Vital Signs The measurements of assessments that are included in the vital signs 1. temperature 2. pulse 3. respiration 4. blood pressure 5. pain Differences between core and surface temperature: 1. core – temperature of the deep tissue of the body 2. surface – temperature of the skin Classifications of fevers: 1. constant – remain elevated consistently and fluctuates very little 2. intermittent – rise and fall – sometimes goes back to normal temperature 3. remittent – similar
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Sign Language 1 [The speaker begins by using Signed English to express the words‚ “You are my friend.”] Do you know what I just told you? The message I communicated probably escaped most of you. Communication through hand motions is something we do all the time without even thinking about it. For most of us‚ it’s a supplement to spoken language. But for many deaf and hearing-impaired people‚ sign language isn’t just a supplement‚ it’s a primary mode of communication. 2 I’m not an expert in
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A Fatal Accident A Fatal accident is something horrible that can happen with somebody and the worst part is when it happens; person sees a glance of death and that time he realizes his mistakes as well. A fatal accident could pace a positive effect on person’s life if he learns a lesson from it. Monday Night‚ it was a night after my brother’s valima and we all were very happy. We planned to take the newly wedded bride out for dinner. So we all cousins along with my siblings were on our way to a
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{draw:frame} In this paper you will understand how in the different sport you can have different injury’s relating to the different sports. Like in basketball you will see more knee and ankle injuries. I will show how doing different things wrong will cause you to get hurt. You have different types of injuries for the different sports. I feel you can take the right measures to make sure you have a safe sport career by taking the right steps to keeping yourself safe. This is some of the things you
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The fast paced world of Emergency room nursing is exciting‚ rewarding‚ and hard work. Emergency room nurses are responsible for treating patients who are experiencing illness‚ injury or trauma. Being a nurse means being able to think on your feet to solve a problem and execute a treatment plan. E.R nurses must have many different characteristics to be able to work in the emergency room. One characteristic is being able to handle a fast paced‚ constant change environment. Being in the E.R‚ things
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INTRODUCTION Finding out that you have a terminal illness can be emotionally and physically very painful. People respond differently when they are newly diagnosed with a condition that has a poor prognosis. The general reaction of the patient involved is one of shock or disbelief however the experience is unique for each person and their family or loved ones. This essay will discuss the varying responses a patient undergoes once newly diagnosed with a condition that has a poor prognosis.
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Needlestick Injuries What are needlestick injuries? Needlestick injuries are wounds caused by needles that accidentally puncture the skin. A wound caused by accidental penetration of the skin by a needle. Needlestick injuries can cause transmission of bloodborne pathogens How do needlestick injuries occur ? These injuries can occur at any time when people use‚ disassemble‚ or dispose of needles. When not disposed of properly‚ needles can become concealed in linen or garbage and injure other workers
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Mental Illness Paper HCA/240 August 4‚ 2012 University of Phoenix Mental Illness Paper There are many mental illnesses that individuals suffer from. Bipolar disorders are one of these diseases. There are many individuals that suffer from this disease as well as other illnesses. I have a few friends and loved ones that have been diagnosed with this disease. Bipolar disorder is a very serious mental illness that individuals should take seriously and seek medical treatment to receive medication
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tRunning head: THE CAR ACCIDENT Running head: THE CAR ACCIDENT The Car Accident Catrina S July 22‚ 2011 It was one of the most terrifying days of my life‚ the day of my car accident. Disappointment‚ disbelief‚ and fear filled my mind as I was lying on my side. I was sandwiched between the cold dirt and the hot metal of the car. The weight of the car was pressed down on the lower half of my body with monster force. It did not hurt‚ my body was numb. All I could feel was the hood of the car
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on the bike‚ I decided to use it to get to my friend’s house. To my surprise the pedals actually moved and it didn’t immediately come apart under me. Even though the bike worked and held my weight‚ it was still hard and felt like was riding through 2 feet of molasses instead of on pavement. I rode the bike for about ten minutes until I arrived at my friend’s house. I looked around at the front yard of his house to see it had been unmanaged but sometimes yards get like that because of where one lives
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