____________________ Refers to the Ability to Understand Health Information and Use

question 57

Short Answer

____________________ refers to the ability to understand health information and use it to make good decisions about health and medical care.

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Definitions:

Expansion Valve

A component in the air conditioning system that controls the amount of refrigerant flowing into the evaporator, thus regulating cooling.

Operating Temperature

The range of temperature within which a mechanical or electronic device is designed to function optimally.

Heater Performance

The effectiveness with which a heater warms a designated space.

Atmospheric Pressure

The weight of the air that surrounds the earth. At sea level, this weight exerts 14.7 pounds of pressure per square inch of surface area.