The metric system adds prefixes to the basic units to indicate the value (multiple or submultiple) of the unit. For example, when the prefix kilo- is added to the unit meter, it becomes kilometer, which has a value of _____ meters

Describe how the negative feedback system of the endocrine system is like a thermostat that controls the temperature of your home. Why are TSH levels inversely related to circulating thyroid hormone levels?

What will be an ideal response?

You have been asked to organize a patient and family education program as part of a discharge plan for a patient requiring home ventilatory support

Which of the following methods would be best for training the family in the operation of the ventilator chosen? a. Put the patient on the selected device while still hospitalized. b. Set up and review the ventilator after the patient gets home. c. Take the family into a back room and show them a ventilator. d. Give the family the operating manual for the ventilator.