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The number of prisons has greatly decreased in the last several decades.

Inmates do not have the same civil rights as other members of society.

A 2m long stick is placed horizontally so it is balanced perfectly at a point in the middle. A 1.6kg mass is placed at the far left end of the stick. Where on the right side of the stick must a 4.1kg mass be placed so the entire system is in equilibrium? Be sure to specify if your position is measured from the center of the stick or from the end. Which of the masses produces a positive torque and which produces a negative torque? Explain your answer.

A block of wood has these dimensions: length = 0.45m, width = 0.25m, height = 0.15m. It has a density of 850kg/m^3. The block is floating in a tub of water. What is the mass of the block of wood? How much extra mass would have to placed on top of the block so that the top surface of the block is even with the surface of the water?

Consider the following equation:             N2O4(g) ⇌ 2 NO2(g)    Kc = 5.8 × 10−3  If the initial concentration of N2O4(g) = 0.040 M and the initial concentration of NO2(g) is 0 M, what is the equilibrium concentration of N2O4(g)?

What can be said about the acidity of the following two salts?  HClO: Ka =3.5 x 10−8      H3PO4: Ka1 = 7.5 x 10−3, Ka2 = 6.2 x 10−8, Ka3 = 4.8 x 10−13 1. NH4ClO is [1] 2. KH2PO4 is [2]

What would be an appropriate home treatment plan for a cystic fibrosis patient?   I. Nasotracheal suctioning II. HFCWO vest III. Vibratory PEP IV. Dornase alpha (Pulmozyme)

A patient has the following EKG arrhythmia: The patient is pulseless and was shocked with 360 joules. What medications can be given to this patient?   I. Amiodarone (Cordarone) II. Epinephrine (Levophed) III. Furosemide (Lasix) IV. Propanolol (Inderal)

A 2 y/o child has been diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus vial nasal aspirate. What should be recommended at this time?

An asthmatic patient needs to be intubated quickly, what paralytic can be given at this time?