A nurse is providing a back rub to a client just after administering a pain medication to help decrease the client’s pain. Which phase of the nursing process is this nurse demonstrating?

20. What are the primary ethical issues involved in genetic research?

 

 

Correct21. Which of the following would not be appropriate to chart?

 

 

Correct22. Identify the four concepts that are common in most nursing theories.

 

Correct23. You are teaching a group of senior citizens about the importance of getting their influenza and pneumonia vaccines. What type of intervention are you providing based on Neuman’s Health Care Systems Model?

 

 

Correct24. Upon what ethical principle do supporters of assisted suicide base their support for the practice?

 

 

Correct25. Which of the following does not describe critical thinking in nursing?

 

 

Correct26. Which professional nursing organization wrote the Code of Ethics for Nurses?

 

 

Correct27. This theorist states that even though you may be a novice now, with a solid educational base and many patient care experiences over time, you will one day become an expert.

 

 

 

 

*       28. A 16-year-old boy brought to the emergency room with a gunshot wound to the head is declared brain dead. His driver’s license identifies him as an organ donor, but the hospital staff is unable to locate his family for permission to take his organs. Another client in the same hospital will die within 24 hours without a heart transplant. The tissues of both clients match sufficiently for a transplant. What is the ethical course of action in this case?

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DCorrect29. Identify the situation in which a nurse would likely be charged with negligence.

 

Correct30. Which situation is the nurse allowed to breech a client’s right of confidentiality?

 

Correct31. Critical thinking can also be referred to as common sense.

 

 

Correct32. The requirement that health-care providers do no harm to their clients is known as:

 

 

Correct33. Identify the statement that is most accurate concerning middle range nursing theories.

 

 

Correct34. Which of the following is the appropriate order in Benner’s stages of knowledge?

 

 

Correct35. The nurse is caring for a client who is a kinesthetic learner. How would the nurse best approach teaching the client how to self-inject insulin before discharge?

 

 

Correct36. What is the practice of allowing a client to die without the use of any extraordinary measures?

 

 

Correct37. A 9-month-old baby who is developmentally delayed is tested for genetic abnormalities. After the results are back from the laboratory, a representative from the client’s medical insurance company calls the nurses’ station on the phone and asks for the results of the tests. How can the nurse best respond to this request?

 

Correct38. What study advice would you provide to a visual learner?

Correct39. The ethical principle which requires the health-care provider to tell the truth and not to deceive or mislead clients is known as:

 

 

Correct40. Under which category are nursing licensure laws included?

 

 

Correct41. What is the underlying legal concept that protects health-care professionals under the Good Samaritan Act?

 

Correct42. A client complains of pain to the nurse. The nurse medicates the client as prescribed, but then fails to follow up and make sure the patient is no longer in pain. Which of the following ethical principles has the nurse failed to demonstrate?

 

 

Correct43. Which of the following demonstrates the planning phase of the nursing process?

 

 

Correct44. A nurse is providing a back rub to a client just after administering a pain medication to help decrease the client’s pain. Which phase of the nursing process is this nurse demonstrating?

 

 

Correct45. An 18 -month-old infant is brought into the emergency room with several recent cigarette burns on his chest and legs. What is the nurse’s legal responsibility in this case?

 

 

Correct46. Which of the following “rights” are based on a moral principle?

 

 

Correct47. A client is in a coma and unable to make health-care decisions. Who should sign the informed consent for a non-emergent, scheduled surgery?

 

 

Correct48. The processes used in ethical decision making include all of the following except:

Correct49. Theory can be defined in nursing as which of the following?

 

 

Correct50. The term tort refers to a violation of the civil law

 A male human with normal vision is mated with a colour blind woman. If they have children together, what is the probability that they will have a colour blind daughter?

Assignment 2B

For students with first names starting with the letters H to N.

This assignment is graded out of 110 points, and is worth 10% of your final mark. Please submit this assignment after you have completed Chapter 16 and before you write the final exam.

A.Definition/Comparison Questions

Instructions: In your own words, define the pairs of terms given below. Write in complete sentences, stating the differences and relationships between the two terms, and give specific examples where appropriate. A complete answer usually requires four to eight sentences.

Each question is worth four marks, for a total of 40 marks.

