ESSEX HEALTH PROTECTION UNIT Part of the INFECTION CONTROL GUIDELINES CARE HOMES Issued January 2004 Revised April 2006 and December 2007 2 ESSEX HEALTH PROTECTION UNIT INFECTION CONTROL GUIDELINES FOR CARE HOMES SECTION B – INFECTION‚ ITS CAUSES AND SPREAD 1. The Causes of Infection An understanding of commonly encountered mi cro-organisms is essential for good infection control practice. Micro-organism s that cause disease are referred to as pathogenic organisms.
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NST Exam 2 Study Guide! I. Proteins Function of body protein: antibodies in the immune system‚ muscle contraction and movement‚ enzymes that facilitate biochemical reactions (catalysts)‚ hormones that regulate bodily activities‚ structural proteins that provide support‚ such as with keratin and collagen‚ found in connective tissues‚ storage proteins store amino acids‚ transport proteins carry molecules/nutrients from one place to another (i.e. hemoglobin). Also contributes to acid base balance
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Lab test results show a positive anti-HCV and confirm that Chad has Hepatitis C. The nurse explains to Chad that Hepatitis is liver disease with inflammation of the cells of the liver. Chad states "I can’t have Hepatitis. I had all three of the vaccinations before I started working as a paramedic." There are five major types of viral Hepatitis: A‚ B‚ C‚ D‚ and E. 1. What information about the vaccination series for Hepatitis received by healthcare workers will the nurse use in response to
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DRUGS TO TREAT CANCERS & DRUGS TO TREAT NAUSEA AND VOMITING OBJECTIVES 1. State the rationale for the use of antineoplastic agents in the treatment of cancer. Antineoplastic agents (cell cycle specific or cell cycle nonspecific) target rapidly growing cells – malignant cells rapidly divide (uncontrolled growth) and are unable to repair DNA damage. Also used as adjuvant for post-excision of tumor to prevent recurrence of cancer. 2. Outline the phases of the cell division cycle. G0 Phase:
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community-acquired pneumonia. Other pathogens that may cause pneumonia are Haemophilus influenza and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. (Schmitt‚ 2011) Many clients with pneumonia may have flushed cheeks‚ bright eyes‚ chest or pleuritic pain or discomfort‚ myalgia‚ headache‚ chills‚ fever‚ cough‚ tachycardia‚ tachypnea‚ and sputum production. Severe chest muscle weakness may also be present. Crackles or wheezes are heard upon auscultation. (Ignatavicius‚ 2006) Some people have an underlying problem which increases
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Major Care Plan Student Name: Jane Doe Date of Care: 10/15/13 Pt. Initials: RC Rm #: 453-2 Chief Complaint: Abdominal Pain Medical Diagnosis: Acute Appendicitis/Laparoscopic Appendectomy BCF’s & Power Components Universal Self-Care Requisites Developmental Requisites Health Deviations Requisites Self-Care Deficits Unable or Unwilling: BCF: 1. Age: 64 years 2. Gender: Male 3. Developmental State: a. (Erikson Theory) Integrity vs. Despair. b. Cognitive: Alert/Oriented
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CASE STUDY I. PERSONAL DATA Name: Juana Talion Age: 45 years old Birth Date: May 6‚ 1976 Address: Caramoran‚ Cataduanes Civil Status: Married Gender: Female Religion: Roman Catholic Date and time of admission: September 20‚ 2010 10:30am Chief complaint: hypogastric mass Tentative Diagnosis: myoma uteri Attending physician: Dr. Espinola II. HEALTH HISTORY a. History of Present Illness Juana Talion‚
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COURSE CODE: PAMA11004 ASSIGNMENT #2: Case Review Bio-psycho-social Approach in Treatment of Post-traumatic Chronic Widespread Pain PREPARED BY: George Boghozian DUE DATE: April 22‚ 2012 Introduction This paper is about reviewing the case of Mrs. M. A.; a 53-year-old lady presented with chronic widespread pain (CWP) in spine‚ chest‚ both knees‚ and both shoulders in addition to generalized muscle stiffness‚ fatigue‚ headaches and dizziness. These symptoms are due to injuries
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health care delivery system in Ghana. OH NHCOCH3 Figure 1: Chemical Structure of Paracetamol Paracetamol is very much used for antipyresis and analgesia without prescription. The drug is useful in mild to moderate pain such as headache‚ myalgia and postpartum pain. It is a very good alternative for mild to moderate pain in patients who cannot take aspirin because of allergy‚ haemophilia‚ history of peptic ulcer and asthma. (Katzung‚ 1989). As a result of the Ghana government’s policy
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CONTENTS EAR NOSE THROAT ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 CERUMEN IMPACTION (EAR WAX BLOCKAGE) ............................................................................................................................... 2 OTITIS EXTERNA (SWIMMER’S EAR) .......................................................................................
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