The Owner of a Fish Market Determined That the Average

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The owner of a fish market determined that the average weight for a catfish is 3.6 pounds with a standard deviation of 0.8 pound. Assume the weights of catfish are normally distributed.
What is the probability that a randomly selected catfish will weigh more than 4.8 pounds?
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What is the probability that a randomly selected catfish will weigh between 3 and 5 pounds?
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A randomly selected catfish will weigh more than x pounds to be one of the top 5% in weight. What is the value of x?
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A randomly selected catfish will weigh less than x pounds to be one of the bottom 20% in weight. What is the value of x?
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Above what weight (in pounds) do 87.70% of the weights occur?
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What is the probability that a randomly selected catfish will weigh less than 3.2 pounds?
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Below what weight (in pounds) do 83.4% of the weights occur?
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Recognize the impact of patients' social histories on pain management strategies.

Appreciate the significance of obtaining a patient's medical history and recent drug use in pain management.

Make informed decisions about medication orders and the importance of verifying dosages and frequencies.

Understand the unique considerations in pain management for infants and young children.

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Definitions:

A-Beta Fibers

Large sensory fibers involved in rapidly transmitting sensation and possibly in inhibiting the transmission of pain.

Myelinated

Refers to nerve fibers that are covered in a protective, fatty sheath called myelin, which facilitates faster electrical impulse transmission.

Morphine

A powerful opiate analgesic drug derived from the opium poppy used to relieve severe pain.

Opiates

A group of drugs derived from the opium poppy, used medicinally for pain relief but having a high potential for dependence and abuse.