Chapter 10 Muscles 1) The study of the muscular system is known as a) kinesiology. b) pathophysiology. c) myology. d) biology. e) neurology. 2) All of the following are functions of muscles except a) stability. b) heat production. c) control of openings. d) secretion. e) respiration. 3) What term best describes the relationship between the pronator teres and supinator? a) Fixators b) Antagonists c) Synergists d) prime movers e) depressors 4) Muscle fibers are arranged in
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PREPARED BY IRFAN MIR ---- USMLE STEP 2 CK KICK THE BOARDS BEFORE U CONSIDER THESE NOTES PLZ READ THIS. CONTENTS NOTES FROM KAPLAN Q BOOK & MOCK EXAM ---------------------------------------------- page 2 - 24 NOTES FROM PASSING STEP 2CK 2009 - 2010 ------------------------------------------------- page 24 - 65 NOTES FROM KAPLAN REVIEW BOOK 2009 --------------------------------------------------- page 65 - 134 NOTES FORM UW Q BANK 2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------
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CLINICAL PREPARATION TOOL Purposes: • To provide an organized method of client data collection. • To provide a format for researching client data. • To provide a standard format for reporting client data. • To serve as a format for developing and evaluating a plan of care for the client. Guidelines: 1. This tool is to be completed as per clinical instructor’s requirements. 2. Completion is required to demonstrate clinical preparedness. You may be dismissed from
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Running head: APR-DRGs: A SEVERITY ADJUSTMENT METHODOLOGY APR-DRGs: A Severity Adjustment Methodology Quality Management In Healthcare Abstract All Patient Refined Diagnostic Related Groups (APR-DRGs) currently represent one of the most widely used systems for severity adjustment of hospital outcome comparisons. Severity Adjustment is the method used to account for differences in patient characteristics such as age‚ severity of illness‚ and risk of mortality independent of the actual medical
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Endometriosis Introduction Endometriosis is a gynecological medical condition in which cells from the lining of the uterus (endometrium) appear and flourish outside the uterine cavity‚ most commonly on the membrane which lines the abdominal cavity. The uterine cavity is lined with endometrial cells‚ which are under the influence of female hormones. Endometrial-like cells in areas outside the uterus (endometriosis) are influenced by hormonal changes and respond in a way that is similar to the cells
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Medical Jargon A abduction - to move a limb or some other body part away from the midline of the body ABG - arterial blood gas reading acetaminophen - a nonsalicylate analgesic-antipyretic (Tylenol) ACE - angiotension-converting enzyme ACLS - advanced cardiac life support; includes electricity (defibrillator) and drugs for life threatening arrhythmias acidotic - abnormally high acidity of body fluids and tissues acute - sudden‚ intense flare-up adenosine - a drug used to help a patient
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Endotracheal Intubation Competency Assessing and assuring an open airway and ventilation are two of the most important and sometimes challenging tasks that a paramedic will have. Without a way for air to enter and exit the lungs‚ human life is immediately compromised. It is for this reason that airway and ventilation skills are a vital part of paramedic education and training (Sanders‚ 2007). Endotracheal (ET) intubation is a procedure by which a tube is inserted through the mouth down into
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Handbook of Pathophysiology (January 15‚ 2001): by Springhouse Corporation‚ With 13 Contributors‚ Springhouse By OkDoKeY Handbook of Pathophysiology Contents Staff Contributors Foreword 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2 CANCER 3 INFECTION 4 GENETICS 5 FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES 6 CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM 7 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 8 NERVOUS SYSTEM 9 GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM Pathophysiology in color Understanding Asthma Understanding Cancer Understanding Osteoporosis Understanding Ulcers 10 MUSCULOSKELETAL
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CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM 1 History and examination of the cardiovascular system I Mitral stenosis 3 2 Mitral regurgitation 8 3 Mixed mitral valve disease 12 4 Aortic regurgitation 13 6 Mixed aortic valve lesion 23 7 Mixed mitral and aortic valve disease 24 8 Hypertension 27 9 Atrial fibrillation 31 10 Palpitations 35 11 Slow pulse rate 37 12 Gallop rhythm 39 13 Angina pectoris 41 14 Acute myocardial infarction 45 15 Jugular venous pulse 52 16 Congestive cardiac failure 54 17 Infective
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Essential Medical Bioscience and Introduction to Body Systems Practice Questions: Lectures 1 - 10 LECTURE 1: Keeping a clean and organized home and clutter-free work place is part of: A. Physical Health Dimension B. Social Health Dimension C. Environmental Health Dimension D. Mental Health Dimension E. Spiritual Health Dimension Building and maintaining effective relationships with family and friends is part of: A. Physical Health Dimension B. Social Health Dimension C. Environmental Health Dimension
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