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Frequencies  Just the count or number of observations in each category. Abbreviated as 'n' or 'f' Relative Frequency  The number of times a particular observation occurs divided by the total number of observations. Frequency Distribution  A summary of the numerical counts of the values or categories of a measurement. Cumulative Frequency  The number of observations with a value less than the maximum value of the variable interval. Cumulative Relative Frequency...

inferential statistics  allows us to go beyond the data to generalize the larger population There are two broad areas of statistical inference: - Estimation of the population parameters o Used to estimate population parameters such as means and proportions - Hypothesis testing o A relationship between variables o A difference between groups population parameters  o Are described using Population Parameters (P for P) Population parameters are reported using Greek letters (e.g. μ ...

What type of science if epidemiology?  qualitative What is an essential feature of epidemiology?  measurement What are the 5 W's?  Who: What: When: Where: Why: What are the two components of epidemiology?  descriptive analytic What describes descriptive epidemiology?  who (person): tables, population pyramid when (time): event timelines where (place): maps 2 0 2 4 /2025 | © copyright | This work may not be copied for profit gain Excel! 1 | P a g e | G r a d ...

Acute Communicable diseases  Acute = sudden onset, relatively severe, short duration of s/s. Communicable = transmitted from person to person / throughout the population; contagious. Flu, PNA, lyme disease, mumps, measles, cholera Acute Noncommunicable diseases  Tetanus, legionnaires, anthrax Chronic Communicable diseases  Chronic = less severe but long / continuous duration, lasts for a long time. Cancer (cervical),leprosy, polio, syphilis, TB Chronic Noncommunicable diseases ...

Epidemiology is defined as?  The STUDY of the DISTRIBUTION and DETERMINANTS of HEALTH-RELATED STATES OR EVENTS in specified POPULATIONS and the application of this knowledge to the CONTROL OF HEALTH PROBLEMS What are the core Epidemiological Functions?  Surveillance Field Investigations Analytic Studies Evaluation Linkages Policy What type of science is Epidemiology?  Quantitative What does measurement focus on in Epidemiology?  Distribution and Determinants of health...

pharmacokinetics  what the body does to the drug Phase I metabolism  CYP450 system phase II metabolism  conjugation--increases water solubility for excretion; glucuronidation, acetylation AST normal range  0-35 ALT normal range  Males 10-55; Females 7-30 U/L Bilirubin normal range  1-12 mg/dL albumin normal range  3.5-5 acidic urine promotes excretion of 2 0 2 4 /2025 | © copyright | This work may not be copied for profit gain Excel! 1 | P a g e | G r a d e ...

origin of sympathetic division  thoracolumbar origin of parasympathetic division  craniosacral which NT is preganglionic in the sympathetic division  ACh which NT is preganglionic in the parasympathetic division  ACh which NT is postganglionic in the sympathetic division  NE which NT is postganglionic in the parasympathetic division  ACh what is the function of the sympathetic division  fight or flight what is the function of the parasympathetic division 2 0 2...

peplau interpersonal relations theory  people strive in their own ways to reduce the tension caused by innate needs Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs  Bottom to top: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, self-actualization You have to establish stability at lower levels before you can focus on higher functioning needs Benner's Model  novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert Novice Level  Unconscious Incompetence Advanced Beginner  Conscious inc...

Magnetic particle inspection is used primarily to detect  flaws on or near the surface Liquid penetrant inspection methods may be used on which of the following. 1. Porous plastics 2. Ferrous metals 3. Nonferrous metals 4. Smooth primer sealed wood 5. Nonporous plastics  2,3,5 Which of these nondestructive testing methods is suitable for the inspection of most metals plastics and ceramics for surface and subsurface defects  Ultrasonic inspection. What nondestructive tes...

The ___ has the ultimate legal responsibility for the OPERATION of a nursing facility.  Governing Body Per OBRA 1987, air temp is measured where in a building..?  Just above the floor Per OBRA 1987, a resident has the right to review all their records within ___ of an oral or written request.  24 hours HHS stands for  Health and Human Services The ___ has the legal responsibility to adopt and implement facility policies.  Governing Body Centralizing decision making to ...