1.  centriole / kinetochor

2.  cleavage furrow / cell plate

3.  allele / locus

4.  RNA primer / DNA polymerase

5.  guanine / cytosine

6.  translation / anticodon

7.  operator / promoter

8.  conjugation / transformation

9.  RFLPs / Southern blot analysis

10.pleiotropy / polygenic inheritance

B.Short Answer/Short Essay Questions

Instructions: Answer each of the questions given below in your own words. Write in complete sentences where appropriate. A complete answer usually requires one to two sentences per mark, so a three-mark question would be answered in three to six sentences. This section is worth a total of 40 marks.

(4 marks)   1. Explain how CDKs regulate cell division.

(4 marks)   2. Explain the role of transposable elements in eukaryotes.

(8 marks)   3. Using the following DNA template strand sequence, answer the questions that follow:

3’–TGCAGGAAGCTACATTAG–5’

a.  What is the mRNA sequence?

b.  What is the final sequence of amino acids in the peptide produced?

c.  If the sequence is mutated so that adenine at position 11 is replaced with uracil, how will the peptide be affected? What kind of a mutation is this?

(5 marks)
4. a.  What is an operon?

b.  How do inducible operons (e.g., the lactose operon) and repressible operons (e.g., the tryptophan operon) benefit a bacterial cell?

(5 marks)   5. Explain the possible role of telomerase in cellular aging and in cancer formation.

(6 marks)   6. a.  Draw a diagram to show what could happen during meiosis that  would result in an egg with two X chromosomes.

b.  If this egg is fertilized and develops, what are the possible karyotypes of the offspring?

(6 marks)   7. A female yellow Labrador retriever homozygous for coat colour  (bbee) is mated with a male black lab. They have two chocolate  puppies, three black puppies and one yellow puppy. What is the  genotype of the father? Use Punnett squares to show your reasoning.

(2 marks)   8. What is a proteome, and why is it studied in addition to (or instead of) the genome?

C.Multiple Choice Questions

Instructions: Select the single best answer to each of the questions given below. Each question is worth one mark, for a total of 30 marks.

1.  A zygote contains the ________ complement of chromosomes.

a.  haploid

b.  diploid

c.  polyploid

d.  spermatogenesis

e.  none of these

2.  How is the nucleoid of a bacterial cell replicated?

a.  The linear DNA molecule is replicated from multiple origins of replication bidirectionally.

b.  The linear DNA molecule is replicated from one origin of replication bidirectionally.

c.  The circular DNA molecule is replicated from multiple origins of replication bidirectionally.

d.  The circular DNA molecule is replicated from one origin of replication bidirectionally.

e.  The circular DNA molecule is replicated from one origin of replication unidirectionally.

3.  Some cats have calico coats. These result from

a.  polygenic inheritance.

b.  epistasis.

c.  pleiotropy.

d.  inactivation of the X chromosome.

e.  independent assortment.

4.  A male human with normal vision is mated with a colour blind woman. If they have children together, what is the probability that they will have a colour blind daughter?

If you know your co-worker has falsified some data on a case that you both completed analysis on, would you report it to your supervisor?

week 6 . Everyone is aware that additional training will occur at your new forensic lab, even if you are fully trained from an outside lab. This is part of the ASCLD-LAB (American Society of Crime Lab Directors – Laboratory Accreditation Board) accreditation. As part of that continuing education, you will be required to take 2 external proficiency tests per year. Please explain why you think this process is important and how it could benefit you while testifying on the stand as an expert witness. 2. Ethics is important in several careers but can be devastating in forensics. One violation of ethics and a good attorney will have your career in ruins. Please consider the scenarios below. Choose ONE and explain your answer. If you know your co-worker has falsified some data on a case that you both completed analysis on, would you report it to your supervisor? You arrive at a crime scene and find out it is the house of your wife’s ex-husband and you have a long history of conflict in the past five years. Is it ethical for you to continue on the case? The defense attorney made a mistake in defending the case on a DNA data and would lose the case for sure. Do you have an obligation to correct him? Use appropriate references when necessary. Provide a thoughtful response to at least one other classmate. You will have until Sunday at 11:59 pm to respond. Your responses will be graded using the following scale: 2 points: Detailed and original response. Reasoning is logical. Terms and concepts from the assigned materials are incorporated. 0.5 point: Proper form is used (grammar, spelling, style). If applicable, correct and full citations for sources are used. 0.5 point: Thoughtful response to at least one other classmate.

