You are asked to evaluate employees’ exposures to methyl n-amyl ketone during a painting operation. After careful consideration, you choose NIOSH Method 2553 for the sampling. You can access the method by clicking the link below:National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. (2003). Ketones II: Method 2553. In P. M. Eiler & M. E. Cassinelli (Eds.), NIOSH manual of analytical methods (4th ed.). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-154/pdfs/2553.pdfYour pre-sampling and post-sampling pump calibrations using a primary standard are both 0.05 L/min. You collect personal samples on two employees working in the operation. The samples are collected for 430 minutes (Sample 1) and 440 minutes (Sample 2).

1. Calculate the sample volumes for each of the samples.

The laboratory reports that the front section of Sample 1 contains 5,000 µg of methyl n-amyl ketone and the back section contains 200 µg of methyl n-amyl ketone. The front section of Sample 2 contains 4,000 µg of methyl n-amyl ketone and the back section contains 50 µg of methyl n-amyl ketone. Neither the front nor back sections of the field blank you supplied contain any detectable levels of methyl n-amyl ketone.

1. Calculate the concentrations of the two personal samples in µg/L and mg/m³.
2. Convert the result to ppm (MW for methyl n-amyl ketone = 114.2). Note: Use the ideal gas constant of 24.45.
3. Show all the steps for your calculations.

You then reference OSHA’s Table Z-1 and find that the 8-hour TWA PEL for methyl n-amyl ketone is 100 ppm

1. Discuss how the results of the two personal samples you collected compare to the OSHA PEL, and describe the sampling method you implemented.

You also look up the ACGIH TLV for methyl n-amyl ketone and find that the TLV is 50 ppm as an 8-hour TWA exposure.

1. Discuss how the results for the two personal samples compare to the ACGIH TLV.
2. Discuss whether you would recommend comparing the results of your sampling to the OSHA PEL or the ACGIH TLV. Include your rationale for the choice, and explain how you would rationalize your choice to your employer.

The case study should be a minimum of three pages in length, and you should cite the NIOSH document using APA style.    

Discussion Assignment 2: 12 pts +2 points for posting comment on at least another cohort’s posting (very brief and combining all three Qs answer together). Also provide proper source of data, citations and references whenever relevant in all of your answers to secure maximum possible credit 

Q1.  Select 2 developing countries from the same continent (preferably your home country plus another one of your choice) and estimate the following data for 2 different decades for 1990-2000 and 2001 -2010. Note, you may have already selected the countries from your warm up assignment that you may select. 

GDP growth rate (average) for 2- the two time span)

Population Growth rate (average) for the two same period)

GDP per capita growth rate (average) for the same time period

Briefly explain the GDP per capita comparison between the two countries selected. In your comparison, critically indicate if population growth rate cause a slow or fast economic growth rate per capita.  Also explain if the comparison between population growth rate and GDP per capital the  does indicate any correlation or connection. Why or why not?                                                                               5 pts

Source of Data: IMF or Worldbank.

You may download data base (either entire or country group) from this url:

http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/weo/2015/01/weodata/download.aspx

Q2. For the same two countries, collect the most recent data on HDI and GINI Coefficients and critically analyze if you see any connections between them in terms of economic  development.           2.5 pts

3. Do you think that the industrial capitalism in colonial era was a primary cause for slow pace of economic development of developing nations after their independence? How does your take relate to the dependency path of economic development in post-colonial period of industrial capitalism? Give an example of your country case study.                                                                                                                        2.5 pts

Select a financial institution, high-tech manufacturer, or a hospital that has no fewer than 500 employees and provide guidance regarding the risks faced by the organization. Consider the organization that you select and name, as well as the industry in your response. Your guidance is directed to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) as a result of the concern during a period where the Chief Security Officer (CSO) is not available. You need to fill in for the CIO.

Review key external influences on risk and then outline the most  important influences from within the organization. Start by selecting any appropriate laws, standards, frameworks, and theories that should underscore your guidance. Use the foundation to establish a strong framework allowing you to provide a convincing and logical response,  leading to the acceptance of your guidance. Your response should be persuasive and supported by both scholarly sources and especially any relevant legislation, standards, frameworks, and theories. Despite the formal foundation, including a strong focus on practical issues and values that can be used to motivate resources for the proposed mitigation later in the course. Note that the focus this week is on risk and guidance.

