THE CHEST EXAMINATION Physical examination of the chest The chest indicates the region that lies under the neck and above the abdomen. Chest wall is composed of sternum‚ ribs‚ and vertebras. The anterior part is a little shorter than the posterior part. Chest examination includes many components: chest shape‚ chest wall‚ breasts‚ vessels‚ mediastinum‚ bronchus‚ lung‚ pleura‚ heart‚ and lymph nodes‚ etc. In addition to general physical examination‚ the following check methods have been
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Cardiac arrest is confirmed by absence of signs of circulation‚ loss of consciousness; respiratory arrest (may be in 30 seconds after cardiac arrest) and enlargement of pupils (may be in 90 seconds after cardiac arrest). Jacobs et al.‚ (2004) The temporal sequence of cardiac arrest can be explained by a 3-phased time sensitive model. These phases include electrical (lasting 0 to 4 minutes from time of cardiac arrest)‚ circulatory (lasting 4 to 10 minutes from time of cardiac arrest)‚ and metabolic
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dehydration secondary to a 4-day history of vomiting. During the interview‚ he describes attending a family reunion and states that perhaps he “ate something bad.” Upon admission his vital signs are a temperature of 102.7°F‚ heart rate of 116 bpm‚ respiratory rate of 18 breaths/min‚ and blood pressure of 86/54 mm Hg. The nurse also notes the patient has dry mucous membranes and tenting of skin. The physician orders an IV to be started with 0.45% normal saline‚ and orders a serum electrolytes and an arterial
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Student___________ Inst_______________ Date___01/19/2013_____________________ Client Initials: __________ Age: __69_____ WT:_204_____ HT:___5’10”_ Medical Diagnosis/Research of Medical Diagnosis: A vertebral compression fracture is a fracture that can happen when the bones of the spine break due to trauma‚ but it can also be caused by osteoporosis‚ cancer‚ and other conditions. Symptoms include pain‚ weakness‚ tingling‚ incontinence‚ and more. Many tests can diagnose a vertebral
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injury occurs If event is treated during this stage‚ prognosis is good This phase has few s/s Maintenance phase Significant fall in GFR and tubular necrosis Oliguria may develop Azotemia‚ fluid retention‚ electrolyte imbalances‚ and metabolic acidosis develops Salt and water retention cause edema‚ increasing the risk for heart failure and pulmonary edema
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include defibrillation‚ airway management‚ and use of drugs and medications. Comparatively‚ Basic Life Support is emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation‚ control of bleeding‚ treatment of shock‚ acidosis‚ and poisoning; stabilization of injuries and wounds; and basic first aid. If a patient comes in respiratory distress the Veterinary Assistant or Technician will ask the client if they would like CPR to be done on their patient. If so‚ do they want Basic Life Support or Advanced Life Support? LVT explained
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Checklist for Lecture Exam 1 Chapter 1 ANATOMY : The study of structure PHYSIOLOGY: The study of function. Levels of organization CHEMICAL LEVEL: includes Atoms ( C‚O‚ H‚ N)‚ the smallest units of matter. These 4 are essential to life. Atoms bond together to form MOLECULES. CELLULAR LEVEL: Molecules combine to form Organelles. Organelles function together to form a CELL‚ the smallest unit of life. There are different types of cells with different functions. A cell consists of
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PREPARED BY IRFAN MIR ---- USMLE STEP 2 CK KICK THE BOARDS BEFORE U CONSIDER THESE NOTES PLZ READ THIS. CONTENTS NOTES FROM KAPLAN Q BOOK & MOCK EXAM ---------------------------------------------- page 2 - 24 NOTES FROM PASSING STEP 2CK 2009 - 2010 ------------------------------------------------- page 24 - 65 NOTES FROM KAPLAN REVIEW BOOK 2009 --------------------------------------------------- page 65 - 134 NOTES FORM UW Q BANK 2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------
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blood and body cells. The blood has an excess of corrosive (or too minimal base)‚ bringing about a reduction in blood pH. Acidosis is exorbitant blood sharpness brought on by an excess of corrosive in the blood or lost bicarbonate from the blood (metabolic acidosis)‚ or by a development of carbon dioxide in the blood that outcomes from poor lung work or moderate breathing (respiratory
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PHARMACOLOGY: Williams has some medications that he was using before he was brought to the hospital. Going through his medication history‚ he was using some medication for hypertension which include in his home medication. His home medications and over-the counter medication are: Lopressor (Metoprolol) 50mg by mouth daily for blood pressure and heart problem‚ Lisinopril 12.5mg by mouth daily using it for high blood pressure too‚ Crestor (Rosuvastain) 20mg by mouth taking with Super‚ used for high
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