P4 Explain two theories of aging Disengagement Theory This is the first formal theory of aging and it was brought forward by Elaine Cumming and William Henry in 1961‚ and they looked at how society views older people. During their research they found that older people disengaged from society. They argue that older personnel withdraw from society‚ for example they stop working/retirement‚ they stop socialising‚ they feel that they are no longer needed by wider society‚ for example they younger generation
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first heart sound is produced by the: closure of the AV valves. Which of the following guidelines may be used to identify which heart sound is S1? S1 coincides with the carotid artery pulse. Which of the following cardiac alterations occurs during pregnancy? An increase in cardiac volume and a decrease in blood pressure Which of the following is an appropriate position to have the patient assume when auscultating for extra heart sounds or murmurs? Roll toward the left side The leaflets of
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tissue like the material in a rubber band. Thousands or tens of thousands of small fibers make up all or each muscle in our body. There are different muscles‚ fibers‚ and contractions. Three different types of muscles include cardiac‚ smooth‚ and skeletal. Cardiac muscle cells are located in by the heart in the walls‚ look striated‚ and are under involuntary control. Smooth muscle fibers are located in walls of hollow organs‚
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(Pampel‚ Pauley). While many of us live a very healthy lifestyle‚ there are people in the same predicament as Mr. Cheney. We all life life‚ working and playing and eating‚ etc. Some individuals can’t partake in those activities because they suffer from cardiac problems. According to USA Today (Society for the Advancement of Education): “More than 2‚600 Americans die each day from cardiovascular diseases‚ an average of a death every 33 seconds and “At least 250‚000 individuals a year die of heart attack
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1. Muscoloskeletal system response to acute exercise12 1.1. Increased blood supply3 As you exercise‚ blood vessels in muscles dilate and blood flow is greater As exercise begins‚ blood from organs Is diverted to muscles When you begin to exercise‚ a diversion happens and blood that would have gone to the stomach or kidneys goes instead to the muscles ->Vascular Shunt The way that happens shows how bod’s processes can sometimes override another 1.2. Increase in muscle pliability Ref4ers
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normal heart beat. Commonly found in airports‚ schools‚ shopping malls‚ and among other sites. 2. What is CPR? Why is it used? Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure that is used to help preserve brain functioning during a cardiac arrest. 3. What are the three degrees of burns? How is each characterized? 1st degree- skin is red and somewhat swollen 2nd degree burn- skin is red‚ swollen‚ and blistered 3rd degree burn- skin appears to be charred or even white. Medical treatment
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CPR ALTERNATE ASSESSMENT Can you save a life? In an emergency‚ when every second is critical‚ would you know what to do? According to recent statistics sudden cardiac arrest is rapidly becoming the leading cause of death in America. Once the heart ceases to function‚ a healthy human brain may survive without oxygen for up to 4 minutes without suffering any permanent damage. Unfortunately‚ a typical EMS response may take 6‚ 8 or even 10 minutes. Performing CPR dramatically increases the
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Oxford: Further Education Unit. Initiatives In Patient Care (2013) Postoperative Respiratory Depression and Opioids. [online] Available at: www.initiatives-patientsafety.org [Accessed: 1 Feb 2013]. In Hospital Cardiac Arrest Prevention‚ Treatment guidelines. Version 3. 2004. Cardiac Arrest Prevention Advisory Panel. Jones‚ S. (2009) Reducing medication administration errors in nursing practice. Nursing Standard‚ 23 (50)‚ p.40-46. Kerridge‚ J. (2012) Leading change: 2 – planning . Nursing Times
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types of primary tissue. The three kind of muscle tissue that make up the human body are: skeletal muscle‚ smooth muscle‚ and cardiac muscle. Skeletal muscle is voluntary and are usually found attached to bones where they help to produce movement of the skeleton. Smooth muscle is involuntary and are usually found in the walls of the stomach or the urinary bladder. Cardiac muscle (only found in the heart) has to do with our heart and helps it to pump blood through our blood vessels. A total of 600
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Week 3 Quiz ------------------------------------------------- Return to Assessment List Part 1 of 6 - | 18.0/ 21.0 Points | Question 1 of 32 | 3.0/ 3.0 Points | The endosteum | | | A. lines the medullary cavity. | | | | B. is the unit of compact bone. | | | | C. contains red bone marrow. | | | | D. surrounds the bone surface. | | | | E. is the end of long bones. | | Feedback: Good job! | Question 2 of 32 | 3.0/ 3.0 Points | The site where
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