A fan is observed to operate with a pressure difference of 4 in. of water. What is the pressure difference in SI units and terminology?

Which of the following is true about early- and late-maturing adolescents?

a. Early-maturing boys are more likely to be agitated and ill-natured.

b. Early-maturing boys are often dominated by late-maturing boys.

c. Early-maturing girls become conspicuous with their height and development of their breasts.

d. Early-maturing girls are at less risk for psychological problems and substance abuse.

1.00 L of a gas at standard temperature (273 K) and pressure (1 atm) is compressed to 0.473 L. What is the new pressure of the gas?

Choose the appropriate phrase from the given below for the term "anorexia athletica" .

a. best measure of body composition

b. used to measure skinfolds

c. condition associated with health risk factors

d. energy your body uses just to keep you living

e. eating disorder most common among performers

We have learned that a lack of prenatal care increases the risk of premature delivery and possible health problems for the infant.

Visit the USDA website (www.usda.gov) and read about WIC. After reading about WIC, do you think this is something that could help Joan with the raising of her child? Why or why not?

Compare the various methods of hemodynamic monitoring (e.g., central venous pressure, pulmonary artery pressure, and arterial pressure monitoring) with regard to indications for use, potential complications, and nursing responsibilities.

The pressure 45.0 meters under water is 543 kPa. What is this pressure in atm?

Choose the appropriate phrase from the given below for the term "caliper" .

a. best measure of body composition

b. used to measure skinfolds

c. condition associated with health risk factors

d. energy your body uses just to keep you living

e. eating disorder most common among performers

Which of the following statements is not correct?

a. Over 70 million Americans are sleep deprived.

b. Young adults (under age 24 ) are the most sleep-deprived population in America.

c. Over 45 percent of the world's population suffer from some form of sleep deprivation.

d. The highest risk for drowsydriving accidents is among males aged 17 to 23 .

Choose the appropriate phrase from the given below for the term "DXA" .

a. best measure of body composition

b. used to measure skinfolds

c. condition associated with health risk factors

d. energy your body uses just to keep you living

e. eating disorder most common among performers

Refer to the graph in the earlier figures to answer the following:

a. Approximately how much does the air pressure drop (in millibars) between the surface and 4 kilometers? (Use a surface pressure of 1000 millibars.)

b. How much does the pressure drop between 4 and 8 kilometers?

c. Based on your answers to parts a and b, answer the following: With an increase in altitude, air pressure decreases at a(n) (constant, increasing, decreasing) rate. Underline the correct answer.

Which of the following is true about CVD?

a. It's only a problem in developed nations.

b. It claims the lives of more men than women every year.

c. Risk factors are only an issue starting at age 50 .

d. It's the leading cause of death in America.

Who is at the highest risk for developing skin cancer?

a. People who sunburned often and badly during childhood

b. People who have dark skin

c. People without a base tan

d. People who wear sunscreen daily but tan easily

Patients with acute abdominal pain should not be given anything to eat or drink because:

A. It will create pain and hide the diagnosis.

B. Food will move quickly through the digestive system.

C. Stomach contents enhance the risk of aspiration.

D. Digestion prevents accurate bowel sound auscultation.