In an article written by Gretchen Reynolds of the New York Times called “Stretching: The Truth”‚ she talks about stretching and the true health benefits that it brings the body. The article talks about the proper ways to stretch‚ warm up‚ and cool down for whatever activities you are planning to partake in. The article talks about how Duane Knudson‚ a professor of kinesiology at California State University looked at athletes who warmed up and stretched all over campus. He was discouraged with
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The reflection essay will focus on my experience and feelings about how I related with a patient who complained of severe pain in the surgical ward during my placement in the hospital as a student nurse.I will use Gibbs (1998) Reflective Cycle which is one of the most popular models of thought consists of six stages: Description which describes as the situation and what happened during the event . In my case‚ the management of this patient was admitted and was administered preoperatively for
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baby has been experiencing colicky pain followed by vomiting‚ sweating‚ nausea‚ and irritability. Testing reveals a condition in which one part of the intestine telescopes into another. From which type of intestinal obstruction is he suffering? a. Hernia b. Ileus c. Torsion d. Intussusception 31. A 54-year-old male is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. This condition is most likely caused by: a. Hereditary hormonal imbalances with high gastrin levels b. Breaks in the mucosa and presence
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Module 4 Objectives On completion of this module you should be able to: 1. Describe the functions and structures of the muscular system including muscle fibers‚ fascia‚ tendons‚ and the three types of muscles. | 2. Recognize‚ define‚ spell‚ and pronounce the terms related to muscle movements and how muscles are named. | 3. Recognize‚ define‚ pronounce‚ and spell the terms related to the pathology‚ and diagnostic and treatment proceedures of the muscular system | THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM:
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Jeffrey Dahmer Jeffrey Dahmer was born in Milwaukee‚ Wisconsin on May 21‚ 1960. No one would have guessed that the happy little boy would grow up to be one of America’s most gruesome serial killers. After the age of six‚ when he had double hernia surgery‚ Dahmer’s life became tumultuous. His mother had child when Dahmer was eight‚ his father took a new job‚ moved the family to Ohio‚ and soon after‚ his parents got a divorce. Dahmer’s once bubbly personality changed‚ he became angry‚ withdrawn
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February 14‚ 2012 In today’s society the internet provides a sufficient amount of information about different ways to help with weight loss. Weight can be a harmful factor in an individual’s life‚ it is not only about the body mass but weight often plays a role mentally and physically if it is abused. For example‚ being overweight can lead to obesity and low self-esteem. Losing weight can be a challenge‚ so many people look for the most effective way to lose weight through surgical procedures
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Rising Tide of Immigration Largest Mass Movement in History 1880-1921‚ 23 million people immigrated (rec.) Nearly 46 million people left homelands seeking new countries. NO quotas‚ NO papers‚ NO passports for USA Demographics After 1880 “Old Immigrants” = Northwestern Europe; Before 1880 “New Immigrants” = Southern & Eastern; After 1880 Who Were They? Young‚ Mostly Male‚ and Catholic & Jewish Spoke little or no English What Did They Do? Unskilled agricultural
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PN 2023 Health Assessment Final Test Study Guide Chapter 20 – Heart and Neck Vessels Direction of blood through the heart- VENA CAVA RIGHT ATRIUM RIGHT VENTRICAL Pulmonary arteries lungs pulmonary vein left atrium Left ventrical aorta Areas where heart valve closures can be heard-s1‚ loudest at APEX‚ S2 LOUDEST AT BASE OF HEART. Assessment of carotid arteries in an older patient-USE CAUSION‚ LIGHT PALPATIOIN‚ ONE SIDE AT A TIME. ASCULTATE EACH CAROTID ATERY FOR PRESENCE
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the gastrocolic ligaments are divided. The process helps to separate the stomach from the bowels and spleen. The blood supply in the left side of the stomach and in the left side of the vagus nerve is preserved. The surgeon examines whether hiatal hernia is present and closes the defect with sutures that are anterior or exterior to the
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Pediatric Respiratory Assessment General History General History Questions to Ask -Ask about gestational age -Any past medical history‚ including onset of current s/s. ****recurrent sore throats‚ eczema‚ resp problems at birth -Detailed family hx****chronic resp conditions-asthma -Exposures to enviormental irritants ****pets‚ smoke -Feeding and sleeping patterns -Growth -Milestones for age -International travel Things to Remember Before Assessment of Child -Childs airway is shorter
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