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Elección múltiple: Argentina y Uruguay. In Chapter 11, you learned a little bit about Argentinian and Uruguayan culture in Club cultura and Panoramas. Can you recall some of the main points? First, read each statement below. Then, select the missing word or phrase from the dropdown menu. If the answer is not provided, select ninguna de las respuestas (none of the answers). (1 pt. each; 7 pts. total)

Indicativo, subjuntivo o infinitivo: Hora de almorzar en la oficina. Various employees are having lunch together at the office. A few bits of their conversation have been documented below. First, read the comments they have made to each other. Then, decide whether the verb in parentheses should be in the infinitive, indicative, or subjunctive. Finally, type the correct form of the verb in the space provided. (1 pt. for infinitives; 2 pts. for conjugated forms (-1 for incorrect subject verb agreement; -1 incorrect grammatical mood (mood = subjunctive/indicative); 14 pts. total) MODELO: Necesitas hacer fotocopias de tus proyectos a fin de que la gerente recuerde (recordar) todo lo que haces para la compañía. Los recién graduados no van a solicitar un puesto sin [1] (pensar) en los beneficios del trabajo.  La mayoría de gente quiere conseguir un puesto que [2] (pagar) bien.  Normalmente, los aspirantes quieren conocer al jefe prospectivo tan pronto como [3] (hacer) la entrevista. Dile al director que necesitamos un analista de sistemas que [4] (ser) formidable. Se necesita formación práctica en reparación para [5] (ser) mecánico.  El director les manda a los empleados que vayan a la formación para que ellos [6] (conseguir) un aumento. Vamos a dejar de usar el metro tan pronto como el taller (auto repair shop) nos [7] (reparar) el coche.  ¿No piensas retirarte hasta que [8] (cumplir – to turn) 85 años? ¡Increíble! ¡Guau! ¡No me lo puedo creer! 

El empleo: ¿Cómo se dice? Jorge is teaching a course called the World of Work in which his students learn about different professional careers. He’s written a quiz for his class to see if they understand the professions that he has taught them. First, review each description below. Then, write the correct occupation that he has described. Make sure to include a definite article (i.e., el/la/los/las). (1½ pts. each: 1 pt. for appropriate word, ½ pt. for correct article; 9 pts. total) MODELO: La persona que es tu supervisora también es el jefe. La persona que trabaja en los hospitales y tribunales (courts) para ayudar a la gente que no habla bien el español. [1] La persona que prepara las comidas en los restaurantes. [2]  Es la persona que trabaja para una empresa que construye edificios, pero no tiene formación universitaria. [3].  Cuando el agua gotea (drips) en el baño o en la cocina, tienes que llamar a este experto.  [4]  Es la persona que busca un empleo nuevo y que rellena la solicitud de empleo. [5] Este experto ayuda a las personas con su salud mental y con problemas emocionales. [6]  Check your work. Did you use the correct article? (definite article (i.e., el/la/los/las))

Spontaneous breath modes include all of the following except:

Which of the following define successful application of noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NPPV)? I. overall improvement of patient’s blood gas (full/partially compensated) II. normal blood gas (no disturbance) III. PaO2 increased IV. PaCO2 decreased

Which of the following is likely to occur when decreasing the expiratory positive airway pressure (EPAP) in the patient being ventilated using noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation?

A patient suffering from postoperative complications has been receiving mechanical ventilation for 6 days with a volume ventilator. A heat-moisture exchanger (HME) is providing control over humidification and airway temperature. Over the past 24 hours, the patient’s secretions have decreased in quantity but are thicker and more purulent. Which of the following actions would you suggest at this time?

Compared to using pressure as the trigger variable, what is the major advantage of flow-triggering?

Identify three forms executive actions can take (hint: from the video in your weekly content folder on the president).  Explain how executive orders differ from laws.

Describe the process of confirming federal judges and justices of the Supreme Court. Describe the background of Supreme Court justices (education, experience, and ideology).