1) Describe the structure of the respiratory membrane.

2) During contraction of the diaphragm:

a. in what direction does the diaphragm move?

b. what does this movement do to the volume of the lungs?

3) Put the following respiratory events in the correct order:

a. air moves, b. alveolar volume changes, c. pleural pressure changes, d. alveolar pressure changes.

4) Describe what would happen to a lung if the pleural cavity pressure became equal to atmospheric pressure.

5) State what would happen to each of the following as a result of lung fibrosis (increase, decrease, or no change):

a. lung compliance

b. alveolar surface tension

c. airway resistance

d. tidal volume

6) State what happens to the following as altitude increases (increase, decrease, or no change):

a. atmospheric pressure

b. % of air made of oxygen

c. partial pressure of oxygen

7) When oxygen is in a state of partial pressure equilibrium between the alveoli and pulmonary capillaries, state: (lower than, higher than, or equal to)

a. how alveolar and capillary PO2 compare.

b. how the alveolar and capillary concentrations of O2 compare.

Cisco Systems: Evolution of Structure OVERVIEW The evolution of Cisco from a university campus networking solution to a global technology leader has been a dynamic process. The speed of technological innovation means that managers are already talking about the “next new thing” during the launch of each new product or service. Parallel with the rapid technological evolution at Cisco are the changes in organizational structure. As Cisco expanded, visionary John Chambers was brought in as CEO, and he expanded the company into advanced technologies. By 2000, Cisco had attained a brief designation as the world’s most valuable company. Will the evolution of Cisco continue? And if so, what will it look like? Company history indicates that, just as a quick response is needed in the rapid evolution technology products and services, the company must remain aware of structural changes needed within the organization to maintain its leadership position. Critical Thinking Questions:

1. Discuss the organizational structure at Cisco Systems. (Lo 1.6 & 2.2) 200 words

2. What design changes were needed? (Lo 2.9) 200 words

3. How has Cisco’s structure continued to evolve? (Lo 1.6 & 2.2) 200 words

Consider the effects of inflation in an economy composed of only two people: Rajiv, a bean farmer, and Simone, a rice farmer. Rajiv and Simone both always consume equal amounts of rice and beans. In 2016 the price of beans was $5, and the price of rice was $3.

Suppose that in 2017 the price of beans was $10 and the price of rice was $6.

Inflation was ________%

.

Indicate whether Rajiv and Simone were better off, worse off, or unaffected by the changes in prices.

Now suppose that in 2017 the price of beans was $7.50 and the price of rice was $6.

In this case, inflation was __________%

.

Indicate whether Rajiv and Simone were better off, worse off, or unaffected by the changes in prices.

Now suppose that in 2017, the price of beans was $1.50 and the price of rice was $6.

In this case, inflation was ___________%

.

Indicate whether Rajiv and Simone were better off, worse off, or unaffected by the changes in prices.

What matters more to Rajiv and Simone?

The overall inflation rate OR The relative price of rice and beans

Consider the effects of inflation in an economy composed of only two people: Jake, a bean farmer, and Latasha, a rice farmer. Jake and Latasha both always consume equal amounts of rice and beans. In 2016 the price of beans was $5, and the price of rice was $3.

Suppose that in 2017 the price of beans was $10 and the price of rice was $6.

Inflation was ____________%.

Indicate whether Jake and Latasha were better off, worse off, or unaffected by the changes in prices.

Now suppose that in 2017 the price of beans was $7.50 and the price of rice was $6.

In this case, inflation was ___________%.

Indicate whether Jake and Latasha were better off, worse off, or unaffected by the changes in prices.

Now suppose that in 2017, the price of beans was $1.50 and the price of rice was $6.

In this case, inflation was_______%.

Indicate whether Jake and Latasha were better off, worse off, or unaffected by the changes in prices.

What matters more to Jake and Latasha?

a. The relative price of rice and beans

b. The overall inflation rate

The weak form of the efficient-market hypothesis asserts that

A. stock prices do not rapidly adjust to new information contained in past prices or past data.
B. future changes in stock prices cannot be predicted from past prices.
C. technicians cannot expect to outperform the market.
D. stock prices do not rapidly adjust to new information contained in past prices or past data, and
future changes in stock prices cannot be predicted from past prices.
E. future changes in stock prices cannot be predicted from past prices, and technicians cannot
expect to outperform the market.