References:  Support your assignment with no fewer than 12 scholarly sources published within the last five years from peer-reviewed academic journals and Internet sources. 

Length: 7 pages not to include the cover page and reference

Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect graduate-level writing and APA standards. Be sure to adhere to the university’s Academic Integrity Policy.

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5 REFERENCE NOT MORE THAN 5 YEARS/APA 7 WRITING STYLE/FORMAT 

 A woman went to the emergency room for severe abdominal cramping. She was diagnosed with diverticulitis; however, as a precaution, the doctor ordered a CT scan. The CT scan revealed a growth on the pancreas, which turned out to be pancreatic cancer—the real cause of the cramping.

Because of a high potential for misdiagnosis, determining the precise cause of abdominal pain can be time consuming and challenging. By analyzing case studies of abnormal abdominal findings, nurses can prepare themselves to better diagnose conditions in the abdomen.

In this Lab Assignment, you will analyze an Episodic note case study that describes abnormal findings in patients seen in a clinical setting. You will consider what history should be collected from the patients as well as which physical exams and diagnostic tests should be conducted. You will also formulate a differential diagnosis with several possible conditions.

To Prepare

Review the Episodic note case study your instructor provides you for this week’s Assignment. Please see the “Course Announcements” section of the classroom for your Episodic note case study.

• With regard to the Episodic note case study provided:
  • Review this week’s Learning Resources, and consider the insights they provide about the case study.
  • Consider what history would be necessary to collect from the patient in the case study.
  • Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. How would the results be used to make a diagnosis?
  • Identify at least five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient.

The Assignment

1. Analyze the subjective portion of the note. List additional information that should be included in the documentation.
2. Analyze the objective portion of the note. List additional information that should be included in the documentation.
3. Is the assessment supported by the subjective and objective information? Why or why not?
4. What diagnostic tests would be appropriate for this case, and how would the results be used to make a diagnosis?
5. Would you reject/accept the current diagnosis? Why or why not? Identify three possible conditions that may be considered as a differential diagnosis for this patient. Explain your reasoning using at least three different references from current evidence-based literature.

Instructions

Cookie Creations (Chapter 18)

This assignment is a continuation of the Cookie Creations case study.

For this assignment, you will apply what you have learned from Chapter 18 as an introduction to the financial analysis. This assignment will allow you to practice what you have learned so far.

Natalie and Curtis have comparative balance sheets and income statements for Cookie & Coffee Creations, Inc. They have been told that they can use these financial statements to prepare horizontal and vertical analyses, to calculate financial ratios, to analyze how their business is doing, and to make some decisions they have been considering. Below, you are provided with the balance sheet and income statement of Cookie & Coffee Creations Inc. for its first year of operations; the year ended October 31, 2021. Review the calculations below, and then review the additional case information to calculate the ratios.

Review the additional case information below.

Natalie and Curtis are thinking about borrowing an additional $20,000 to buy more equipment. The loan would be repaid over a 4-year period. The terms of the loan provide for equal semi-annual installment payments of $2,500 on May 1 and November 1 of each year, plus interest of 5% on the outstanding balance. Dividends on preferred stock were $1,400. Since this is the first year of operations and the beginning balances are zero, use the ending balance as the average balance where appropriate.

Complete the tasks listed below.

1. Calculate the following ratios:
   1. current ratio,
   2. accounts receivable turnover,
   3. inventory turnover,
   4. debt to assets ratio,
   5. times interest earned,
   6. gross profit rate,
   7. profit margin,
   8. asset turnover,
   9. return on assets, and
   10. return on common stockholders’ equity.
2. Comment on your findings from item “a.”
3. Based on your analysis in items “a” and “b”, do you think a bank would lend Cookie & Coffee Creations Inc. $20,000 to buy the additional equipment? Explain your reasoning.
4. What alternatives could Cookie & Coffee Creations Inc. consider instead of bank financing?

Complete your calculations for item “a” in either an Excel spreadsheet or a Word document. If you complete item “a” in an Excel spreadsheet, complete items “b–d” in a Word document, and submit the Excel spreadsheet and the Word document in Blackboard. If you complete items “a–d” in a Word document, submit your calculations to item “a” and your responses for items “b–d” in a single Word document in Blackboard. Your total submission should be a minimum of two pages in length, including your calculations. Include at least two references. Adhere to APA Style when creating citations and references for this assignment.