James Edwards 03/04/1985 CU2698 Undertake Physiological Measurements 1. 1.1 2. Physiological state in defined as “the condition or state of the body or bodily functions”. This can be measured when we perform our observations. By measuring a patient’s respiratory rate‚ oxygen saturations‚ peak flow (in asthma patients)‚ pulse rate‚ systolic and diastolic blood pressure‚ core temperature‚ blood sugar‚ pupil reaction and Glasgow coma scale. All these combined measurement can give us an insight
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respiration by increasing chest expansion‚ diaphragmatic paralysis or abdominal disassociation. Cyanosis Examination of the tongue differentiates central from peripheral cyanosis. Significant ventilation-perfusion imbalance‚ such as pneumonia‚ COPD and pulmonary embolism‚ may cause reduced arterial oxygen saturation. Cyanosis becomes evident when SaO2 falls below 90% in a person with a normal Hb level. Absence of cyanosis does not exclude hypoxia Cough Evidence of haemoptysis or sputum in
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First Aid Chapter 16 Notes Sudden illness 1. Sudden Illness‚ pg. 246 Many different illnesses may occur suddenly Many become medical emergencies Knowledge of a victim’s specific illness is not needed to give first aid 2. General Signs and Symptoms of Sudden Illness‚ pg. 246 Person feels ill‚ dizzy‚ confused or weak Skin color changes Flushed‚ pale or ashen Sweating Breathing changes Nausea‚ vomiting 3. General Care for Sudden Illness‚ pg. 246 Call 9-1-1 for unexplained sudden
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general‚ is dangerous. People‚ whose history is of years of smoking‚ will eventually cause the disease that they will die of. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)‚ is a disease that manifests itself with the symptoms of dyspnea (a difficult time breathing) and cyanosis (lack of oxygen in the blood‚ causing the skin to appear blue). COPD is manifested with both emphysema and chronic bronchitis; in lawmen terms these diseases are called the pink puffers and blue bloaters (Crowley). The pink puffers
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Topic: Cystic Fibrosis Introduction Cystic Fibrosis (CF) according to Cohen 2004‚ is the most common fatal hereditary disease amongst children and adults. It is an autosomal recessive disorder‚ and most carriers of the gene are asymptomatic. The flawed gene that causes CF affects the glandular secretions by altering chloride transport across cell membranes. Thickening of bronchial secretions leads to infection and other respiratory disorders. Other mucus secreting glands
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Antibiotic resistance results from bacteria changing in ways that make those antibiotics no longer useful. Resistance is a common yet problematic issue in treating pulmonary exacerbations or infections in people with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Not all bacteria are bad. However‚ there are some that can cause infections. As bacteria are exposed to antibiotics over time‚ resistance may develop‚ and the number of antibiotics we have to kill the bacteria decreases as well. Thus‚ it is important to learn
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Out of all the levels of prevention‚ the second level is the one that confused me the most. In my opinion‚ some of the elements in the second level of prevention‚ such as an influenza vaccination program‚ looked like they could be applied to the other levels of prevention as well (Stanhope and Lancaster‚ 2010). In the example that I gave‚ the vaccination program‚ not only is a method that is aimed at reducing flu rates‚ but it is also a form of prevention‚ which is identified as belonging to a primary
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49227 - Vaccine Importance: Why Getting Immunized Protects You and Those You Love Many of us agree that immunizations prove critical in protecting the health of children. But‚ as we age‚ we shy away from that needle thinking we are naturally immune. Or‚ at least‚ we hope so. The truth is that staying up-to-date on vaccines offers significant protection for both children and adults while preventing outbreaks of serious illness. Also‚ the immunization of both age groups guards the other as well
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Vocabulary words Oxygenation and Elimination VOCABULARY WORDS NURS 161 Oxygenation and Elimination Unit II NOTE: This vocabulary list is not complete. Many words are repetitions from your anatomy and physiology class. It would be impossible to list all the words that would apply to every student. You are responsible for looking up words you don’t know on your own. This vocabulary list is only to be used as a helping tool. Many of these vocabulary words are used in your test questions
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Rachel Martin Group: Bed Baths and Beyond NUR402-2 Davis Topic Set 6 1. What is the correct procedure for performing an ophthalmoscopic examination on a client’s right eye? A) Instruct the client to look at the examiner’s nose and not move his/her eyes during the exam. B) Set ophthalmoscope on the plus 2 to 3 lens and hold it in front of the examiner’s right eye. C) From a distance of 8 to 12 inches and slightly to the side‚ shine the light into the client’s pupil. D) For
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