Do you feel that cloning should be allowed in the US?

week 4 1. As an expert witness, part of our job is to break down complex ideas when testifying so that a jury of individuals who may have little or no knowledge of science can easily grasp what we are saying. The polymerase chain reaction is a concept that DNA experts are often asked to explain in court. For a moment, pretend you are an expert witness in a trial. How would you explain PCR to a jury? Remember, you are explaining it to a jury (with a potentially short attentive span because they are tired and hungry) so your response should be brief, yet clear and effective. Creative analogies are encouraged. 2. Occasionally, there can be mutations in DNA due to replication errors, transposable elements, or environmental hazard exposure. Discuss the different types of mutations possible (base pair substitution, insertion, deletion). What is an example of when a mutation could be harmful to an individual? What is an example of when a mutation could be beneficial? 3. Do you feel that cloning should be allowed in the US? Why or why not? Support your answer with examples. Note: Remember some feel stem cell research is a form of cloning. Use appropriate references when necessary. Provide a thoughtful response to at least one other classmate. You will have until Sunday at 11:59 pm to respond. Your responses will be graded using the following scale: 2 points: Detailed and original response. Reasoning is logical. Terms and concepts from the assigned materials are incorporated. 0.5 point: Proper form is used (grammar, spelling, style). If applicable, correct and full citations for sources are used. 0.5 point: Thoughtful response to at least one other classmate
week 5 Compare and contrast the following DNA analysis techniques: STRs, miniSTRs, mtDNA (mitochondrial DNA), and Y-STRs. Do you believe that one technique is superior to any of the other ones? Discuss why or why not. Use appropriate references when necessary. Provide a thoughtful response to at least one other classmate. You will have until Sunday at 11:59 pm to respond. Your responses will be graded using the following scale: 2 points: Detailed and original response. Reasoning is logical. Terms and concepts from the assigned materials are incorporated. 0.5 point: Proper form is used (grammar, spelling, style). If applicable, correct and full citations for sources are used. 0.5 point: Thoughtful response to at least one other classmate.

Describe the difference between sensitivity and specificity

week 2 Post an original response to the following questions. Use appropriate references when necessary. Provide a thoughtful response to at least one other classmate. You may need to rely heavily on the week 2 powerpoint to answer these questions. You will have until Sunday at 11:59 pm to respond. 1. A great deal of fingerprint examination has been considered subjective. Based on the lab standard operating procedures, individual examiners will use their training and expertise to evaluate all of the information available in a fingerprint to decide whether there is a “match” or not. There is no set number of points that must be met. Do you agree with this method? Explain why or why not. 2. Based on the formula used in the powerpoint, calculate the amount of 100 proof alcohol it would take for you personally to become “legally drunk” in the state of Maryland. The limit in Maryland is 0.08%. You can use a fake weight if you don’t want to expose how much you weigh to everyone :). Show your work. 3. Two very important components to forensic serological analyses are the sensitivity and specificity of the test being used. Describe the difference between sensitivity and specificity. Do you think one is more important than the other? Explain why or why not. 4. You are processing a sexual assault case. The suspect allegedly attempted to force another individual to perform oral sex on him. Upon arrest, the suspect defecated on himself. His underwear were submitted for testing. The investigators have requested amylase testing to corroborate or refute the suspect’s claim. Would you perform amylase testing in this case? Explain why or why not. Your responses will be graded using the following scale: 2 points: Detailed, original response provided for each of the questions. Reasoning is logical. Terms and concepts from the assigned materials are incorporated. 0.5 point: Proper form is used (grammar, spelling, style). If applicable, correct and full citations for sources are used. 0.5 point: Thoughtful response to at least one other classmate

List and describe each of the steps of the scientific method

Week 1 Discussion Actions for ‘Week 1 Discussion’ SubscribeHide Description Week 1 covers the following main concepts: definition of forensic biology cell biology basic cell differences scientific method validation Based on the assigned reading, post an original response to the questions found below. What is forensic biology and how does it differ from one other discipline of forensic science? Examples of other disciplines of forensic science would include areas such as forensic anthropology, forensic odontology, crime scene investigation, forensic toxicology, forensic chemistry, trace evidence, firearms & toolmarks, etc.. What is the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes? Describe the basic structure of a eukaryotic cell. List and describe each of the steps of the scientific method. How is data typically validated in forensic laboratories? Refer to the powerpoint and the FBI Quality Assurance Standards to help answer this question. You are not required to respond to your classmates for this conference. Be sure to correctly cite any material used in your responses that is not original. This conference is worth a total of 3 points. Your responses will be graded using the following scale: 2 points: Detailed, original response provided for each of the questions. Reasoning is logical. Terms and concepts from the assigned materials are incorporated. 1 point: Proper form is used (grammar, spelling, style). If applicable, correct and full citations for sources are used. Your responses are due by 11:59 pm on Sunday.

