Describe the specific heat of a substance

What will be an ideal response?


The specific heat of any substance is the ratio between the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a specified quantity of a material and the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of an identical quantity of water by the same number of degrees.

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Which of the following is an advantage of dedicated smoke control systems?

A. The system requires less space for mechanical equipment. B. All system features are exercised during day-to-day operations. C. There is less chance of component failure due to regular use and maintenance. D. The system is less likely to be affected by modification or failures of other building systems.

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As vasoconstriction increases in response to hypothermia, the blood pressure may be easier to auscultate.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following BEST defines the CMS-1500?

A. Developed in 1996, a set of guidelines intended to reduce incorrect coding and improper overpayments or underpayments through the identification of codes that may or may not be utilized together or that are medically unlikely B. The official standardized claim form that must be completed and utilized when submitting any Medicare or Medicaid claim C. A unique number required by Medicare to identify each individual qualified healthcare provider and each individual healthcare organization; must be used when reporting any healthcare service that has been performed by the individual provider and/or healthcare organization D. The federal law enforcement agency responsible for the identification and control of drug use, abuse, and smuggling in the United States

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Who requires a facility to retain records and gives guidelines as to how long they need to be kept?

A. Blue Cross and Blue Shield B. CMS C. Department of Health and Human Services D. The Board of Directors

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