Chuck works for deepwater drilling corporation. while operating a deepwater drill, chuck suffers an injury. under state workers' compensation laws, chuck will be compensated only if

a. he does not have health insurance.
b. he is completely disabled.
c. his injury was accidental.
d. his injury was intentional.

Why do you think mental illness is associated with obesity?

A92-year-old man with a 45-year history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is intubated in the icu because of a bout of viral pneumonia that fails to improve after 72 hours of antibiotics. although the inspired fraction of oxygen is 100%, the patient's po2 remains at 57 mmhg. positive-end expiratory pressure (peep) is added to allow the inspired fraction of oxygen. twelve hours after the introduction of peep the patient suddenly become hypotensive. at the same time, his oxygen saturation drops from 92% to 61%. on physical examination, his bp is 80/50 mmhg and his pulse is 124/min. he has distended neck veins and distant heart sounds. which of the following would also most likely be seen on this patient's physical examination? - absence of breath sounds in the right hemithorax- high amplitude carotid artery upstroke- a pleural friction rub- pulsus alternans- splenomegaly

Which food preservation method can people use at home? a. fermentation b. irradiation c. pasteurization d. thermal processing