Maternity Rotation Please be familiar with each term prior to the first day of class Be prepared to submit on first day of clinicals and be tested on at end of clinicals ANTEPARTUM 1. Definition- the period before childbirth 2. Reasons for Admission Preterm Labor- uterine contractions causing cervical change that occur between 20-37 weeks of pregnancy. Premature Rupture of Membranes- the spontaneous rupture of the amniotic sac and leakage of amniotic fluid that occurs at any time before labor
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caused by more than one type of bacteria‚ which can lead to a polymicrobial infection which is the presence of several species of microorganisms‚ most produce toxins that damage or kill the superficial fascia tissue and on. Streptococcus (group A strep) and Staphylococcus aureus are one of the main causes of necrotizing fasciitis‚ one of the rarest causes of necrotizing fasciitis is Aeromonas hydrophila which is a gram negative bacterium and is usually associated with brackish waters such as lagoons
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Communicable Diseases and Skin Disorders (13 questions) Common terms that are applied to skin lesions: Erythema – A reddened area caused by increased amounts of unoxygenated blood in the dermal vasculature. Ecchymoses (bruises) – Localized red or purple discolorations caused by extravasation of blood into the dermis and subcutaneous tissues Petechiae – Pinpoint‚ tiny‚ and sharp circumscribed spots in the superficial layers of the epidermis Primary lesions- Skin changes produced by a causative
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Post-Partum Clinical Journal Patient (RM) was a 26 year old primigravid admitted on 10/27/13. She had type O+ blood‚ non-immune to Rubella‚ negative for group beta strep‚ previous appendectomy‚ and right rotator cuff surgery. She had spontaneous rupture of membranes and was admitted with a blood pressure ranging in the 180’s for systolic and 100’s-110’s for diastolic. She also had increased amounts of protein in her urine which is a warning sign for renal damage. She was placed on magnesium sulfate
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Successful identification depends on how the specimen is collected‚ handled and stored. • It is important that general aseptic procedures be used including sterile sample containers and sampling methods to prevent contamination of the specimen. • E.g. Throat and nasopharyngeal swabs should not touch the cheek‚ tongue or salvia. • What other precautions must be taken when collecting specimens? • After collection the specimen must be taken promptly to the lab and stored appropriately (e.g. refrigeration)
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Literature review current through: Dec 2012. | This topic last updated: Oct 17‚ 2012. INTRODUCTION — Group A streptococcal (GAS) tonsillopharyngitis presents with abrupt onset of sore throat‚ tonsillar exudate‚ tender cervical adenopathy‚ and fever‚ followed by spontaneous resolution within two to five days. Patients with sore throat lasting longer than one week usually do not have GAS tonsillopharyngitis. Issues related to treatment and prevention of group A streptococcal tonsillopharyngitis will be reviewed
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person. Communicable diseases can also be spread through indirect contact. Indirect contact includes inhaling the air after an infected person has sneezed or handling soiled bed sheets from an infected patient. For example‚ AIDS‚ Hepatitis B‚ and strep throat can be spread only through direct contact. On the other hand‚ chicken pox‚ pink eye‚ and pneumonia can be spread through direct or indirect contact. There are many different types of communicable diseases‚ and health
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Health Care Industry Paper By: Stephanie Santana University of Phoenix HCS/449 Karen Gibble Health Care Industry The health care industry is the fastest growing field. As the years go by‚ more and more discoveries will be made. This paper will discuss the changes from the past 10 years‚ what I believe will be the biggest change in the next 10 years‚ my role in the industry‚ adapting my skills to grow with the change‚ my perception towards the changes‚ technologies role‚ and financial and
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Handout 3.1 Pretest Write the letter corresponding to the medical term defined. __a_ 1. inflammation of the skin of the extremities a. acrodermatitis b. acrocyanosis c. dermatitis __c_ 2. pertaining to under the skin a. dermal b. percutaneous c. hypodermic __a_ 3. pertaining to upon the skin a. epidermal b. percutaneous c. subcutaneous __b_ 4. disease of the skin a. dermatology b. dermatopathy c. dermatitis __b__ 5. red skin a. xanthoderma b. erythroderma
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Olivia Teasdale Mrs. Gaspar SBI3U1 10/07/13 The Effect of Disinfectants and Antiseptics on Bacteria Growth Abstract The purpose of this lab was to determine the effect of disinfectants and antiseptics on bacterial growth. By observing the effects of 5 different inhibitors including alcohol‚ bleach‚ soap solution and distilled water‚ it was determined what antiseptic or disinfectant was able to best inhibit this kind of bacterial growth. Nutrient Agar was poured into a Petri dish with four quadrants
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