Hail is most likely to be associated with: A. stratocumulus clouds B. cumulonimbus clouds C. cumulus clouds
An airplane with ice protection systems on its wings, tailpl…
An airplane with ice protection systems on its wings, tailplane, propeller, induction system, and pitot-tube: A. may or may not be certificated for flight in known icing conditions B. can be flown in known icing conditions regardless of certification C. is certificated for flight in known icing conditions
What is the expected duration of an individual microburst? A…
What is the expected duration of an individual microburst? A. two minutes with maximum winds lasting approximately 1 minute B. one microburst may continue for as long as 2 to 4 hours C. seldom longer than 15 minutes from the time the burst strikes the ground until dissipation
The amount of water vapor that air contains largely depends…
The amount of water vapor that air contains largely depends on: A. air temperature B. relative humidity C. stability of air
A common type of ground or surface based temperature inversi…
A common type of ground or surface based temperature inversion is that which is produced by: A. Warm air being lifted rapidly aloft in the vicinity of mountainous terrain B. The movement of colder air over warm air, or the movement of warm air under cold air. C. Ground radiation on clear, cool nights when the wind is light.
Differences in temperature that occur between the night and…
Differences in temperature that occur between the night and the day are: A. Terrestrial radiation B. Diurnal Variation C. Lapse Rate
To which meteorological condition does the term ‘dewpoint’ r…
To which meteorological condition does the term ‘dewpoint’ refer? A. The temperature at which condensation and evaporation are equal B. The temperature to which air must be cooled to become saturated. C. The temperature at which dew will always form.
The apical impulse is best visualized just medial to the 5th…
The apical impulse is best visualized just medial to the 5th left ICS at the MCL
Which of the following is TRUE regarding upper respiratory t…
Which of the following is TRUE regarding upper respiratory tract infections?
MM is a 14-month old being seen for fever, increased irritab…
MM is a 14-month old being seen for fever, increased irritability, and congestion. MM’s mother reports her daughter has had a cold for ~5 days with profuse nasal discharge. When MM was put down last night, she was her usual self. However, she awoke 6-8 times throughout the night and was not comforted by the combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen. This morning, the patient’s right eye was found to be red, itchy, with a thick purulent discharge. NKDA. T: 39.2˚C (102.6˚F); PMH: unremarkable. PE: clear nasal drainage; bilateral bulging and erythematous tympanic membranes, purulent conjunctivitis of the right eye. Which of the following is the best recommendation?