Select the correct option and explain.

In an efficient market,
A. security prices react quickly to new information.
B. security prices are seldom far above or below their justified levels.
C. security analysis will not enable investors to realize superior returns consistently.
D. one cannot make money.
E. security prices react quickly to new information, security prices are seldom far above or below
their justified levels, and security analysis will not enable investors to realize superior returns
consistently.

Select the correct option and explain.

PC.52 At the start of the semester Custom Kicks personnel were struggling to quickly customize their shoe inserts to their customers' feet. This hurt sales as customers became frustrated during the customization process and would hesitate to refer friends.

During week three of running the business, it took an average employee about 25 minutes to customize one pair of inserts. Recognizing this challenge, management and key employees analyzed the customization process and made some time-saving changes. Two weeks later, after training all employees on the new process, an average employee could customize a pair of inserts in about 18 minutes.

In this case, what is the output that should be used for productivity calculations?

After making the time-saving changes mentioned above, how many pair of inserts could an average employee complete in one hour? (Display your answer to two decimal places.)

After making the time-saving changes mentioned above, by what percentage did Custom Kicks' productivity increase? (Write your answer as a percentage, and display your answer to two decimal places.)
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Case Study Charlie is a 3-year-old at a community preschool facility. The staff reported he tends to put everything in his mouth and is frequently found eating dirt. A home visit by a school staff member to discuss the problems with his parents revealed a generally clean environment in a very old home that was being renovated. Recently Charlie has been falling well behind in academic skills compared to other children in his class; his linear growth has slowed, and he is tired and irritable. His physician noted pallor and what look like “pencil lines” on the gums adjacent to the teeth. He ordered blood tests that revealed a low hemoglobin level and an elevated lead level. Discussion Questions Based on the patient history, the signs/symptoms, and lab test results, discuss the probable environmental factors responsible for Charlie’s ingestion of lead. (See: Heavy Metals—Lead) Discuss the other toxic effects of lead poisoning that Charlie may experience if the situation is not addressed. Discuss other possible sources in children’s environments that have been identified as containing lead.

Refer to the article “Control of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients With Diabetes and Hypertension at Urban Academic Medical Centers” (http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/25/4/718.long)

a) Construct a 4x2 contingency table that illustrates the relationship between the following two variables: Hospital at which the patient was seen, and whether or not the patient had LDL £ 100 mg/dl. Use the Hospital names as the row headings and whether or not the patient had LDL £ 100 mg/dl as the column headings. Include the overall total as well as row and column totals. Use your table to answer the questions in parts b – e. (Note: Be careful when filling in your table - not all patients have data for these variables. When answering the questions below, use totals from your table.)

b) What percentage of all patients had LDL > 100 mg/dl?

c) What percentage of the patients at VAMC Brooklyn had LDL > 100 mg/dl?

d) What percentage of the patients at VAMC Detroit had LDL > 100 mg/dl?

e) What percentage of the patients having LDL £ 100 were seen at SUNY Brooklyn?

You are a recent accounting graduate and have been employed in the Financial Reporting Unit of Myer Holdings Ltd, an ASX listed firm. Preparations are underway for the completion of the general purpose financial report for the year ended 29 July 2018 and you have been asked by the Chief Financial Officer to identify any major accounting issues which will need to be considered. Your attention is drawn to a media release by ASIC on 31 May 2018 (ASIC Media Release 17‐162) and this identifies areas of concern where attention will be directed in the ASIC surveillance program. Not surprisingly given a recent academic paper1 ‘impairment of assets’ receives specific mention.

Required:

You are required to prepare a report for the CFO considering whether impairment of assets is an issue requiring address for the firm.

The report should, with reference to AASB 136:

a) With reference to Myer outline what evidence is there that impairment testing of assets is necessary;

b) With reference to Myer outline the processes required to be addressed in determining any asset impairments that might be necessary

c) With reference to Myer outline the information needed in determining asset impairments

d) Evaluate the flexibility management has available in the determination of asset impairments.