Human Health and Disease from an Evolutionary Perspective Discussion

Respond to Biology Questions: Human Health and Disease from an Evolutionary Perspective Discussion

 

Activity:
Throughout the last couple of decades scientists have been taking a closer look at human health and disease through the lens of evolution. From hypothesizing as to the benefits of your body’s fever response to infections (see Function of Fever and Annals of Internal Medicine), to maintaining overall human health (see Michael Rose’s 55), to the burgeoning science of aging (see Evolutionary Theories of Aging and Longevity), evolutionary thinking can be used to develop testable hypotheses. For example, some scientists are using evolutionary biology concepts to determine why some bacteria and viruses are highly virulent while others are not, living in their hosts with few, if any, ill effects. Please watch these brief videos “Cholera: Domesticating Disease” [Video File] [04 Min 50 Sec] and “Double Immunity” [Video File] [02 Min 30 Sec] and then develop responses to the question below.

 

Function of Fever:  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/library/10/4/l_104_04.html

Annals of Internal Medicine: http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=707462

Michael Rose’s 55:  http://55theses.org/the-55-theses/

Evolutionary Theories of Aging and Longevity: http://longevity-science.org/Evolution.htm

Cholera: Domesticating Disease: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/library/10/4/quicktime/l_104_01.html

Double Immunity: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/library/10/4/quicktime/l_104_05.html

 

Questions:

How would an understanding of evolution help health care professionals manage infectious diseases and epidemics? I would like you to consider the factors affecting the evolution of disease organisms and their level of virulence as part of your response. Please support your response with examples of humans coevolving with disease microbes. Lastly, please tell us if you would prefer to have your personal health evaluated from an evolutionary perspective?

 

DIRECTIONS

  • Responses should be at least 450 words and must substantively integrate the subjects covered in the questions.
  • APA style formatting
  • Use 2 additional sources relevant to the discussion and in-text citations in APA style.
  • ·       See attach video links to complete assignment
  • Don’t forget to create references

* Responses should be at least 450 words and must substantively integrate the subjects covered in the question.

* Use 2 additional sources relevant to the discussion and in-text citations in APA style.

* See attach video links to complete assignment

*APA format

* Original Work about

Do you believe that evolution is progressive? 

Respond to Biology Questions: Progress in Evolution Discussion

 

Questions:

Do you believe that evolution is progressive? Why or why not?

What does the Great Chain of Being (or Scala Naturae) have to do with the notion of progress and goals in evolution? What view does current thinking in evolutionary biology overwhelmingly support?

 

DIRECTIONS:

·       Responses should be at least 450 words and must substantively integrate the subjects covered in the questions.

  • APA style formatting
  • Use 3 academic sources relevant to the discussion and in-text citations in APA style.
  • Don’t forget to create a references page.

* Responses should be at least 450 words and must substantively integrate the subjects covered in the question.

*Use 3 academic sources relevant to the discussion and in-text citations in APA style.

* References page

*APA format

* Original Work

 

*Due Wednesday, February 16, 2016 8:00 PM

Clearly explain your opinion on the labeling of GM salmon

GM Foods Written Assignment (due 1/2)

HW DUE    Jan/2/2018        2PM     Los Angeles Time Zone 

Must be at least 1 page without the resource page 

Assignment:

When it comes to labeling the food we consume there are generally two approaches.  A product can be labeled when something has been added (ex. Vitamin D Milk) or when something is not present (ex. Gluten-free).   Clearly explain your opinion on the labeling of GM salmon. What type of labeling, if any, should be required?  Should this labeling be voluntary or mandatory? Your explanation should discuss the current labeling recommendations for GM foods in general and GM salmon specifically, and the rationale behind these recommendations  (this means you will need to do a little research – be careful to use reliable sources).

Here’s an article with an overview of GM salmon to get you started
7 Things You Need to Know about GMO Salmon found at http://time.com/4120648/fda-approved-aquabounty-gmo-salmon/

Biology 101 Writing Assignment Guidelines

The written assignments are designed to provide opportunities for the student to find, evaluate, select, synthesize, organize, cite, and present information and arguments clearly and effectively for understanding scientific issues on personal, societal, and global levels.  This requirement is designed to help students achieve the University-wide Student Learning Outcomes (UPS 300.003) specifically to “communicate clearly, effectively, and persuasively, both orally and in writing”. (See: http://www.fullerton.edu/senate/publications_policies_resolutions/ups/UPS%20300/UPS%20300.003.pdf )

It is important that your assignments are thoroughly researched and clearly written.  You should define all your terms and be concise.  These assignments are designed to give you the experience of applying your knowledge of biology to a current controversy or topic of interest.  You will use the same sort of method that you will later use as an informed citizen and consumer when making decisions that involve biology. You should review the relevant chapters in your textbook, other course materials and use other sources to fill in missing information when necessary.

