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    Causes and Spread of Infection This unit is to enable the learner to understand the causes of infection and common illnesses that may result as a consequence. To understand the difference between both infection and colonisation and pathogenic and non pathogenic organisms‚ the areas of infection and the types caused by different organisms. In addition‚ the learner will understand the methods of transmission‚ the conditions needed for organisms to grow‚ the ways infection enter the body and key

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    Ringworm Skin Infection

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    Our body is prone to many fungal infections. Some cause internal issues while the symptoms of some are visible in our body‚ from outside. Ringworm is one such fungal infection that happens on different parts of our body‚ from outside. This Ringworm‚ or tinea‚ alludes to a few sorts of infectious contagious contaminations of the top layer of the skin‚ scalp‚ and nails. There is a typical misconception identified with Ringworm. Because of its name numerous trusts that it is some sort of illness that

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    Cases And Spread of Infections 1.1 Identify the differences between bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi‚ and parasites. The difference between bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites are: Viruses are coated genetic material that invade cells and use the cell’s apparatus for reproduction. 1.2 Identify common illness and infections caused by bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi‚ and parasites. Bacteria Food poisoning‚ Bubonic plague‚ Bacterial meningitis‚ Cholera‚ Diphtheria‚ Rheumatic fever‚ Scarlet

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    of getting an infection that could cause the implant to fail. One of the side effects of an infection is having a bad taste and odor in you mouth. Here is what you need to know about alleviating these problems due to an infection. Symptoms of an Infection If the area where the implant was installed became infected‚ you’ll have that bad odor in taste in your mouth. In addition‚ your gums will look red and you’ll be experiencing swelling in the area as well. Treatment For An Infection That Forms Within

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    Asthma and Patient

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    Nursing management for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease begins with assessment; gathering information from the patient including detailed medical history‚ present symptoms and evaluate findings of diagnostic tests. Symptoms vary with each patient‚ but may include chronic cough‚ clubbing of the fingers‚ chest tightness‚ weight loss‚ cyanosis‚ difficulty breathing with a higher rate of respirations and difficulty sleeping (Weber‚ 2008). It is common for patients suffering from difficulty

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    The National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA). Regarding for the first records manager‚ there are a programmed plan that consisted of records management project and a freedom of information (FOI) project need to develop. The programmed should include the survey process‚ policy by the NPSA and also updating the policy and approach. Keywords: NPSA‚ appraisal and retention scheduling‚ pilot survey‚ policy and approach 1.0) Introduction of the article In July 2001‚ The National Patient safety (NPSA) was

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    Name UNIT 22 CAUSES AND SPREAD OF INFECTION 1.1 Identify the differences between bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites What is a Bacteria? A bacteria is a living things that are neither plants nor animals‚ but belong to a group all by themselves. They are very small--individually not more than one single cell--however there are normally millions of them together‚ for they can multiply really fast. Bacteria are prokaryotes (single cells that do not

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    Unit 009 Contribute to Children and Young People’s Health and Safety Level: 2 Credit value: 3 NDAQ number: J/601/3491 Unit aim This unit provides learners with the knowledge and skills to contribute to supporting children and young people’s health and safety. Learning outcomes There are seven learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will be able to: 1. Know the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting 2. Be able to recognise risks and hazards in the work setting and

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    Food Safety in America In America‚ we take many things for granted such as the safety of the food we eat. We are also informed by the various government agencies that share responsibility for monitoring our food supply (Environmental Protection Agency‚ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention‚ Food and Drug Administration‚ U.S. Department of Agriculture) that it is indeed safe and well regulated. For example‚ the Food and Drug Administration states‚ “For 100 years‚ the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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    Patient Reflection

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    Today‚ one of my patients presented to the ED with a 3cm laceration on his right hand that was three days old. He also reported a pain level of 7/10. First‚ my nurse preceptor and I had the patient wash his hands with soap and water to remove the dirt and bacteria from the wound. Thereafter‚ we sprayed wound cleanser to the wound and rinsed it with normal saline to further aide in removing debris and decreasing bacterial counts. After‚ I dried the wound edges with a sterile gauze. This is done in

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