A Patient in the Emergency Room Has a Glasgow Coma

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient in the emergency room has a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3,which means that the patient

• A) has probably experienced a mild concussion,but is awake and responsive.
• B) does not have any neurological damage.
• C) is in a coma and is completely unresponsive.
• D) is unconscious,but not in a coma.

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Definitions:

Coupon Rate

The annual interest rate paid by a bond as a percentage of its face value, typically expressed in annual terms.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or the stock value stated in the corporate charter, which can differ significantly from its market value.

On The Run

Recently issued bond, selling at or near par value.

Yield Curve

A graph showing the relationship between interest rates and the maturity of different bonds of similar credit quality, indicating the term structure of interest rates.