The structure of your paper

  • Be sure to cover the points mentioned in each individual assignment and define all technical terms that you use in your own words.  Your paper needs to be written so the average person can understand it.
  • You are encouraged to use first and/or second person in all of these writing assignments.
  • Your paper must be between 1/2 -1page (not including references).  The second page is only for the complete references of the material cited in your paper.  Any portion of your text on the second page will not be read or graded. Your paper should be double-spaced with one-inch margins, using 12 point Times New Roman font.  No cover page or heading is required (the body of your paper should begin on the first line of the first page).
  • You are not allowed to include any quotes in your paper.  All of your writing must be original. You must properly paraphrase ideas from the literature, even if you provide an in-text citation.
  • Information and ideas that are properly paraphrased must be accompanied by proper in-text citations in the body of your paper and a corresponding reference in American Psychological Association (APA) format. Note: only the references need to be in APA, other APA formatting items (such as a title page) should not be included.
  • You need to review your paper for format, spelling, grammar and usage errors before you submit it, or you will lose points.
  • Please also review the grading rubric before submitting your paper to make sure that you have done everything you can to receive a good grade.

humans achieve electronic immortality

Are humans still evolving? What might the human species look like thousands of years in the future? Science fiction films and books have proposed many answers to this question, some quite practical and some over-the-top. Read the article linked below to see some possibilities for the future of the human species.  http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/11/091124-origin-of-species-150-darwin-human-evolution.html

Pick ONE of these scenarios, and clearly explain how this outcome could occur. Your writing should clearly demonstrate that you understand the principles of evolution, including the conditions that must be satisfied for natural selection to occur. Support your position with an example (for example, a specific trait that might change).

  • Prediction 1: human evolution has stopped
  • Prediction 2: human evolution continues as humans to split into two separate species due to artificial selection by rich and powerful people
  • Prediction 3: humans achieve electronic immortality
  • Prediction 4: human evolution continues as we colonize other planets

Biology 101 Writing Assignment Guidelines

The written assignments are designed to provide opportunities for the student to find, evaluate, select, synthesize, organize, cite, and present information and arguments clearly and effectively for understanding scientific issues on personal, societal, and global levels.  This requirement is designed to help students achieve the University-wide Student Learning Outcomes (UPS 300.003) specifically to “communicate clearly, effectively, and persuasively, both orally and in writing”. (See: http://www.fullerton.edu/senate/publications_policies_resolutions/ups/UPS%20300/UPS%20300.003.pdf )

It is important that your assignments are thoroughly researched and clearly written.  You should define all your terms and be concise.  These assignments are designed to give you the experience of applying your knowledge of biology to a current controversy or topic of interest.  You will use the same sort of method that you will later use as an informed citizen and consumer when making decisions that involve biology. You should review the relevant chapters in your textbook, other course materials and use other sources to fill in missing information when necessary.

The structure of your paper

  • Be sure to cover the points mentioned in each individual assignment and define all technical terms that you use in your own words.  Your paper needs to be written so the average person can understand it.
  • You are encouraged to use first and/or second person in all of these writing assignments.
  • Your paper must be between 1/2 -1page (not including references).  The second page is only for the complete references of the material cited in your paper.  Any portion of your text on the second page will not be read or graded. Your paper should be double-spaced with one-inch margins, using 12 point Times New Roman font.  No cover page or heading is required (the body of your paper should begin on the first line of the first page).
  • You are not allowed to include any quotes in your paper.  All of your writing must be original. You must properly paraphrase ideas from the literature, even if you provide an in-text citation.
  • Information and ideas that are properly paraphrased must be accompanied by proper in-text citations in the body of your paper and a corresponding reference in American Psychological Association (APA) format. Note: only the references need to be in APA, other APA formatting items (such as a title page) should not be included.
  • You need to review your paper for format, spelling, grammar and usage errors before you submit it, or you will lose points.
  • Please also review the grading rubric before submitting your paper to make sure that you have done everything you can to receive a good grade.