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True or False: All protostomes are triploblastic _____ 

The central ray angulation for an AP axial projection of the sacrum is:

Which of the following projections should be performed with suspended respiration?

An abnormally increased convexity in the thoracic curvature is known as:

A patient is positioned for the Swimmer’s technique and the patient is unable to depress the shoulder furthest away from the IR.  How should the CR be directed in this circumstance?

Which of the following are demonstrated on the PA oblique projection of the lumbar spine?

Which of the following accurately describes HNP?

Consider the following strikes that came about amongst retail workers: Costco Workers Strike: In January 2025, Costco workers represented by the Teamsters union authorized a strike across five states. The strike was driven by demands for a contract that reflects Costco’s record-breaking profits, including fair wage increases, improved retirement benefits, and better working conditions Kroger Workers Strike: In February 2025, over 10,000 Kroger workers in Colorado went on strike, citing unfair labor practices and demanding better wages and benefits Starbucks Employees Strike: In 2024, Starbucks employees organized strikes to protest against inadequate pay and poor working conditions. These strikes were part of a broader movement to unionize Starbucks locations across the United States After having completed a majority of this course, provide a personal response to ONE of the following options: A) assess the economic implications of the strikes on both the workers and the companies involved. This includes evaluating: Wage and Benefit Demands: Comparing the workers’ demands for wage increases and improved benefits against the companies’ financial performance and profitability. Cost of Strikes: Estimating the financial losses incurred by the companies due to the strikes, including lost sales, disrupted operations, and potential long-term impacts on customer loyalty. Economic Benefits for Workers: Considering how successful strikes might improve workers’ economic conditions, such as higher wages, better benefits, and job security. B) explore the social and ethical dimensions of the strikes, focusing on: Worker Rights and Fairness: Evaluating whether the workers’ demands are justified based on their working conditions, pay, and treatment by the employers. Corporate Responsibility: Assessing the companies’ responses to the strikes and their overall commitment to fair labor practices and social responsibility. Public Perception and Support: Analyzing how the strikes are perceived by the public and the media, and how this perception influences the outcomes of the strikes and the broader labor movement. This question is worth 20 points.

In Chp 10, we reviewed unions in the gig economy.  Research an example of gig workers and compare the value of their cases in attempting to unionize.  Describe whether your personal values have you agree/disagree with their efforts. This question is worth 10 points.

This semester, you have practiced handling and negotiating workplace situations and labor agreements.  Identify your key takeaways from these experiences and areas that you feel you might improve. This question is worth 10 points.