Pathophysiology of the human immunodeficiency virus Nancy R. Calles‚ MSN‚ RN‚ PNP‚ ACRN‚ MPH Desiree Evans‚ MD‚ MPH DeLouis Terlonge‚ MD Objectives 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Provide an overview of the healthy immune system. Describe the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Describe the major components of the HIV life cycle. Identify the various HIV types and subtypes. Discuss HIV’s effects on the immune system. Overview The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus belonging to the family of lentiviruses
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________________________________ Signature _________________________ Date ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR OFFICIAL USE Assignment Received By: Date: OB Assignment 2 QCF Feb 2012 CC 1 Unit Outcomes Outcome Evidence for the criteria Feedback Assessor’s decision First Attempt Rework Internal Verification Understand ways of using motivational theories in organisations LO3 Discuss the
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This particular job did not require us to attend under emergency response‚ this immediately made me feel relaxed and able to focus on my existing knowledge of respiratory pathophysiology. I foolishly had not anticipated any real worries or concerns‚ as it appeared to be a straightforward transportation from GP surgery to hospital. On arrival I was surprised to find the patient unattended and untreated in a room with no HCP present. I felt extremely concerned there had been no monitoring performed
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and Delivery Pathophysiology Ashley Keyser Tarleton State University Nursing 3302 Diana Kunce-Collins RNC-MNN January 24‚ 2015 Labor and Delivery Pathophysiology Definition: The physiologic process during which the fetus‚ membranes‚ umbilical cord‚ and placenta are expelled from the uterus. (Medscape 2014) Etiology: According to research‚ the exact cause of labor has yet to be discovered. Labor normally starts when the fetus is mature enough to adjust easily to extra uterine life but before
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Chapter 1 What Is Organizational Behavior? MULTIPLE CHOICE Importance of Interpersonal Skills 1. Over the past two decades‚ business schools have added required courses on people skills to many of their curricula. Why have they done this? a. Managers no longer need technical skills in subjects such as economics and accounting to succeed. b. There is an increased emphasis in controlling employee behavior in the workplace. c. Managers
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CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR OB GOOD MORNING CLASSMATES‚ GOOD MORNING MA’AM BERGADO. SO BEFORE I DISCUSS TO YOU MY PRESENTATION‚ ALOW ME TO INTRODUCE MYSELF I’M NIKKI JEAN D. SINGZON A 2ND YEAR BSBA HERE IN NWSSU. SO I’M HERE TO PRESENT TO YOU MY TOPIC ABOUT CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR OB. BUT BEFORE THAT LETS HAVE A QUICK LOOK/OVERVIEW AT FEW DRAMATIC CHANGES NOW TAKING PLACE IN ORGANIZATION. 1. OLD EMPLOYEE GETTING OLD (permanent/regular employees) 2. CORPORATE DOWNSIZING (making
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Cancer Patho Definition: uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body Pathophysiology: The term cancer refers to a malignant tumor; a tumor that grows rapidly‚ isn’t encapsulated‚ invades local structures and tissues‚ is poorly differentiated‚ has rapidly dividing cells‚ and can spread distantly through blood vessels and lymphatics. These malignant tumors are made of tissue that overgrows and is independent of the body’s governing systems. Cancers are termed according to the cell type from
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Pathophysiology Exam 1: Immunity Objectives 1) Describe the cell functions of the Immune System: Lymphocytes- small white blood cells that are responsible for much of the work of the immune system. Three types: Natural Killer Cells-NK cells provide rapid responses to virally infected cells and respond to tumor formation. NK cells are unique bc they have the ability to recognize stressed cells in the absence of antibodies and MHC‚ allowing for a much faster immune reaction. Trigger phagocytes
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Anatomy and Physiology 1. Bone – Bones are made up of different types of tissues and join together to form the skeleton of the body. Their primary purpose is to provide structure for the body and to protect organs. It also serves as a storage site for minerals as well as producing and storing blood cells. The three different tissues that bones are composed of are: a. Compact Tissue – The dense outer tissue in a bone. b. Cancellous Tissue – The sponge like tissue inside the
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Absenteeism”‚ written by‚ Fred Luthans and Mark Martinko‚ discusses several behavior problems within organizations today with absenteeism. The A-B-C’s of Organizational Behavior Modification (OB Mod) are antecedent‚ behavior‚ and consequences. There are four types of consequences the author discusses for OB Mod‚ positive reinforcement‚ punishment‚ negative reinforcement and extinction. Discussion: How many times have you called in sick just because‚ you did not feel like going to work? I truly cannot
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