Microbiology Study Guide Chapters 1-6 Chapter 1 Main Themes of Microbiology Microorganisms Most are not Pathogens Prokaryotic-no nucleus or organelles Very simplistic—like bacteria Eukaryotic-has nucleus and organelles like mitochondria Includes fungus‚ and animals Acellular-not even a complete cell Includes viruses and prions like those that cause Mad Cow disease Six main types of microorganisms Bacterium (prokaryotic) Fungus (eukaryotic) Algae (eukaryotic) Virus (acellular)
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POST TEST: COMMUNICABLE DISEASE NURSING 1. A nurse is given a subcutaneous injection to a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The nurse disposes of the used needle and syringe by: a. Recapping the needle and discarding the syringe in the disposal unit b. Placing the uncapped needle and syringe in a labeled‚ rigid plastic container c. Breaking the needle before discarding it d. Placing the uncapped needle and syringe in a labeled cardboard box Answer –
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Hui Xin Matriculation No.: U061710N Date of Submission: 23/2/2009 Introduction The main reproductive health issues faced by adolescents and young adults are Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) such as gonorrhea‚ syphilis‚ AIDs and Chlamydia and unwanted pregnancies. The main issues mentioned above are mainly faced by youths in developed countries. It is reflected by the increasing prevalence of STIs and unwanted pregnancies among youths in developed countries such as Singapore (“Teen
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Unit 9 The principles of infection prevention and control. 1.1 As an employee it is our responsibility to take all precautionary measures to prevent and control the spread of infection in the workplace; this means working safely to protect myself‚ other members of staff‚ the patients and all other individuals from infection. As a health worker we should; Maintain high standards of personal health and hygiene‚ where possible we should avoid coming in to contact with pathogens‚ such as
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Assessment 2 – Formal Essay in Human Relationships and Life Transitions Being an Adult INTRODUCTION Throughout this essay‚ I will be discussing the transition of adolescence. This transition is a stage of development between childhood and adulthood‚ from about 12 to 20 years of age. This transition from childhood to adulthood is smooth for some but rough for others(Caspi‚ 2000). This essay will discuss predictable and non-predictable elements of the transition. Health in adolescence issues this
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Gould: Pathophysiology for the Health Professions‚ 4th Edition Chapter 04: Infection Test Bank-MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Bacteria that form a cluster of spheres are called: a. | Bacilli | b. | Diplococcic | c. | Staphylococci | d. | Streptococci | 2. An anaerobe requires which specific environment? a. | a dry environment | b. | an acidic medium | c. | air at temperature less than 61° F/16° C | d. | the absence of oxygen | 3. The presence of the bacterial capsule: a.
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RAK MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY RAK COLLEGE OF NURSING- RNBSN YEAR 1 ADVANCED NURSING CONCEPT -3&4 PROBLEM BASED LEARNING-NO.1 GROUP 3 Name of the Faculty: Vimala Edwin Date: 15-01-2013 Group Leader: Jayanthi Scriber: Joncy Kutty Samuel Group 3 Roll No: From (31-40) Group Members: 1. 12090531 Elizabeth Thomas 2. 12090532 Susan 3. 12090533 Joncy kutty Samuel 4. 12090534 Amble 5. 12090535 Amina
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NT’s Effects Risks Benefits Legalized or Illegal Agonist Antagonist Acid Agonist at the serotonin receptors Increase in blood pressure and heart rate Dizziness Loss of appetite Dry mouth Sweating Nausea Numbness Tremors Becomes delusional Hallucinations Impaired depth/time/shape/size perceptions Panic attacks Severe depression Losing control May treat disorders like alcoholism‚ PTSD and anxiety Should be illegal cause it is widely misused by many Barbiturates
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Teen Pregnancies‚ STD’s‚ and Their Consequences Allison Dry COM/220 July 21‚ 2010 Camisha Williams Teen Pregnancies‚ STD’s‚ and Their Consequences Remember being a teenager and the cool thing to do was to smoke cigarettes? Or to act like you were with the candy sticks that had the red tips on them? Well now we all know that smoking is not the cool thing to do‚ but now there is something new that everyone thinks is the cool thing to do. Teen pregnancies are a big issue right now. 1/3 of
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Heathy Anderson County Community Health Nursing (CHN) Healthy County Healthy People! April 8‚ 2015 Healthy Anderson County 1 Healthy Anderson County Mission Working together as a community to promote the health and wellness of Anderson County residents April 8‚ 2015 Healthy Anderson County 2 Anderson County ~ Who Are We? Area: 715.43 square miles (2010) (United States Census‚ 2015) Population 187‚126 (2010) Anderson (United States South Census‚ 2015) County U.S. Carolina Racial/Ethnic
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