healthcare workers at risk of ethical dilemma is the process of do not resuscitate or DNR. “A do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order is a written medical order that documents a patient’s wishes regarding resuscitation and‚ more specifically‚ the patient’s desire to avoid cardiopulmonary resuscitation “CPR”. (Payne & Thornlow‚ 2008‚ 11). DNR is one of the most important
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Background: Mr. A is a 65-year-old male admitted on 3/7 for pacemaker revision and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) epicardial lead placement. He is currently post op day 6. Mr. A has a history of viral cardiomyopathy which was diagnosed 3/2016. His ejection fraction is estimated to be 30%. Following the removal of a cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) device in 11/2017‚ Mr. A was required to wear a LifeVest. In the past‚ Mr. A has undergone three implantable cardioverter defibrillator
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Paramedics Today‚ we live in a world where paramedic do pre-hospital emergency care to increase his or her chances of survival in an accident. Paramedic are the highest class in the Emergency Medical Service unit and can do more advance procedures than an EMT. While they may not make that much money‚ they do it for our survival out in the world. People’s lives‚ often depend on their quick response and care. Paramedics and EMT respond to emergency calls‚ performing medical services and transporting
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What They Do Nurse Practitioners have many duties‚ such as performing physical exams and observing patients‚ perform and order diagnostic tests‚ give patients medicine and treatments. They serve as primary and specialty care providers‚ delivering advanced nursing services to patients. Nurse practitioners usually care for a certain population of people. For example‚ NP’s may work in adult and geriatric health‚ or psychiatric and mental health. They also assess patients and determine the best way
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The nurse is performing her admission assessment of a patient. When grading arterial pulses‚ a 1+ pulse indicates: Above normal perfusion. Absent perfusion. Normal perfusion. Diminished perfusion. Murmurs that indicate heart disease are often accompanied by other symptoms such as: Dyspnea on exertion. Subcutaneous emphysema. Thoracic petechiae. Periorbital edema. Which pregnancy-related physiologic change would place the patient with a history of cardiac disease at the greatest risk of
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The ease of breathing is a subconscious action that is a fundamental part of life. A professional manner is the foundation on which an assessment and quality patient care is built. It is vital that nurses have sound knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system to be able to carry out a respiratory assessment. It is essential that nurses are able to recognise and assess symptoms of respiratory dysfunction to provide early‚ effective and appropriate interventions to improve patient
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|Dialysis Practice Area |% of Test | |A. Clinical |50% | |B. Technical |23% | |C. Environment |15% | |D. Role |12%
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PULSE OXIMETRY Submitted by: Joshua Martin Rhoanne Feleo Submitted to: Mrs. Fontanilla Pulse Oximetry What is a Pulse Oximeter? * A Pulse Oximeter is a device used to perform the diagnostic procedure for determining the: * Percentage of hemoglobin (Hb) that is saturated with oxygen The oxygen
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Discuss how Yolen’s perspective on personal discovery is conveyed in Briar Rose. Jane Yolen conveys the idea about personal discovery by taking the reader on journey with the characters. This journey helps the characters find out who they are and where they belong. It is not easy trying to understand oneself. Throughout the novel the readers see the characters form strong relationships with one another‚ and stick together through the hard and good times. This helps the characters find out who
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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Nurse Licensure Examination Passer (Philippines) July 2011 Board Rating: 79.00% 3-Day IV Therapy Training Program November 11-13‚ 2011 Allah Valley Medical Specialists Center‚ Inc. Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation as May 1-2‚ 2009 trained by the Philippine National Red Cross First Aid Provider as trained by the Philippine National April 27-30‚ 2009 Red Cross RELATED LEARNING EXPERIENCES Institution Area South Cotabato
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