a What are possible signs / symptoms of nos...

S/S of left sided heart failure - COUGHING pulmonary edema crackles Daily - How often does a patient weight themselves with heart failure? Echocardiogram - Diagnostic test for heart failure Helps diagnose valve disease and see how they fxn BNP - Blood test used for heart failure Respiratory status assessment - HF pt. what do we want to make sure we do? Causes or Risk factors of HF - lifestyle/diet smoking hypertension diabetes Rheumatic fever - What predisposes you to mitral stenosis...