What Is the General Procedure for Obtaining a Total Score

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the general procedure for obtaining a total score on the RISB?

• A) score each item, then sum the item scores
• B) score only the 5 most unusual responses
• C) disregard the first 5 and last 5 items, but score all other items
• D) score only the 10 most typical responses

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Definitions:

Absorption

The process by which substances are taken up into or across tissues, such as the absorption of nutrients through the intestinal tract into the bloodstream.

Lipoproteins

Molecules made of fat and protein that transport lipids (fats) in the blood.

Cholesterol

A waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body, necessary for making hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help digest foods.

LDL

Low-Density Lipoprotein, often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, which can lead to plaque buildup in arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease.