Task 4- distinction Explain the difference in lymphatic function in health and disease The lymphatic system can also be known as the immune system. White blood cells are located near places where there could be pathogens entering‚ such as the tonsils. They are found in these places because they protect entry into the body. If pathogens do try to enter then the white blood cells will become activated and will attack the area of infection. They become activated when the dendritic cell engulfs neutrophils
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few nurses who look after children from the day they are born to their teenage years; therefore‚ these nurses tend to work in hospitals and clinics‚ give screenings and immunizations‚ and treat common illnesses of children such as chickenpox and tonsillitis. Also‚ they “make preliminary or final diagnoses of illnesses and injuries”(Every Nurse). For example‚ a pediatric nurse can diagnose a heart murmur in a newborn patient and get it checked by speaking with the operating doctor. To become a pediatric
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eukaryotes that parasites are a part of‚ which Fungi is too. Parasites are different from bacteria or viruses because their cells share many features with human cells. 2. Bacteria: Food poisoning. (Salmonella). Whooping cough. Tuberculosis. Tonsillitis. Ear infections. MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). Meningitis. Viruses: Chicken pox. AIDS/HIV. Mumps Common cold. Herpes. Fungi: Athlete foot. Yeast infections. Ringworm Thrush. Parasites: Tapeworms. Schistosomiasis
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Complete the following 2 exercises 1. Provide the CPT-4 code for the Respiratory System. A. Patient underwent bilateral diagnostic nasal endoscopy. The physician inserted an endoscope into the left nostril to evaluate nasal structures. The right nostril was also examined. ------------------------Answer: 31231-50 B. Patient presents with a six- month history of hoarseness. The physician performs a laryngoscopy. The patient is prepped in the usual fashion. A fiberoptic laryngoscope is
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1.2 Identify common illnesses and infections caused by bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites. Common illnesses and infections caused by bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites are: Bacteria: Salmonella‚ tuberculosis‚ MRSA‚ food poisoning‚ tonsillitis Viruses: Common cold‚ warts‚ AIDS/HIV Fungi: Athletes foot‚ yeast infection‚ ring worm Parasites: worms‚ malaria 1.3 Describe what is meant by ’infection’ and ’colonisation’ Infection is the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms that
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bacteria causes a lack of bacterial cell wall leading to death. Amoxicillin is used to treat several forms of infections of the nose‚ ear‚ skin‚ urinary tract‚ or throat and other infections caused by bacteria‚ such as bronchitis‚ pneumonia‚ and tonsillitis. R.T. was prescribed amoxicillin to treat acute otitis media‚ infection of the right ear. Amoxicillin 750 mg/15 mL by oral suspension every 12 hours for 10 day. This dose is appropriate for the treatment of acute otitis
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American Army totalled 18%. In World War II‚ it fell to less than 1%. In addition to pneumonia and blood poisoning‚ the major causes of death‚ in hospitals‚ during the war‚ strep throat‚ scarlet fever‚ diphtheria‚ syphilis‚ gonorrhea‚ meningitis‚ tonsillitis‚ rheumatic fever‚ and many other diseases were successfully treated with penicillin. Fleming would‚ unfortunately‚ make a prediction that would come true. That the use of penicillin would‚ in time‚ be of limited value because bacteria would eventually
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which turn into fine pink / red rash which feels like sand paper. Swollen neck glands Loss of appetite Nausea White coating on the tongue which peels a few days later‚ leaving it red and swollen‚ sometimes referred to as strawberry tongue Tonsillitis Sore throat High temperature Coughing Headaches White pus filled spots on the tonsils (2.2) Describe actions to take when children/young people are ill or injured. If a child shows signs of illness or are not feeling well‚ the school will
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Not only did my doctor diagnose my tonsillitis‚ but I also wholeheartedly believed that he had magical powers. He seemed like any other person‚ though he wore a long white coat with a funny-looking necklace. Not to mention‚ this stranger fixed the problem when even my all-capable parents were unable to do so. In the light of being told that he did this on a daily basis‚ I was determined to become just like him. Ordinarily‚ disease is ubiquitous. In my family alone‚ I witnessed relatives struggle
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can spread from person to person. 1.2 Common illnesses and infection caused by bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites are: Common Cold Influenza ( Flu ) Hepatitis Herpes Mumps Measles or Rubella Warts Salmonella Tuberculosis Impetigo Pneumonia Tonsillitis Escherichia Chalmydia Malaria Taxoplasmosis Athletes foot Ringworm 1.3 Colonisation is the presence of bacteria on a body surface ( like on the skin‚ mouth‚ intestines or airway) without causing disease in the person. The infected person may
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