https://www.facebook.com/Medicalstudycenter2012 Heart + Nerve & Muscle Important Solved SEQs By Medical Study Center Ref: Guyton Q.1. a). What is saltatory conduction? Enlist its advantages? 1+1 marks b). briefly mention the three determinants of resting membrane potential. 3 marks Ans: Q.1.a. SATTATORY CONDUCTION: 1 mark Propagation of action potential along a myelinated nerve fiber from one node of Ranvier to other in jumping manner is called as saltatory conduction. r Node to node conduction
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SIGNIFICANT OTHERS PERCEPTION OF QUALITY OF LIFE AFTER STROKE CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction A stroke is caused by the interruption of the blood supply to the brain‚ usually because a blood vessel bursts or is blocked by a clot‚ as define by World Health Organization. The blockage of oxygen and nutrients to the brain can cause damage to the brain tissue. The most common symptom of stroke is sudden weakness or numbness of the face‚ arm or leg
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Dialysis Experience 3/23/2012 Medical Surgical Hemodialysis (HD) is one of several renal replacement therapies used for the treatment of end stage kidney disease (ESKD) and kidney failure. Dialysis removes excess fluids and waste products and restores chemical and electrolyte balance. HD involves passing the patient’s blood through an artificial semipermeable membrane to perform
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School of Nursing Care Plan Student’s Name: Joie Ferreiro________________________________ Date: 9/5/14 Client’s Initials: R.S. Admission Date: 7/30/14 Age: 96 Sex: f___ Race: __w____ Religion: Jewish Allergies: Phenobarbital Diet: NPO Activity: Bed rest Admitting Medical Diagnosis (es): Sacral decubitus ulcer‚ polymicrobic sacral osteomyelitis Past Medical History (including past surgical history): Illnesses include: 1) Renal insufficiency 2) Anemia 3) hyperthyroidism
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ischemic stroke‚ involving the right posterior temporal‚ right frontal supramarginal gyrus‚ posterior third right cortex and right parietal subcortical white matter. Carotid Doppler scan did not show any stenosis. Echocardiogram was normal with no thrombus and normal right ventricle. The patient was started on aspirin 81 mg q daily and statin and his blood pressure was controlled with hydrocholothiazide 12.5 mg daily. For his seizure disorder‚ the patient remained seizure-free throughout the hospital
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UNIVERSITY OF HULL MODULE NO: 58372 Laboratory based skills 4 Noel Bacasmas Student no: 201012397 BSc Applied Biomedical Science (Part time) Contents Page No. Title and learning objectives.....................................................................3 Introduction.............................................................................................5 Mechanisms of Fibrinolysis.......................................................................6 Different
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INTRODUCTION For this assignment I will be writing a reflective account which will identify a significant episode of care in which I had been involved with‚ by identifying the pathophysiology and the disease process for the chosen patient; this will be presented by giving a brief outline of the psychosocial influences of the illness for the patient and others who may have been involved with the care. I will also reflect upon this episode by using a reflective model and examining the nursing process
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MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION Myocardial infarction (MI) or acute myocardial infarction (AMI)‚ commonly known as a heart attack‚ is the interruption of blood supply to part of the heart‚ causing heart cells to die. This is most commonly due to occlusion (blockage) of a coronary artery following the rupture of a vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque‚ which is an unstable collection of lipids (fatty acids) and white blood cells (especially macrophages) in the wall of an artery. The resulting ischemia (restriction
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1. Consider the equation F = DP/R. It describes the flow (F) of fluid in a tube in which there is a pressure difference (DP) between the two ends and a resistance (R) to flow. The equation indicates that(2.0 Score ) A.the flow of fluid from point A to point B in a tube depends upon the difference in pressure between A and B. B.the flow of fluid in a tube depends upon the absolute pressure at the beginning of the tube. C.the greater the resistance to flow in a tube‚ the greater the flow for any
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Case Study A 45 year old male was admitted to ICU following an exploratory laparotomy which showed a ruptured appendix and peritonitis. The procedure began as a laparoscopic cholecystectomy but the initial finding was pus throughout the peritoneal cavity and a normal gallbladder. An open exploratory laparotomy where a ruptured appendix was discovered which was removed and a washout was performed. The patient had a two day history of abdominal pain prior to his admission through A&E. He had no
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