Measuring blood pressure has been an evolutional process in medical history. The results of a blood pressure can be indicative of many things. It plays a very important role in the health care management of individuals. Exercise is a great way to manage blood pressure levels and to keep them within optimal range. However‚ immediately after exercise it can be slightly elevated. Pulse pressure‚ heart rate and mean arterial pressure are also considered. The results varied depending on the individual
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For this community-teaching plan‚ I chose to discuss Coumadin therapy. I presented the secondary prevention and screening for vulnerable people. The demographic of the audience were all nurses. RN s and LPNs were educated on why we use Coumadin and why it is so important to understand the side effects of the medication and what risk factors to be aware of when administering the medication. When dispensing the medication to our patients‚ it is our responsibility as their nurse to be fully aware of
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How to Properly Take Blood Pressure Step 1 - Choose the right equipment: What you will need: 1. A quality stethoscope 2. An appropriately sized blood pressure cuff 3. A blood pressure measurement instrument such as an aneroid or mercury column sphygmomanometer or an automated device with a manual inflate mode. Step 2 - Prepare the patient: Make sure the patient is relaxed by allowing 5 minutes to relax before the first reading. The patient should sit upright with their upper arm positioned
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Introduction: Systolic blood pressure‚ the highest pressure in the cardiac cycle‚ measures the pressure in the arteries as the left ventricle contracts. Diastolic blood pressure‚ the lowest pressure in the cardiac cycle‚ measures the pressure in the arteries as the ventricles relax and refill with blood just before the next ventricular contraction. We measure blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope. To measure the systolic pressure‚ place the blood pressure cuff on the upper arm
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Teaching Plan By: Michele Combs‚ RN NSG 405 February 7‚ 2011 Teaching Plan for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the 4th leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of morbidity (CDC‚ 2011). COPD is a group of diseases which cause airflow blockage and breathing related problems such as emphysema‚ chronic bronchitis‚ and some forms of asthma (CDC‚ 2011).
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Teaching Plan Cognitive behavioral Distortions Guided Imagery Learner Outcomes Content Outline Methodology Time Frame Evaluation 1. Learner will recite their understanding of the connection between our thoughts‚ feelings‚ and behaviors. 2. Learner will be able to recite one way in which positive thinking can improve one’s outlook on life and ones decisions Examples of current application of guided imagery—sports psychology‚ cancer‚ HIV. Definition of cognitive errors
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TEACHING AND LEARNING PLAN DESCRIPTION OF LEARNER: 19 year old G1‚ P!‚ 12 hours postpartum. Exhibiting anxiety related to fear of inability to breastfeed her newborn_ LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: Private room of the patient at Big Sandy Regional Hospital_ GOAL OF THE PLAN: The client will Demonstrate an understanding of proper breastfeeding technique‚ a basic understanding of the body processes used in breastfeeding‚ and demonstrate a reduced level of anxiety._ CONSTRAINTS TO THE INTERACTION:
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The Cardiovascular System: Blood Pressure Regulation 1. a. Short term mechanisms for regulating blood pressure include regulating what three things? 1. Vessel diameter 2. Contractibility 3. Heart Rate b. Long term mechanisms will regulate ____blood volume_______. 2. Two major arterial baroreceptors are located where? a. Carotid Sinus b. Aortic Arch 3. Using up and down arrows‚ show the effect of increased blood pressure (BP) on the impulses sent to the brain‚ the effect on the parasympathetic
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TEACHING PLAN DO’S AND DON’TS OF HYPHEMA Description of the learner: The learner is a patient from Saint Louis University Hospital of the sacred heart‚ a student residing at Buyagan La Trinidad‚ Benguet. The client is 15 years old and a female‚ a 3rd year high school student. She claims that her dominant language is Kankanaey and their second language is Ilocano‚ but the client can understand Kankanaey‚ Ilocano‚ Tagalog and English. The client is willing to learn the Do’s and Don’ts of hyphema
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Prenatal Patient/Family Teaching Plan Design a teaching plan for individual/group on a topic of your choice following the format listed below. Topic: Patterned Breathing During Labor Target Audience: Older (35 +) first time mom’s in their third trimester Time: Evening class – 7pm Place: Local Library Lecture Hall Method of Teaching: Video‚ return demonstration‚ handout for take home‚ discussion – question and answer Anticipated Readiness to Learn: This group is anticipated
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