Preventing Infection INFECTION The invasion or colonization of the body by pathogenic microorganisms The presence of a particular type of microorganism in a part of a body where it is not normally found and may lead to a disease Microorganism A small (micro) living plant or animal that cannot be seen without the aid of a microscope A microbe Contributions TYPES of Microorganism Bacteria Fungi Protozoa Algae Viruses Multicellular Animal Parasites BACTERIA Very small‚ simple‚ unicellular
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Contribute to Children and Young People’s Health and Safety 1.1 Outline the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting 1.2 Identify the lines of responsibility and reporting for health and safety in the work setting SUPERVISION OF PUPILS - The safety of pupils in the classrooms is the responsibility of the Class Teacher. Class Teachers are expected to exercise effective supervision of the pupils and to know the emergency procedures in respect of fire‚ bomb scare and first aid
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PEFAP 001: Paediatric emergency first aid 1. Understand the role of the paediatric first aider 1.1 identify the responsibilities of a pediatric first aider As a paediatric first aider you should aim to preserve life‚ prevent the condition worsening‚ and promote recovery. A paediatric first aider needs to stay calm at all times and appear confident and reassuring. Assess the risk around the injured person Identify and assess the extent of the illness or injury. Give immediate and appropriate
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FAILURE TO THRIVE INTRODUCTION Failure to thrive (FTT) is a medical term used in both pediatric and adult human medicine. it covers poor physical growth of any cause and does not imply abnormal intellectual‚ social‚ or emotional development‚ although of course it can subsequently be a cause of such pathologies. As written in Organon section -3 ‘’If the physician clearly perceives what is to be cured in disease‚ that is to say‚ in every individual case of the disease………’’.Here Hahnemann said ‘’perceive’’
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Concept Test Map/Study Guide Test 2 will include chapters 36‚ 38‚ 49‚ 50‚ 53 To prepare for Test 2 please review the following: Communicable diseases (CH38) April 2 a. Stages * Invasion of organism * Incubation period * Prodromal period * Clinical manifestations (S/S) * Convalescent period * Return to wellness b. Immunities * Active immunity naturally acquired – already exposed
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Chapter One INTRODUCTION Herbal medicines tend to look primitive and unscientific when compared to synthetic (conventional) drugs‚ which are thought to be more reliable than those made from plants. Herbal medicine is still the mainstay of about 75-80% of the world population‚ mainly in the developing countries for primary health care (Kamboj‚ 2000). This is primarily because of the general belief that herbal drugs are without any side effects‚ besides being cheap and locally available. The
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(e.g. Urticaria (hives); insect bites) Nodule – elevated; firm; palpable; deeper in dermis than papule;1-2cm in diameter; (e.g. Erythema nodosum; lipomas) Pustule – elevated; superficial; similar to vesicle but filled with purulent fluid; (e.g. Impetigo; acne; variola) Cyst – elevated; circumscribed; palpable; encapsulated; filled with liquid or semisolid material (e.g. Sebaceous cyst) SECONDARY SKIN LESIONS Scale – heaped-up keratinized cells; flaky exfoliation; irregular; thick or thin;
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Nursing administration within the acute care hospital environment must support fundamental solutions that are geared toward the current and increasingly worsening decline in nursing staff collegiality‚ morale‚ and support. The resulting detrimental effects are seen in poor staff performance‚ and in unsatisfactory patient care outcomes. In addition‚ the changing demographics within the acute care hospital setting‚ and the rapidly changing health care environment‚ demand that efforts be made to support
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SCHOOL HEALTH & NUTRITION PROGRAM In Relation to Social Work Abid Mehmood Ansari Bhatti Publications Gujranwala info: saifullah_grw@yahoo.com Preface “School Health & Nutrition Program in Relation to Professional Social Work” focuses on how Professional Social Work knowledge is helpful in achieving the goals of the School Health and Nutrition Program and provides a guideline to School Health & Nutrition Supervisors
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Unit 202. Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. Task A 1. There are many different legislations that can be related to children’s welfare‚ I will be talking about 6 main legislations. Children act 2006 was revised to include the Every Child Matters framework‚ there are 5 outcomes that the local authorities have to improve for all children and young adults up to the age of 20. The five outcomes are Be Healthy‚ Stay Safe‚ Enjoy and Achieve‚ Achieve Economic Wellbeing and Make
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