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pathophysiology: study of functional or physiologic changes in the body that result from disease processes
Obesity: It is a chronic disease that develops from the interaction between genetics and the environment. It manifests as an abnormal increase in the proportion of fat cells in the body.
The adjustment or response to stress can be:: Physical, mental or emotional 3. Adaptation is defined as: restoration of homeostatis to the internal environmental system
Distal Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk Example: The knee is distal to the thigh: Definition and position
unstable angina: severe coronary artery disease, complicated by vasospasm, platelet aggregation or transient coronary thrombi or emboli medical emergency! pain at rest that is not relieved by nitro or rest!
Lifestyle and Practice to Promote Wellness older adults: Yearly flu vaccine pneumococcal vaccine Shingles vaccine tetanus and booster every 10 years wear seat belts alcohol in moderation avoid smoking smoke detectors prevent falls - waxed floors and scattered...
Children Age Assessment: Understanding the child's inner feelings & emotions Parents have to be present and can often best describe the child's behaviors, performance, and conduct
Hemorrhage: -can occur during the first 24 hrs after delivery - assessment; significant bleeding perineal pad is soaked within 15 mins; increased pulse rate, decrease bp
15. PROBABLE SIGNS OF PREGNANCY: (examiners objective findings) Positive pregnancy test, enlarge abdomen uterus, Gooddells signs, chadwick, hegars signs, ballottement, braxtons hicks contractions
Having an easy time asserting oneself toward people in authority. Experiencing tension when communicating an issue with someone in authority. Taking notes during a meeting, document when you believe a leader made an incorrect statement in your notes. Bel...
You are working in the emergency department and receive a patient who was admitted via ambulance. The patient is alert, but the injuries are severe. What are your priorities when collecting this patient's emergency database?
c, d, e: You are reviewing assessment data of a 45-year-old male patient who had recent surgery and rates his pain at 8 on a 10-point scale. As you review the electronic health record, you note which of the following cues related to the patient's pain? S...