3: implications with rational for the following (related to Adi) - pain - dehydration - temperature Practise exam Case study 1 Adi: Adi is a 22 year old woman who was on holiday camping when she noticed a blister on her right ankle. She covered it with waterproof plaster so that she was able to swim in the lake. Over a two day period the blister became increasingly reddened and swollen. After becoming increasingly unwell Adi presents at the emergency department distressed‚ pale‚ shivering
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Health inequities are preventable‚ socially produced disparities in the health of groups of people that are systematic in their unequal and unfair distribution across the population (1). This is unlike the similar and often inaccurately substituted word “inequality” which merely refers to the uneven distribution of health status or health resources. Equitable health care ensures equal access and utilisation of services for equal need. To achieve this it must be recognised that different populations
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Respiratory Disorders Management and Care Our respiratory system is like a battery in our car‚ without it we will not be able to generate the heart and the rest of our body. There is an old proverb that states‚ "Life is in the breath. He who half breathes half lives." If you have allergies‚ asthma‚ or other breathing problems‚ this proverb may sound very familiar. But a greater understanding of your breathing problems‚ along with an accurate medical diagnosis and effective treatment‚ can help
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manifestations will be discussed. SC is a neurologic manifestation of ARF hypothesised to trigger an autoimmune response leading to movement abnormalities and neuropsychiatric disturbances. The initial illness is usually characterized by pharyngitis‚ followed by a symptom free period of between 1-5 weeks (Cardoso 2010). The patient then develops ARF‚ an inflammatory disease that affects multiple tissues and organs including the joints‚ skin‚ heart‚ and brain. The disease usually develops in
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Disease Etiology Transmission Landmark Signs/Symptoms Special Characteristics/Interesting Information Impetigo Staphlococcus aureusDirect Contact Itching; crusty‚ honey-colored‚ & flaky scabs typically around mouth Affects children 2-5 years Can heal with no treatment needed Scaled Skin Syndrome StaphlococcusSystemic Infection of normal microbiotaDesquamation (peeling of the skin) Treatment: Antibiotics Frequent in hospital nurseries Necrotizing fasciitis Streptococcus Pyogenes“Flesh eating”
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Tonsillitis is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils. The inflammation usually extends to the adenoid and the lingual tonsils; therefore‚ the term pharyngitis may also be used (1). Tonsillitis most often occurs in children; however‚ the condition rarely occurs in children younger than 2 years. Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus species typically occurs in children aged 5-15 years‚ while viral tonsillitis is more common in younger children (1). Most cases of bacterial tonsillitis are caused by group
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other adverse effects and communities build resistance to them. A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia. Pharyngitis Pharyngitis - bacterial; Sore throat Last reviewed: January 8‚ 2012. Pharyngitis‚ or sore throat‚ is discomfort‚ pain‚ or scratchiness in the throat. It often makes it painful to swallow. See also: * Infectious mononucleosis * Strep throat Causes‚ incidence‚ and risk factors Pharyngitis is caused by swelling (inflammation) of the pharynx‚ which is in the back of the throat‚ between
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Chapter 21: Diseases of the Respiratory System Question Type: Multiple Choice 1) The upper respiratory tract consists of the: a) pharynx b) nasal cavity c) primary bronchi d) two of these choices Answer: d Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 1: LO 21.1 Review the anatomy of the upper and lower respiratory tract as it pertains to microbial defenses. Section Reference 1: Section 21.1 Components of the Respiratory System 2) Middle ear infections are common in children because _____. a) they
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Infectious Mononucleosis and Community Health Nursing Infectious mononucleosis (IM)‚ or "mono‚" is a communicable disease that is most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). EBV is one of the most common human viruses found all over the world‚ and most people will become infected with it at some point in their lives (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]‚ 2014a). However‚ not all people infected with EBV will develop IM. By understanding the epidemiologic triangle of IM and
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after ADHD diagnosis Well-child visits‚ ages 3-6 Medicate appropriately (12-50 years old) Appropriate antibiotic use‚ adults with acute bronchitis Access for children ages 7-11 Diabetes Appropriate testing and care‚ children with pharyngitis Rating personal doctor Adolescent well-care visits Women’s Reproductive Health Rating specialists Timeliness of prenatal checkups Rating care received Postpartum care Satisfaction with Health Plan Services Cancer Screening
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