BIO 140 – Norovirus Whenever I started my job working as a certified nursing assistant at a nursing home I had become familiar with the Norovirus. Little did I know I had been infected with it before but I was given a different name from what I was sick from. The Norovirus also named NoV is the leading cause of illness from contaminated food or water in the U.S. If you are not familiar with the name Norovirus you may of heard of many of its other names it referred as. These
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In order to evaluate the effectiveness of our interventions‚ we first had to determine the literacy level of our audience. This was done using the SMOG model‚ which includes determining how many words in a sentence can be read by the subject‚ then applies a literacy grade level which corresponds with their score (McGlaughlin‚ 1969). When using this literacy test‚ we would present the client with a short paragraph and count the number of sentences within it as well as the number of words with 3 or
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and labeling feed properly (“Your Comprehensive Source for BSE Facts”). • Label cattle as “inspected and passed‚” only if they’ve been tested negative for BSE (“Your Comprehensive Source for BSE Facts”). Sources Cited Hudson-Miller‚ D. (n.d.). Dehydration and Hydrolysis. Retrieved January 4‚ 2015‚ from https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qlFyeosYpUSw4gJwgZ3g3XdPu3 _ OuLubIuZlPlDohTc/edit Material Safety Data Sheet. (2005‚ October 10).
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Unit 4 Case Study 1: Overcoming the Perils of Canoe Lake Identify Threats: Threats of overheating: Lipids released by lamellar granules inhibit evaporation of water from the skin surface‚ thus guarding against dehydration. The skin regulates the body temperature by sweating at its surface and adjusting the flow of blood in the dermis. The body has an internal temperature control mechanism that under normal circumstances regulate the body’s temperature within normal limits. When the body is
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hypovolemic and/or metabolic shock caused by ketoacidosis. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) usually occurs in people with type 1 diabetes mellitus‚ but diabetic ketoacidosis can develop in any person with diabetes (Diabetes UK‚ 2013). DKA results from dehydration during a state of relative insulin
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dipped into the urine to test for many different elements; these can include leukocytes‚ blood‚ protein‚ sugar‚ ketones‚ ph‚ nitrites‚ bilirubin and ascorbic acid. These elements can help in diagnoses for bladder or kidney infections‚ diabetes‚ dehydration and preeclampsia. In antenatal care a urinalysis is performed at the very first visit with a dipstick and the sample is then referred to a pathology laboratory to be examined under the microscope and incubated for micro‚ culture and sensitivity
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leading an “active “ lifestyle. Demographics (pre-adults (13-24)‚ M/F‚ social class ABC‚ singl Lifestyle (athletic ‚ into sports‚ active individuals) Behaviour ( thirst quenching‚ prevent dehydration) Primary target market ‘s NEW The youth needs to be secured (health)‚ avoid dehydration‚ thirst quenching. The youth choose Gatorade over other sports drinks because : Flavor‚ available in all convenient stores‚ brand ( endorsed by Michael Jordan and Dwayne Wade)‚ taste The youth
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It’s important to maintain a correct balance in the body and avoid dehydration or over-hydration. The hypothalamus of the brain monitors the body’s fluid salt concentration and responds with a signal to take in fluid when water levels are low or salt concentration is high. The body produces two hormones‚ antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and aldosterone‚ to help maintain hydration. Antidiuretic hormone is released by the pituitary gland in the brain to signal the kidneys to retain water. When ADH causes
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There are different issues associated with diarrhea. It can be a result or side affect of many different issues like allergies‚ medications‚dehydration‚ infections‚ radiation therapy‚ some cancers‚ laxative abuse and many other factors (“Webmd.com”‚ 2005-2014). When it comes to the less complicated issues dealing with diarrhea like allergies‚ dehydration or infections you can make changes in your life to help deal with diarrhea. I would say you need to hydrate yourself on a regular basis.
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The Life of Escherichia Coli Escherichia Coli 0157:H7 bacterium can live in the intestines of cattle‚ therefore meat can become infected during slaughtering. You can contract this bacterium by eating undercooked meat‚ especially ground beef. Escherichia Coli 0157:H7 can also be contracted by eating contaminated fruits or vegetables‚ as well by drinking raw fruit juices or milk‚ or sewage contaminated water. Infection can also be spread via person to person. Escherichia Coli 0157:H7 can also
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