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The normal respiration rate for adults is: 

According to the USDA’s MyPlate icon, which food groups should make up at least half of a person’s plate? 

A good way to help new residents adjusts to life in the facility is: 

Which of the following is true of bladder retraining? 

Which of the following statements is true of Alzheimer’s disease (AD)? 

In which position is a resident if he is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a pillow? 

Which method of taking temperature is considered to be the most accurate? 

In a well-formed paragraph (a) describe some of the principal tenets of Manichaeism and (b) specifically indicate one difference between Christian beliefs and the beliefs of Manichaeism.

Short Response. Respond briefly to each question below with 3-4 sentences. (3pts each x 2 = 6pts)  What types of projects have been completed as part of the BRI? Mention AT LEAST TWO. Name ONE positive impact of Chinese investment in countries participating in BRI along with ONE criticism / negative impact. What distinguishes a “developed” nation from a “developing” nation? Mention TWO characteristics. 

Part II. Expansión. Choose FOUR of the following questions to respond to with 5-7 sentences. Be sure to number your responses. (5pts each x 4 = 20pts)  What is MERCOSUR? Which countries are full members? What is ONE of its objectives or benefits? What are TWO challenges that it has faced / faces? What have been TWO specific barriers to regionalization / globalization LatAm? What are TWO suggestions for facilitating regionalization in LatAm? Define / describe neoliberalism in more detail than provided in the vocabulary section of the exam. Additionally, describe TWO pros and TWO cons of neoliberalism. What has been AT LEAST ONE impediment to the success of neoliberalism in LatAm?  How did the evolution of the U.S. economy compare to that of Latin American countries? What economic, social or political consequences of this process have there been? Mention AT LEAST TWO.  What are the main issues present in LATAM’s society, politics and economy that grew out of colonialism? Mention THREE. What specific impact have they had? Mention AT LEAST TWO.   What potential consequences are there for the U.S. if Chinese economic, cultural and political influence continue to grow? Mention TWO. What steps should the U.S. take to combat / slow its economic displacement in the region? Mention TWO. Describe ONE specific instance of U.S. intervention in LatAm and its impact. In your opinion, what are the most probable motivations for this U.S. intervention in Latin America? Explain briefly.