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    don’t know to avoid a slick and some fish may even be attracted to it as it can resemble food. Some of the many effects on animals coming into with crude oil include: -Hypothermia and drowning of birds as the oil breaks down the insulating capabilities of feathers‚ makes them heavier and negates flying ability -Hypothermia in some seal pups as the oil destroys the insulating fur -If oil is ingested‚ it can poison the animal outright‚ make them extremely sick or create a level of toxins in their

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    When you’ve finished the book called‚ ‘The Giver’‚ the most conspicuous portion of the text you would wonder about is‚ ‘What does the ending mean?’ The foreshadowed description of hypothermia could result to death‚ or it could be the frozen sensitivity from the thick downpour ‚ leading to a fallen victim who would be quickly casted into a paralyzed state. But‚ if you haven’t had a chance to read the novel yet‚ here’s a quick summary of the story. The novel starts off with a 12 year-old boy named

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    VITAL SIGNS NUR 102 What are Vital Signs? • Temperature • Pulse • Respirations • Blood Pressure • Pain (considered the 5th vital sign) When to measure vital signs? • On admission to health care facility • In a hospital on regular hosp schedule or as MD ordered (q8hours‚ q4 hours‚ etc) • Before and after procedures (surgery‚ invasive diagnostic procedures) • Before‚ during‚ and after blood transfusions • When patient’s general condition changes (nursing judgment) GUIDELINES FOR ASSESSMENT

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    The Integumentary System Introduction I. Skin and Its Tissues A. Introduction 1. The skin is composed of several kinds of tissues. 2. Skin is a protective covering that prevents many harmful substances from entering the body. 3. Skin also retards water loss and helps regulate body temperature. 4. Skin houses sensory receptors and contains immune system cells. 5. Skin synthesises vitamin D and excretes a small amount of waste products. 6. The two distinct layers of skin

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    References: Al-Benna‚ S. (2011). Periopertive management of morbid obesity. Journal of Perioperative Practrice‚ 21(7)‚ 225-33. Arozullah‚ A.M.‚ Khuri‚ S.F.‚ Henderson‚ W.G.‚ and Daley‚ J. (2001). Development and validation of a multifactorial risk index for predicting postoperative pneumonia after major noncardiac surgery. Annals of Internal Medicine

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    chemical alteration of natural habitats of the fresh water ecosystem. Effect on Fresh water Eco-system and ecological habitat: • Physical smothering effect and lethal or sub-lethal toxic effects on the aquatic life • Aquatic birds suffer from Hypothermia‚ Drowning‚ Loss in flight‚ Poisoning etc. • Crude oil exposure may cause damage to lungs‚ liver‚ kidneys‚ intestines and other internal organs of the aquatic birds and animals. • Reproductive Impairment in birds‚ fish and reptiles • Plants covered

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    There was nothing more isolating then traveling alone in the Yukon in temperatures under 75 degrees bellow zero‚ with no cell phone‚ no nose guard to keep his nose and face warm‚ and simply not enough warmth. The story “To Build a Fire” by Jack London has several themes that was covered throughout the story about a man that decided to travel the Yukon trail followed by a wolf dog. The traveler was given advice and warnings from an old man from Sulphur Creek but simply didn’t take it into consideration

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    Risk: Relating to Outdoor and Adventure and the Public Services Introduction This essay will start with the analysis of the concepts of risk and risk taking and how they apply to my experience of kayaking and decision making. It will also discuss how I would ensure the health and safety of a group when taking part in an adventure activity while including an example of a risk assessment and an explanation of the process of a risk assessment. It will then discuss what impact perceived risk‚ real

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    The topic I have chosen to look at in this essay is to "discuss the principal ways in which heat is gained by and lost from the body‚ and explain the various mechanisms involved in regulation of body temperature. Briefly indicate how excessive cold and heat affect the body". The body gains and loses heat through the external environment by radiation‚ conduction‚ convection and evaporation of water. These are all physical mechanisms known to the human body. (Vander‚ Sherman & Luciano 1998). Radiation

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    The American Red Cross is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1881 by Clara Barton. “For more than 122 years‚ the mission of the American Red Cross (ARC) has been to help people prevent‚ prepare for‚ and respond to emergencies” (FEMA / Ready.gov‚ 2012). The focus of their mission is to assist people who have been affected by disasters with the help of volunteers and the generosity organizations’ and individual’s monetary donations. The assistance the Red Cross provides is through shelter

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