A Tontine Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

A tontine is:

• A) a form of endowment insurance
• B) used frequently to provide retirement income
• C) a life insurance contract paying a death claim on the second person to die
• D) one reason for the divisible surplus provision

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Definitions:

Parenteral Nutrition

Feeding a person intravenously, bypassing the usual process of eating and digestion.

Intravenous Crystalloids

Solutions containing water and electrolytes administered into a vein to replace lost fluids and maintain fluid balance.

Bowel Sounds

The noises made by the movement of the intestines as they push food through, often checked by health care professionals to assess gut activity.

Colloid Osmotic Pressure

The pressure exerted by plasma proteins on the capillary walls, which helps maintain the balance of fluid between the circulatory system and tissues.