Bloodhounds can have a sense of smell that is either average or excellent. They also differ in activity level; they are either enthusiastic tracking dogs, or lazy couch-sitters. There are two genes involved: one controlling activity level and one controlling smell. A male from a true-breeding line of enthusiastic hounds with an excellent sense of smell was crossed to a female from a true breeding line of lazy hounds with an average sense of smell. Their F1 progeny all had an excellent sense of smell, but were really lazy. (use capital and lowercase letters to indicate dominance). Copy the below template, and paste it into your answer.

A. What are the genotypes of the P generation? Male parent ______ Female parent______________

B. What is/are the genotypes of the F1 generation?

C. What are the genotypes of gametes that the F1 generation dogs would make if the genes assorted independently?

D. If an F1 individual mates with another F1 individual, what fraction of their offspring (F2 generation) would be expected to be lazy and have an excellent sense of smell? Assume that the genes assort independently

4.  In chapter 3 we learned about “willingness to pay” which is defined as the maximum amount that a person will pay for something. This chart shows Larry’s willingness to pay for used video games for his gaming system.

a. Calculate Larry’s marginal utility from video games.Show work.

b. On a graph, draw Larry’s individual demand curve for video games.

c. Show Larry’s consumer surplus on your graph if the price of one video game is $3.

5.  This chart shows Cheryl’s willingness to pay for a pair of sandals.

a. Calculate Cheryl’s marginal utility from sandals.Show work.

b. On a graph, draw Cheryl’s individual demand curve for sandals.

c. Show Cheryl’s consumer surplus on your graph if the price of one pair of sandals is $17

1. Webber Technologies is an emerging manufacturer of 3.5 inch diagonal touch screens for mobile communication devices/media players. 2011 industry sales were reported at 17.21 million units. This number represents an 19.2 % increase over 2010 industry sales. Webber Technologies had a 2010 market share of 5.8 %, compared with a 2011 market share of 4.2%. What was the change in unit sales for Webber Technologies, from 2010 to 2011, attributable to the change in industry sales? Report your answer in individual units

2. Webber Technologies is an emerging manufacturer of 3.5 inch diagonal touch screens for mobile communication devices/media players. 2011 industry sales were reported at 17.63 million units. This number represents an 18.5% increase over 2010 industry sales. Webber Technologies had a 2010 market share of 5.8 %, compared with a 2011 market share of 4.1 %. What was change in unit sales for Webber Technologies, from 2010 to 2011, attributable to its change in market share? Report your answer in individual units.

Please Show Calculations:

1. The table below provides the grade categories along with the number of students obtaining a particular grade in the last five years in a difficult English course at a Caribbean University.

Based on the data, what is the probability that a currently enrolled randomly selected student will obtain an A?

a. 0

b. 0.16

c. 0.09

2. The random variable X denotes the number of times students at a certain university visit their Facebook page in a day. The table below gives the probability distribution of X

If a student from the university is randomly selected, what is the probability that he or she visits Facebook more than 3 times a day?

a. 0.361

b. 0.25

c. 0.639

3. The random variable X represents the number of 500ml bottles of water drank by a sample of men in a particular day while Y represents the same information for women. The probability distributions of X and Y are given below.

Based on the data, which of the following is true?

a. The average man drinks about 1,375ml of water a day

b. Men generally drink more water than women.

c. The average woman drinks about 105ml more water per day than the average man.

4. The table below provides the grade categories along with the number of students obtaining a particular grade in the last five years in a difficult English course at a Caribbean University.

Based on the data, what is the probability that a currently enrolled randomly selected student will obtain a C or a D?

a. 0.29

b. 0.37

c. 0.66

5. Which of the following is a discrete random quantitative variable

a. X = the number of books in the bag of your best friend

b. X = the number of phones owned by a randomly selected taxi driver

c. X = the amount of money in the wallet of a randomly selected USC student

This case is a model case, told from the perspective of a staff nurse that illustrates clinical leadership by a staff nurse.

We had a very long-term patient in our medical/surgical ICU who was with us from early October until January 1 when he died. He had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and a very aggressive, untreatable cancer, but he and his family were not willing to accept his diagnosis, thus kept him as a full code. His mind was intact until the last few days when he developed renal failure.

His wife was very difficult, constantly criticizing our care, constantly “checking him over,” looking for a sheet crease or something to pin his deterioration on. She was so difficult that most nurses gave up trying to even talk to her.

I spoke with my manager, who challenged me to understand her and to have her understand us and his prognosis. I remember telling my manager that I didn't need any more challenges, but I ended up taking it on! I spoke with all his doctors (even those who had “checked off” the case to understand their position[s]), used the social services and case management teams of nurses/social workers. I finally spoke with him alone to see what his end of life decision(s) were and then I spoke with her alone. He and she both wanted to maintain the Full Code status, so then we discussed his probable course. It took many conferences with her but she came to trust me and eventually called me “his favorite nurse.” It taught me that patience is crucial and that was nothing I thought I had in my arsenal!

His room had a small window, but he hadn't been outside in many months other than his transfer from the ambulance from his rehab center to our hospital in October. The respiratory therapist and I decided to take him outside for some sun. We cleared it with the doctors, the charge nurse, and finally with the patient. He was terrified, and I explained we'd bag him while he was outside and then he could see the life outside. He agreed. It was a major undertaking, but he smiled in the slightly overcast day. We bundled him in warm blankets, and he was out there for about 15 minutes, with the wind blowing his hair, and he beamed. His wife was thrilled and asked if we could do it again, so we repeated the adventure the following day with her. That day was sunny, so we stayed out longer. We had four to five trips outside over the next 2 weeks.

His deterioration was substantial after Christmas; his code status was changed to No Code and she asked for a priest to come to give him a final blessing. Eventually, she agreed, on January 1, to take him outside, off the ventilator and allow him to go in peace in the sun where he had enjoyed some last pleasant days. It was a rainy day, but the sun came out for an hour and a half. He breathed for 45 minutes and had his family (real family and hospital family of RNs and “his” respiratory therapist, who had been with me on our first venture outside) around him when he finally passed away. It was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life and one I've learned a lot from!

Case Analysis

This RN showed her leadership in the following ways: She was a visible role model who demonstrated clinical competence and knowledge. She was an effective communicator, engaging other members of the interprofessional team, the patient, and the patient’s family in making decisions about his care. Her care for the patient illustrated her professional values and use of ethical principles, particularly related to patient autonomy and dignity. Her actions illustrate how she functioned as a care coordinator and empowered, motivated, and opened others to new possibilities in caring for a difficult patient. In writing about this experience, she used reflection. This case also illustrates how a nurse manager can empower a staff nurse to become a clinical leader.

How does this case study fit the definition of leadership as a concept presented in your text?

Was the staff nurse acting as a formal or an informal leader?

Sunshine Company is a calendar year accrual-basis taxpayer and is in its first year of operations. Sunshine Company had the following income, expense, and loss items for the current year:

Furthermore, Sunshine’s liabilities (all recourse) increased from $0 on 1/1 to $300,000 on 12/31 of the current year.

Note: Take into consideration how Capital losses are treated for C corporations. Notice how Interest from municipal bonds affect or not your taxable income.

Special deductions may be necessary for dividends.

1. Assume that Sunshine Company is a c corporation. Alvin contributed $60,000 to purchase 60% of the stock while his wife’s best friend, Ann, contributed $40,000 to purchase the remaining 40% of the stock when the corporation was formed this year. Alvin received a $2,400 per month salary ($28,800 in total). Ann doesn’t work for the company so she received no salary. The company distributed some profits at the end of the year by paying out a $55,000 dividend.
   1. Calculate Sunshine Corporation’s taxable income and income tax liability to be reported on Form 1120.
   2. What amount and type of income must Alvin report on his individual Form 1040 tax return?
   3. What amount of Alvin’s income will be subject to self-employment tax?
   4. What is Alvin’s basis in his Sunshine stock at the end of this year?

Note that you do not need to complete Form 1120, but this form and related schedules will be a useful guide in completing this portion of the assignment.

IMPORTANT - All information is provided, form 1120 is a tool that might help you solve the problem. The related schedules that are linked to form 1120 are useful as well, but not entirely necessary to solve the exercise. Form 1120 can be found on IRS official site.

Plot the differences in unemployment rate of the US and Canada. What can explain(s) the differences in unemployment rate of the US and Canada?

In your well-informed opinion, should the US pursue a free trade approach, or should the US regulate trade? Why?

Explain Homeostasis as it applies to the Nervous System and how it acts to protects us and keeps us safe especially the Reflex Arc.

Why have we not seen a US-based terrorist organization established with the goal to see the US end its’ war?