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    Case Study #5 Heart & Neck Vessels‚ Lungs & Thorax Mrs. Lee‚ 80 year old Asian American female Admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a chief complaint of “breathing problems”. She speaks broken English & requests that her daughter be allowed to stay with her. She is on nasal cannula oxygen & sitting up in bed. At this time‚ she seems slightly short of breath‚ but is not in acute distress. You note that she is pale & has a petite frame. Her ankles are swollen. Her daughter tells you

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    (2010). Leddy & Pepper ’s Conceptual Bases of Professional Nursing (7th ed.‚ p.19). Philadelphia: Lippincott William Kehl -Pruett W. Deep vein thrombosis in hospitalized patients: a review of evidence-based guidelines for prevention. Dimens Crit Care. 2007; 25(2):53–59 http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/705799_9 Yang JC. Prevention and treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in critically ill patients. Crit Care Nurs Q. 2005;28(1):72–79

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    between the veins of portal circulation and those of systemic circulation. A congestion of the vena portae (caused for example by cirrhosis of the liver) hepatis can cause a portal hypertension. Blood flowes directly to the vena cava by portalcaval anastomosis. However‚ the capacity of this „alternative route“ is very limited! Thus‚ because of the increased blood flow‚ some clinical syndroms can happen (for example varices occur‚ a caput medusae or an enhanced appearence of veins at the region

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    form and put in the drop box for week 1 homework.       Term Definition What is being examined? Is this normal or abnormal? Example: Tachycardia Fast heart beat Heart abnormal 1. Cyanosis Blue skin Skin abnormal 2. JVD Bulging jugular vein Jugular vein abnormal 3. Murmur Abnormal heart sound Heart Abnormal 4. 180/99 Blood pressure Heart Abnormal 5. PERRLA Pupils equal round reactive to light and accommodation Eyes Normal 6. Wheezes Hoarse whistling sound Lungs Abnormal 7. Impacted cerumen

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    CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM OF THE HEAD NECK The cardiovascular system consists of the heart‚ blood vessels‚ and the approximately 5 liters of blood that the blood vessels transport. Responsible for transporting oxygen‚ nutrients‚ hormones‚ and cellular waste products throughout the body‚ the cardiovascular system is powered by the body’s hardest-working organ — the heart‚ which is only about the size of a closed fist. Even at rest‚ the average heart easily pumps over 5 liters of blood throughout

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    2010 were compared. Results No adverse events were reported related to the early mobility program. After adjusting for age and injury severity‚ there was a decrease in airway‚ pulmonary‚ and vascular complications (including pneumonia and deep vein thrombosis) post–early mobility program. Ventilator days and TBICU and hospital lengths of stay were not significantly decreased. Limitations Using a historical control group‚ there was no way to account for other changes in patient care that

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    Evrhett Davis‚ Andrew Staub Saint Joseph’s University Organismal Lab Tuesday Dr. Jonathon Fingerut December 1‚ 2013 Thigmotaxic Variation Between Cephalic and Caudal Regions in Planaria The development of a centralized nervous system in primitive animals provided a significant advantage resulting in the continuance of many species. Nervous tissue allowed organisms to expand into new methods of predation‚ protection and reproduction; encouraging specialization and eventually increased

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    repoKatina Barker April 13‚ 2010 Biology Lab Thursday@3:30-6:20pm Introduction This week in Biology Lab we learned the effects of caffeine and nicotine on heart rate. Based on previous knowledge of caffeine and nicotine‚ I came up with the following hypothesis; The presence of nicotine will slow the heart rate of the worm and the presence of caffeine will speed the rate up. My hypothesis was based on what I seen in everyday life. A person who smokes a lot of cigarettes usually have a

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    I currently work in a hospital setting where an increase of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolisms (PE) occurrences have been identified among hospital inpatients. The hospital has talked about forming a committee comprised of key stakeholders to identify current barriers so that an organizational wide policy can be developed and implemented. My strategy would be to successfully implement a policy protocol across the multi-disciplinary team that will improve outcomes by providing education

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    Accountability of the Nursing Professional Nathan Munson Grand Canyon University: NRS 430V February 20‚ 2011 Cynthia Yascavage ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE NURSING PROFESSIONAL Nursing professionals are viewed by the public as one of the most trusted and caring professions in the world. This status is achieved in the nursing profession by way of accountability. Accountability is the base of all practice and provides a platform for nursing to expand practice‚ gain trust‚ and provide excellent

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