I spent eight hours with the patient in the ‘Ornish’ Cardiac program. Many challenges influence the overall health of communities. Cardio vascular (CV) disease is one of the leading cause of death in the U.S. However‚ by educating the public we can bring the awareness to prevent CV diseases in our community. One of the goal of the St Jude Cardiac Rehab program to provide education to the patient‚ so they can learn how to empower their health. I spent time with a new patient during her admission process
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• Ever awaken at night to urinate? How many times? (nocturia): no nocturia indicated • Past health problems with your heart? No past history of hypertension‚ obesity‚ diabetes or signs of coronary artery disease • Personal habits (cardiac risk factors) o Nutrition (fats‚ calories‚ salt): consume limited amount of sodium intake o Exercise: does cardio workout every other day ; gym member o Smoking (current‚ former‚ pack hx‚ type): no history of smoking
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Introduction Cardiac contusion is an injury‚ or bruise‚ to the heart. This means that the chambers of the heart (atria and ventricles) are injured by a strong blow (trauma) to the chest area. Mild injuries to the heart may cause no symptoms. More serious trauma to the heart may cause pain and an irregular heartbeat. In rare cases‚ it can lead to shock and death. Depending on the trauma or accident‚ other body parts‚ such as the lungs and ribs‚ may also be injured. Prompt treatment is important to
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The numbers in the bracket after each question relate to the assessment criteria in the standards UNIT 4222-205 1. Define the following types of abuse: (1.1.1) • Sexual abuse Sexual abuse is the forcing of undesired sexual behaviour by one person upon another • Emotional/psychological abuse Emotional/psychological abuse may involve threats or actions to cause mental or physical harm; humiliation; voilation • Financial abuse Financial abuse is the illegal or unauthorised use
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Title: Prep of t-Butyl Chloride via SN1 Reaction Purpose: The purpose of this experiment is to synthesize tert-butyl chloride via an SN1 reaction. t-Butyl Chloride was synthesized from t-Butyl Alcohol using hydrochloric acid in separatory funnel; isolation of t-Butyl Chloride was done under distillation conditions. The experiment resulted in 8.29grams of purified compound‚ which is a 66.27 percent yield. Procedure: As per handout with changes Equation: Mechanism: Results: (Scan
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different solvents Practical conducted on 5 March‚ 2013 Reported by Pham Vu Hung on 10 March‚ 2013 Introduction: This practical is meant to measure the rate of reaction of the hydrolysis of tertiary-butyl chloride –a colorless‚ liquid organic compound at room temperature that is sparingly soluble in water - in water/acetone and water/isopropanol mixtures. Since there are many influencing factors for the rate of reaction‚ all are kept constant but the intended variable: the solvents. If the
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Nikul Patel DS13 25-12-03 Effects of exercise on cardiac output (For results see graph paper) Analysis After the initial period of rest in both girls and boys heart rates rose slightly with light exercise (walking)‚ and then fell again slightly back towards the original resting point. Then during the period of anticipation of exercise the males heart rate rose by a further 1 beat per 6 seconds‚ whereas the females took a dramatic leap‚ and rose by 3.5 beats per 6 seconds‚ or 35 beats per minute
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An arrest is defined as the taking of a person into custody against their will for the purpose of criminal prosecution or interrogation. An arrest‚ similar to searches‚ can be made with or without the use of a warrant‚ but regardless of whether or not a warrant was used probable cause must be determined in both cases. The main difference between the two is that in arrests that use a warrant‚ probable cause has been determined before the arrest by a judge or magistrate. In arrests made without the
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Ludy Anne Castrence Substance Abuse Education Drug is an element that could possibly change the physical‚ psychological‚ emotional and behaviour of a human being. It is only used when it is prescribed by the doctor‚ because if drugs are misuse by the user‚ their individual’s physical‚ emotional or behavioural condition might distorted. The reasons behind are peer pressure‚ curiosity‚ adventure‚ feel good‚ escape from reality and easy access of drugs. Several people who are using drug are stress
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Running Head: ELDER ABUSE Abusing the Elderly: Consequences and its Victims ELDER ABUSE Abstract Elderly abuse happens in the United States every day and it is an unforgivable crime. The elderly cannot take proper care of themselves and need someone else to care for them with basic necessities such as shelter‚ water and food. Sometimes this is not the case and the elderly are neglected of these basic needs. That’s not all‚ they are physically hurt‚ bruised and even broken bones can
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