Tables of Normal Values (As of January 2013) Note: Values and units of measurement listed in these tables are derived from several resources. Substantial variation exists in the ranges quoted as “normal” and may vary depending on the assay used by different laboratories. Therefore‚ these tables should be considered as directional only. Some values (e.g. hormones) vary by gender‚ age‚ time of day and condition (e.g. pregnancy) so a text on endocrinology should be consulted for complete data
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Incidence- the number of NEW CASES of cancer diagnosed per year Prevalence- the number of CASES OF CANCER EXISTING in the population during the year Mortality- the number of DEATHS attributed to a particular type of cancer per year Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death Lung cancer rates are climbing among women and leveling off in men Mortality for breast and prostate cancer are dropping Cancer is a generic term for a disease with 3 key features-ability to proliferate indefinitely
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NUR 317 - Cardiac Exam Study Guide Define the following terms. Describe patient symptoms and conditions that could cause alterations in: Cardiac Output Volume of blood flowing through systemic or pulmonary circuit expressed in liters per min Normal= 5 L/min (resting adult) HRXSV= CO Factors: preload‚ afterload‚ myocardial contractility‚ heart rate As heart rate increases‚ this allows less time for diastole and the heart often cannot fill adequately. Therefore‚ a very rapid heart will often have
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hydrogen atoms on either side of the double bonds are both above or below the carbon chain. * Polyunsaturated fatty acids are called trans-fatty acids when the hydrogen atom on either side by the double bond are on opposite sides of the carbon chain. (LDL deposits cholesterol on the walls of the
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Three types of lipids in foods: 1) Triglycerides Composed of: * Three fatty acid molecules * Fatty acids are long chains of carbon atoms surrounded by hydrogen atoms. * One glycerol molecule * Glycerol is a three-carbon alcohol that is the backbone of a triglyceride Stored in fat cells - Unsaturated fatty acids: - Do not stack well together - Liquid at room temp - Present in plants oils Hydrogenation: the addition of hydrogen atoms to unsaturated fatty acids
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Running head: Heart Attack Heart attack: sudden illness Ridhima Katyal First Aid and CPR (HNES 210) December 6‚ 2008 North Dakota State University A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to part of the heart muscle itself — the myocardium
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Many Americans can tell you what components make up their food. Looking at a nutrition facts label‚ they can tell you the content of fat‚ carbohydrate‚ and protein in the foods they eat. Many participate in low carbohydrate dieting‚ one of the most popular diets around. Others have opted for the United States Department of Agriculture ’s low fat diet‚ but neither understands the chemistry of the body or may have misinformation about these compounds. Not many Americans can tell you confidently what
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Project 1 Wellness Profile Lab 1.1 – Wellness Profile (see page 23) Physical wellness – Eating well‚ getting regular checkups‚ and recognizing symptoms of diseases. Emotional wellness – Optimism‚ self-esteem‚ self-confidence‚ and the ability to understand and accept one’s feeling. Intellectual wellness – Capacity to question‚ motivation to master new skills‚ sense of humor‚ creativity‚ and curiosity. Spiritual wellness – Capacity for love‚ forgiveness‚ altruism‚ compassion
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Study Guide for N124 Final Fall 2013 1.What happens physiologically in fluid volume deficit situations; how do we best keep track of a patient’s fluid volume; consequences of dehydration Ch.13 iggy -daily weights are the best indicators of fluid loss or gains pg.176 Cardiovascular- heart rate increases in attempt to maintain BP. Weak peripheral pulses pg.175 Skin changes-skin turgor poor‚ tenting‚ skin dry and scaly‚ dry mucus membranes( may be covered with a think sticky‚ pastelike coating)
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A. I would say that the majority of my sugar intake is naturally occurring. With the exception of Almond Breeze Vanilla Almond Milk‚ most of the sugar in my diet is coming from fruits. I consumed mostly bananas‚ grapes‚ and apples during the three days that I tracked (which is normal for my daily intake)‚ and did not consume any sugary beverages (again‚ with the exception of the almond milk) or junk foods. Though I know there is some added sugar is present in my intake‚ I think the majority of it
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