Comp. by: DuAnitha Stage: Revises2 ChapterID: 0000870335 Date:19/1/09 Time:10:13:11 B978-0-7020-2940-0.00001-9‚ 00001 1 Chapter c0001 1 Nursing knowledge and practice Maggie Mallik‚ Carol Hall and David Howard KEY ISSUES s0005 u0190 u0195 u0200 u0205 s0010 u0210 u0215 u0220 u0225 u0230 u0235 u0240 s0015 u0245 u0250 u0255 s0020 u0260 u0265 INTRODUCTION SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE l Definitions‚ theories and models of nursing l Role and image of the nurse l People
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infections– particularly Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The Center for Disease Control suggests that there are two main ways to contract any of the common viral illnesses. Contracting may occur through coughing or sneezing with airborne illness (known as “droplet spread”)‚ or through direct contact with germs spread through touching of contaminated items. Coughing and sneezing of infected individuals propel respiratory droplets of infection through the air and deposit on the mouth
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Bacterial Smears Are Fixed before Staining to? Answer It is important to heat fix the bacterial smear before staining so as to‚ kill the bacteria‚ firmly adhere the smear on to the microscopic slide to prevent washing off during staining‚ and to allow the sample to readily take up the stain. Reference: www2.hendrix.edu What is the purpose of heat- fixing the smear? It helps the cells adhere to the slide so that they can be stained. The purpose of heat fixing is to kill the organisms without
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COMMENTARY Aseptic Processing Contamination Case Studies and the Pharmaceutical Quality System Richard L. Friedman Food & Drug Administration‚ Center for Drug Evaluation & Research‚ Division of Manufacturing & Product Quality ABSTRACT: This paper summarizes parenteral drug contamination case studies presented at industry conferences and a Food and Drug Administration advisory committee meeting in the period of 2000-2004. CGMP deficiencies associated with each contamination event are discussed. The
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Equipment Soil and air Places of exit Places of entry Broken skin Parasite Puncture wound Surgical site Mucous membranes Infectious Agents Microorganisms such as Bacteria‚ Viruses‚ Fungi Respiratory‚ genitourinary‚ and vascular systems Gastrointestinal tract Skin Mucous membranes Placenta Modes of transmission Contact Droplet Vehicle Airborne 94 Operating Theatre Thus‚ to reduce the risk of SSI‚ a systematic but realistic approach must be applied with the awareness that this
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CHEMISTRY IN THE KITCHEN Presented by: Jose Martin Jaca Jerizza Nina Vidal Krysha Jade Pepito Mae Karen Apas Jose Romano Jr. Feb Daphne Kay Ornopia Ma. Trisha Tiffany Uy Chemistry in the Kitchen 1. Growing Food 1.1 Chemicals Needed for Life 1.2 Fertilizers and their Problems 1.3 pH of Soil 1.4 Hunger Problems 2. Cooking 2.1 Physical and Chemical Change 2.2 Effects of Cooking 3. What is Cooking?: Methods of Cooking 3.1 Baking: Chocolate Chip Cookies 3.2 Frying: French Fries
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Causes and spread of infection. Bacteria. These organisms are made up of just one cell. They have the power to divide so can multiply on their own. Some bacteria are harmless and can be of use in the aid of digestion and are found in the intestines. Other bacteria can be the cause of diseases. These bacteria have to find a way in to the body to be of harm and can make their way through the skin or be digested and attack our immune system. Viruses. These micro-organisms are very tiny. They invade
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Squid Soap by Airborne Squid Soap is a new product on the market introduced by Airborne‚ Inc. This company is committed to healthy living and teaching healthy behaviors to young children. Airborne‚ Inc. was started by Victoria Knight-McDowell‚ a second grade teacher‚ who developed a drug free‚ immune fighting‚ herbal formula to help combat the many germs and viruses that are prevalent in schools today. Since the debut of the herbal supplement‚ Airborne has become a house-hold name. The
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Small teams of the 101st Airborne eventually moved south towards Eindhoven‚ making contact with the British 44th Royal Tank Regiment‚ fighting off German forces and eventually securing the bridge located at Eindhoven. The American 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment was assigned to
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ecosystems • Genetic diversity • Species diversity • Diversity of environment & habitat Three Major Areas Three Levels LEVELS OF BIODIVERSITY Genetic diversity • Variety of genetic information in all individuals ( plants‚ animals and microorganisms). • Genetic diversity occurs w/n and between populations of species as well as between species. • New genetic variation is produced in populations of organisms that can reproduce sexually by recombination and in individuals by gene and chromosome
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