DRUG | ACTION | INDICATION | CONTRAINDICATION | SIDE EFFECTS | NURSING RESPONSIBILITY | Ampicillin SulbactamUnasynClassifications:antiinfective; antibiotic; aminopenicillin Prototype: Ampicillin Pregnancy Category: B | Bactericidal action. Active against: Streptococci‚Penumococci‚Enterococci‚Haemophilus influenzae. Binds to bacteria cell wall‚ resulting in cell death‚ spectrum is broader than that of penicillin. Addition of sulbactam increases resistance to beta-lactamase‚ enzymes produced by
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NCLEX TIPS: When taking a histamine blockers (ex. Tagamet)‚ small frequent feedings are not necessary; should avoid meat extracts‚ aspirin‚ alcohol‚ and caffeinated beverages. Risk factors for developing pneumonia: advanced age‚ immunosuppressed status‚ underlying lung disease‚ bedridden‚ and post-op. When patient is undergoing paracenthesis it’s important that the nurse places a blood pressure cuff on patient’s arm prior to procedure and leave in place through immediate post-procedure time
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Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica A Research Paper on the Disease Introduction Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica defined by Medcinenet is “a condition that is associated with excessive parathyroid production (hyperparathyroidism)‚ in which bone tissue becomes soft and deformed.” Several articles will be reviewed in order to form an in-depth understanding of the disease and specific cases studied. Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica(OFC)‚ has existed centuries before it was first discovered in 1931 by a scientist who goes by
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1.Understsand the role of the paediatric first aider 1.1 Identify the responsibilities of a paediatric first aider. The responsibility of paediatric is to doing everything you can to save someone’s life without putting yourself in danger. Remain calm at all times Appear confident and reassuring -Conduct a scene survey Assess the situation without Endangering my own life. 1.2 Describes how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others. I should always wash my hands before and after giving
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1 Facilitating Early Practice Development in Nursing Using Novice to Expert Theory Authors: Barbara Haag-Heitman‚ RN‚ MS‚ MA and Sara Schedler‚ RN‚ BSN April 10‚ 2004 © Barb Haag-Heitman - who grants permission for printing one copy for personal use. Abstract The first years of nursing practice constitute a critical period for professional practice development. Organizations are implementing programs to support nurses during this vulnerable time. This case study uses narrative accounts of practice
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Nursing is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals‚ families‚ and communities so they may attain‚ maintain‚ or recover optimal health and quality of life. Nurses may be differentiated from other health care providers by their approach to patient care‚ training‚ and scope of practice. Nurses practice in a wide diversity of practice areas with a different scope of practice and level of prescriber authority in each. Many nurses provide care within the ordering scope
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supportive care or crisis rescue‚ it is essential in health care to establish a patent passage from the patient’s mouth to their lungs in order for the patient to survive. This airway ensures unobstructed breathing for basic support or cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). There are two devices that are most commonly used and each device has specific indications and contraindication. 2 Research question This study was done to answer the following question: Are licensed practitioner’s beliefs about airways
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PLANNING FOR CARE Advanced medical directives are documents where a patient have a chance to determine in advance how his health treatment will be conducted in case he/she will incapable to communicate to medical providers. They are two main advanced medical directives. A Durable Power Of Attorney for Health Care: this is an advanced medical directive whereby a patient choose one person who will be responsible for medical decision in case he/she will not be able to communicate or to speak. This patient
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a challenge which I know I’ll relish. This role is exactly the sort of role I am currently targeting and I am confident I will be able to make a major contribution. Moreover‚ I consider this job as a major platform for career progression. As a neonatal sister with more than 15 years of experience in nursing and management experience in Acute Hospitals within the London area I have the abilities to organize‚ plan and implement and provide leadership role within your department. After my nursing
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2.3. Pulsatile Flow Pulsatile flow is such a flow that varies with time. Another property of pulsatile flow is that it is usually periodic in nature that is‚ a specific flow pattern is repeated over time. This type of flow can be found in the cardiovascular system of chordate animals‚ where the heart produces the pulsatile flow [9]. The phenomenon of de-polarization and re-polarization of atria and ventricles is an example to produce pulsatile flow in human hearts. An electrocardiogram (ECG) plot
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