From what internal female organ is the fetus expelled during delivery? A) VaginaB) UterusC) CervixD) Perineum

Common interventions used to stimulate spontaneous respirations in the newborn include all of the following, except: A) suctioning of the upper airway.B) thorough drying with a towel.C) positive-pressure ventilations. D) some form of tactile stimulation.

After a baby is born, it is important to:A) ensure that it is thoroughly dried and warmed.B) position it so that its head is higher than its body.C) cool the infant to stimulate effective breathing.D) immediately clamp and cut the umbilical cord.

A pregnant trauma patient might lose a significant amount of blood before showing signs of shock because:A) pregnant patients can dramatically increase their heart rate. B) pregnancy causes vasodilation and a lower blood pressure.C) pregnant patients have an overall increase in blood volume.D) blood is shunted to the uterus and fetus during major trauma.

Fetal complications associated with drug- or alcohol-addicted mothers include all of the following, except: A) low birth weight.B) profound tachycardia.C) premature delivery.D) respiratory depression.

Spina bifida is a developmental defect in which:A) an excessive amount of cerebrospinal fluid damages the spinal cord. B) nerve fibers that arise from the spinal cord do not function properly.C) the spinal column is severely deformed, resulting in permanent paralysis. D) a portion of the spinal cord or meninges protrudes outside of the vertebrae. 

Dylan is a manager at a leading consumer electronics company. In his role, he must frequently interact with industry partners and customers. One day, Dylan met with a customer of one of his company’s custom products. The custom product was a special chip for an electronic appliance that was currently in its final stages of review before market release. During the meeting, the customer wanted to know the method of making the chip, a process which was not specified in the given datasheet. The client claimed this information was needed to ensure that the chip would function properly when it was integrated with electronic appliances. At first, Dylan was uncertain. He wanted to give his customer more details if it was for the benefit of his client’s final product, but, at the same time, was concerned because the requested information was protected under his company’s non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Dylan decided to discuss the matter with his supervisor; however, Dylan’s manager was overseeing many projects and, knowing that Dylan was capable and experienced, entrusted him to take care of the situation. When he returned to work the next day, Dylan received an email from his customer. The message stated that, if the chip’s manufacturing methodology was not disclosed, the customer would cease further investments in the product. Shocked, Dylan believed that if the customer could not abide by the NDA, he should tell the contract should be broken off. However, doing so would mean losing a significant amount of profit they had intended on garnering from selling the chip. On the other hand, sharing confidential information with his customer could cause negative repercussions, especially if his company were to discover the legal breach. Although it is highly unlikely that the extra chip information would be used by Dylan’s client for malicious purposes, its disclosure could potentially affect his company’s reputation, lead to mistrust in the company and compromise Dylan’s position. What should Dylan do? Frame your answer within the appropriate context (global, economic, environmental, and/or social).

Deyvon is a shift supervisor for production.  His company is under new leadership.  The newly hired Vice President of Operations, Ms. Turnberry, has announced an initiative to save money by increasing the span of control on the production floor.  What does the Ms. Turnberry mean?  Why does she expect that this will save money?  What impact will this have on Deyvon’s job?  

PART 2: Analyzing Your Own Writing Take a piece of writing from one of your writing-intensive courses and complete the following steps: Find a sentence with passive voice and highlight it in your document. Explain: Is passive voice appropriate in this sentence? Why or why not? Revise: Rewrite the sentence in active voice while maintaining clarity. Find a sentence with active voice and highlight it in your document. Explain: Why was active voice used in this sentence? How does it improve clarity or impact? Attach a copy of your document with the sentences highlighted. Write your explanations and revised sentences in the textbox below: 

Choose ONE question to answer. Your answer should demonstrate critical engagement with the material, textual evidence, and clear, organized writing. Analyze: Compare the themes of interconnectedness and collaboration in the Native American creation stories (“How the World Was Made” and “Creation Story”). How do these themes reflect the respective tribes’ cultural values and environmental realities? Use textual evidence to support your analysis. Evaluate: In the trickster stories (“Trickster’s Warpath” or “Trickster Eats a Laxative Bulb”), the trickster often serves as a dual figure—both creator and destroyer. Evaluate how these stories use humor and subversion to reinforce social boundaries or challenge them. Do you find this approach effective in conveying moral or cultural lessons? Why or why not? Synthesize: Based on the Native American first-contact narratives (“The Arrival of the Whites” and “The Coming of the Whiteman Revealed”), synthesize how these stories reveal Native perspectives on European arrival. How do these accounts challenge traditional Eurocentric narratives of first contact? Reflect: Native American creation and trickster tales often depict a close relationship between humans and animals. Contrast these perspectives with the hierarchical human-animal relationships described in European exploration accounts. How do these differences reflect broader cultural worldviews, and what can they teach us about the significance of land and community? Apply: Reflecting on Paula Gunn Allen’s assertion in The Sacred Hoop that “the land is part of our being,” apply this concept to one Native American creation story. How does this perspective shift your understanding of modern debates around land and environmental stewardship?