A classmate has suggested a beam design that has dimensions…
A classmate has suggested a beam design that has dimensions of b = 16 in., h = 26 in., and d = 23.5 in. and is reinforced with 5 No. 8 bars. Assuming a cover of 1.5 in. and a stirrup diameter of 0.5 in., does the reinforcement fit within a single row as suggested?
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You are examining a 66-year-old man with the diagnosis of heart failure. His symptoms include increased SOB, increased fatigue and a 10 pound weight gain over the past 7-10 days. Which of the following clinical symptoms is NOT typically found during the physical examination of a patient experiencing a heart failure exacerbation?
Read DetailsA continuous beam’s flexural reinforcement must extend at le…
A continuous beam’s flexural reinforcement must extend at least _____ from the point where it is no longer needed to resist tension. Assume f’c = 4,000 psi, fyt = 40,000 psi, d = 24 in., w = 16.5 in., and t = 5 in. There are five No. 6 longitudinal tension bars and No. 5 stirrups at 12 in. o.c.
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A patient is seen frequently over a 9-month period with somatic complaints that are not related to physical disease. You, this patient’s primary care provider, note that the patient has had a 15% weight loss in the previous 2 months and the patient reports difficulty sleeping. The spouse tells the you that the patient seems tired all the time and is irritable with other family members. What will you do initially?
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You are conducting a routine evaluation on a 56-year-old patient who reports feeling “down” for several weeks. During the mental status exam, the patient appears withdrawn, with minimal facial expression, and speaks in a soft, monotone voice. The patient states, “I just don’t feel like doing anything anymore. It feels like nothing will ever get better.” The patient is oriented to person, place, and time and does not display any signs of delusions or hallucinations. Which aspect of the mental status exam would be most important to assess further in this patient, given their presentation?
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