(01.01 MC) A biologist observes that ocean temperature decreases with increasing depth and concludes that deep sea creatures are superior animals because they can survive in harsher environmental conditions. Why is this an invalid scientific conclusion? (3 points)

(01.03 MC) If an aquatic animal relies on photosynthesis to survive, in which ocean zone would it be most successful? (3 points)

(02.05 HC) The illustration below represents the global conveyor belt, which is a collection of ocean currents that cycle water around the oceans. © 2016 NASA.gov What does the global conveyor belt reveal about the connectivity of water in the oceans? How could a change in the path of the global conveyor belt impact the biodiversity of ocean ecosystems? (5 points)

(01.03 LC) What causes waves to occur in the ocean? (3 points)

Which of the following is a required element on the first slide of your presentation or the first page of article review? 

 How many types of assignments/assessments are in this course?

A 60-year-old patient is presenting to the emergency department with respiratory distress, hypoxia, hypotension, fever, and significantly altered mentation. A presumptive diagnosis of pneumonia is suspected.  In order of priority, the most appropriate interventions for this patient are:

Which of the following patients is most likely to be exhibiting nosocomial pneumonia rather than community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)?

A 77-year-old patient with a significant history of COPD was admitted for a workup before an elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy who is exhibiting some mild lethargy. The nurse practitioner was asked for advice on perioperative management of the patient’s severe lung disease.  On room air, the patient’s ABG was as follows: pH: 7.31; PCO2: 76; PO2: 71; HCO3: 38: BE: 8.8. Based on these results, the AGACNP interprets the ABG as:

A victim of a household fire presents with headache, confusion, and severe lactic acidosis.  While in the ED, he has a witnessed seizure.  He is suspected of having cyanide poisoning.  Serum cyanide levels are collected and sent for analysis.  Empiric treatment is recommended to be started and optimal clinical management will include: