# of previous pregnancies Para: # of previous births Erythroblastosis Fetalis- Hemolytic disease of the newborn resulting from fetal-maternal Rh incompatibility Apgar Scoring- Assessment of newborn well-being. The higher the score, the healthier the baby. Silverman Scoring- An index of respiratory distress. The lower the Silverman score, the healthier the child Choanal Atresia- obstruction of the nasal airway; can be caused by unilateral or bilateral membraneous or bony occlusion
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1. What cardiopulmonary physical assessment findings might be present in a patient who smokes? How would you approach this patient for history taking and assessment? There are several physical assessment findings in patients that smoke and a through respiratory and cardiovascular physical exam should be conducted. Dyspnea, coughing with our without sputum, and wheezing may be indicative of a respiratory disease related to smoking. Also, smokers may have a barrel chest, hypoxia, and take much
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Risk Assessment Report For A Hospital Ward. 1- Flowers beside a patients beside is a hazard. The water that the flowers are in can harbour harmful bacteria. Flowers are no longer allowed in the hospital setting because of this very reason. Patients and visitors are to be kindly informed of this to reduce the risk of infections. 2- The observation machine was left very close to the patient’s bed. This is a potential hazard. It could cause anyone who may be disorientated to bump into it
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Chapter 1 assessment (graded) - Attempt 1 Question 1 Marks: 1 The sum of all the physical and chemical changes in an organism is its Choose one answer. a. Organization b. Metabolism c. Development d. Responsiveness Question 2 Marks: 1 The viscera (or guts) occupy a space known as the ________ body cavity. Choose one answer. a. cranial b. ventral c. dorsal d. orbital e. vertebral Question 3 Marks: 1 A person is lying on the bed gazing at the ceiling.
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According to the news published by BBC on 31 January, 2001, there were few cases of illnesses related to the spill. Most of these patients were sick because the contamination lowered their immune system. This was specially seen on kids. Chronic respiratory disease was seen in most of the kids after the spill. The health officers of Baia Mare had reported as six time the safe level of cyanide had been detected in the bloods of these kids (“Mining and the destruction of Baia mare”, 2012). The Baia
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After reviewing the information that was gathered, I have come up with these two Nursing Diagnosis: 1. Impaired Gas Exchange r/t ventilation- perfusion imbalance AEB ( havent met pt. yet) Assess: assess oxygen saturation Outcome: the patient will demonstrate improved ventilation and adequate oxygenation with oxygen saturation monitoring during PCS. Intervention: the nurse will keep the patients head of bed elevated to forty five degrees at all times. Intervention: the nurse will administer
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inspiration and expiration. It was noted that she was well-developed in mild distress. The differential diagnosis for this patient bronchitis, allergic rhinitis, chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (COPD), and asthma exacerbation. Bronchitis is a respiratory condition that is characterized by inflammation of the lung mucus membrane. Typical symptoms are a persistent coughing, shortness of breath (SOB), chest discomfort, and
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produced by the machines. According to the Australian Exposure Standard, this could mean that the concentration in that area is succeeding the standard’s limit. In such condition, the ozone can cause serious health issues include: eye and upper respiratory tract irritation; headache; and temporary loss of the ability to smell. Furthermore, having the photocopiers run in such close proximity to workers can cause possible discomfort from the heat, light and noise generated during the photocopying process
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Pulmonary function tests Email this page to a friend Share on facebook Share on twitter Bookmark & Share Printer-friendly version Pulmonary function tests are a group of tests that measure how well the lungs take in and release air and how well they move gases such as oxygen from the atmosphere into the body's circulation. How the Test is Performed Spirometry measures airflow. By measuring how much air you exhale, and how quickly, spirometry can evaluate a broad range of lung diseases. In
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Case Study – Chronic Bronchitis Admitting History A 68 year old retired geologist arrived in the emergency room with his daughter. Well known to the respiratory care consult team, he has a 40 year history of smoking 1.5 packs of cigarettes a day, is widowed, lives alone, and has difficulty managing his daily activities. For the past week the man has experienced increased dyspnea and cough and has been unable to care for himself. On observation, his personal hygiene appeared to have deteriorated
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