D SECOND EDITION PHYSIOLOGY MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS

Why?Answer: HCl ionizes to form current-conducting electrolytes. Dextrose does not ionize, andtherefore does not conduct current.Diff: 3 Page Ref: 3522) Describe the factors that affect chemical reaction rates.Answer: Temperature increases kinetic energy and therefore the force of molecula[r]

book is intended to complement lectures, course syllabi, and traditional textbooks of physiology.The chapters are arranged according to organ system, including cellular and autonomic,cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and acid–base, gastrointestinal, and endocrine[r]

23-18Heart Sounds•One cardiac cycle – two heart sounds (lubb anddubb) when valves in the heart snap shut– Lubb – first sound• When the ventricles contract, the tricuspid andbicuspid valves snap shut– Dubb – second sound• When the atria contract and the pulmonary andaortic valves snap s[r]

This clear and concise advanced textbook is a comprehensive introduction to powerelectronics. It considers the topics of analogue electronics, electric motor control andadjustable speed electrical drives, both a.c. and d.c.In recent years, great changes have taken place in the t[r]

© 2011 T he McGraw -Hill Com panie s, Inc. A ll rights reserv ed.19-16Understanding Medical Terminology (cont.)• Combining vowel– Often an “o”– Added between word root and suffix whensuffix begins with a consonant to easepronunciation– Does not alter meaning© 2011 T he McGraw -Hill Com panie[r]

CliffsNotes Anatomy and Physiology Quick Review (Cliffsnotes Quick Review) 2nd Edition Steven Bassett
CliffsNotes Anatomy and Physiology Quick Review (Cliffsnotes Quick Review) 2nd Edition Steven Bassett
CliffsNotes Anatomy and Physiology Quick Review (Cliffsnotes Quick Review) 2nd Edition Steven[r]

© 2011 T he McGraw -Hill Com panie s, Inc. A ll rights reserv ed.27-21Apply Your KnowledgeYour patient has an elevated PSA. What is a PSAand what does it indicate?ANSWER: The PSA is a prostate-specific antigen inthe blood. Elevations of the PSA may indicate prostatecancer.© 2011 T he McGraw -Hill Co[r]

• Supplementary classification of factorsinfluencing health status and contact withhealth services• Identify encounters for reasons other thanillness or injury• May be a primary code or additional codeE Codes• “E” – external• Identify external causes of injuries andpoisoning resulting from en[r]

• Free parking lots improveaccess–Well-lit– Entrances• Clearly marked• Wide enough toaccommodate wheelchairsand walkers© 2011 T he McGraw -Hill Com panie s, Inc. A ll rights reserv ed.13-20The Physical Components (cont.)• Safety and security– Building exits• Ideally, two exits to outside• Cle[r]

stomach, or duodenum© 2011 T he McGraw -Hill Com panie s, Inc. A ll rights reserv ed.39-21Apply Your KnowledgeWhat are the types of elder abuse, and what is themedical assistant’s role in identification of elderabuse?ANSWER: Elder can be abused physically, sexually, orpsychologically. Neglect[r]

– Patient may lose consciousness, have temporary lossof vision, pallor, listlessness, memory loss, orvomiting• Severe head injuries – contusions, fractures,and intracranial bleeding– May require immediate hospitalization and/or CPR• Scalp hematoma and laceration – blood underthe[r]

light into eye• Bends light as it entersEye© 2011 T he McGraw -Hill Com panie s, Inc. A ll rights reserv ed.31-20Eye and Sense of Sight (cont.)• Middle – choroid– Contains bloodvessels– Iris• Colored part of eye• Muscle thatcontracts andrelaxes to open orclose pupil• Regulates theamount of li[r]

Apply Your Knowledge2. A busy medical office is considering changingthe current filing equipment. Which equipmentwould you recommend to this non-computerizedoffice that will allow more people to retrieve filesat the same time?ANSWER: Filing shelves would be a great systemif adequate space is availab[r]