Case Study for Respiratory Disorders #2 Scenario A.W.‚ a 52-year-old woman disabled from severe emphysema‚ was walking at a mall when she suddenly grabbed her right side and gasped‚ “Oh‚ something just popped.” A.W. whispered to her walking companion‚ “I can’t get any air.” Her companion yelled for someone to call 911 and helped her to the nearest bench. By the time the rescue unit arrived‚ A.W. was stuporous and in severe respiratory distress. She was intubated‚ an IV of lactated Ringer’s (LR)
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be evolutionary adaptations allowing the elephant to remain underwater for long periods of time while breathing through its trunk which emerges as a snorkel.[4] Birds The main section for this topic is on the page Bird anatomy‚ in the section Respiratory system. The respiratory system of birds differs significantly from that found in mammals‚ containing unique anatomical features such as air sacs. The lungs of birds also do not have the capacity to inflate as birds lack a diaphragm and a pleural cavity. Gas
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Introduction of the Lungs: The primary role of our respiratory system is the exchange of gases in our blood stream. As we inhale our lungs take in Oxygen (O2)‚ as we exhale our lungs release Carbon Dioxide (CO2). The major parts of the respiratory system consist of; The upper respiratory tract consists of the nose‚ sinuses‚ mouth‚ larynx and throat. The lower respiratory tract consists of trachea‚ bronchial tubes and the lungs. The right lung
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what I feel that social work is all about. The term ‘social work’ may not sound like much to the untrained ear but I believe that if we could all take a moment‚ with patience and understanding listen to the needs of people and design different ways to help‚ then it’s not really work because I often find myself helping me when I’m helping others which do not feel like ‘work’ at all. It’s more of a duty‚ especially in today’s society when 1 out of 5 people are dealing with an emotional if not psychological
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Living in an area where there are several different cultural groups is something that I have not experienced yet in my life. I have lived in areas that are primarily Caucasians my entire life. Living in a town or community with different socio-economic statuses isn’t something I have experienced yet either. I lived in Lake Jackson‚ Texas for the first 7 years of my life and quite frankly‚ I was too young to remember the cultural groups‚ but from everything my parents have told me‚ it’s a primarily
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lower PH shows that your blood is more acidic and higher PH shows that your blood is more alkaline (base). The PH of your blood should be around 7.35-7.45.if this PH rise or fall‚ it can lead to number of health issues or even death. Respiratory acidosis In the respiratory system‚ lungs remove the excess waste products which is the carbon dioxide when you
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I have always felt that is was my duty to always help people in need‚ and no one exemplifies this sense of responsibility better than nurses. Being accepted into the nursing program can help me achieve this dream. As a child the notions of duty and responsibility have been instilled to me by my mother‚ a military nurse in the Russian army. When I came to U.S. my passion for nursing only increased as I have spent all my time working in medical offices and assisting doctors with patient care. My
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within the department. This is where I would be able to develop a personal relationship with the students that would be assigned to my caseload. I would help students establish the funding and give them a sense of security so they wouldn’t have to worry about how they were going to pay for their education. The courses that I take will help me to excel in my social skills. They will teach me how to communicate effectively in order to do my job efficiently. The business related courses will enable
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People are always reading about what others did or what they are going to do. What if you had the chance to write about your accomplishments or even your life? Most would love to live the life of the American dream‚ being wealthy. However‚ I personally do not want to live that American dream‚ I rather create my own dream. Do not get me wrong‚ I have the goals‚ the grades‚ the leadership and even a career plan. Most high school girls would rather be going out with their friends but not me. I
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I can remember all the way back to when I was a young child in elementary. I didn’t think much about the kids around me or how they lived and I can honestly say that very few kids stick out from those years maybe because it seemed to me at the time that we were all pretty much the same except for our physical appearances. What I can remember about the kids in junior high school was the need to fit in and be liked at all costs. Making fashion statements were much more important than answering the
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