Look at your personal or home computer (or a school computer if you do not have one of your own). What operating system is on your computer? Name at least three application programs on the computer

What will be an ideal response?


Typical operating systems will likely be Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac O/S; typical application software might include Word, Quicken, Excel, Microsoft Works, and Outlook. The point to the exercise is that after reading this chapter the student can distinguish between the operating system and application software.

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Bad handwriting has been linked to

a. poor people skills. b. medical errors. c. laziness. d. higher patient copayments.

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Which element is NOT part of individual insurance coverage?

a. Coverage is issued to insure the life or health of a named person or persons, rather than the life or health of the members of a group. b. Premiums are usually lower because of the higher risks associated with insuring groups. c. The number of participants in a plan distinguishes whether the plan is individual or group. d. Coverage offers security for self-employed workers.

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Which of the following is TRUE of abdominal trauma?

A) A soft, non-tender, non-distended abdomen with intact bowel sounds reliably rules out hollow organ injury. B) Due to the vascular nature of abdominopelvic organs, the onset of signs and symptoms is abrupt and severe. C) A soft, non-tender, non-distended abdomen reliably rules out solid organ injury. D) A significant amount of blood can accumulate in the abdominal cavity before signs and symptoms of abdominal injury appear.

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What is the first stage in structural collapse rescue?

A. void search B. general debris removal C. selected debris removal D. reconnaissance and rescue of surface victims

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