...(such as the Indigenous people, people in remote areas and socio-economically disadvantaged people) and children are the group who is more vulnerable to illness and disease. The purpose of this essay is to describe three ways the health status of Australian people is reported and use these to compare the health status of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australian children. The three indicators to be described are asthma, oral health and physical activity. Each indicator will describe and then compare the health between Aboriginal children and non-Aboriginal children. In 2011,...
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...characters compare to chronic bronchitis COPD. First, emphysema is impairing the surface of gas exchange and air trapped in the lung due to alveoli damaged. So, patient needs more energy to breathing and therefore, most patients are losing weight and skinny. Also, patient use accessory muscle to breathe for example, pursed-lip breathing and lean forward to breath. Unlikely bronchitis COPD, emphysematous COPD not producing sputum and productive cough because there’s no inflammation in bronchial wall. Auscultation reveals diminished breath sound and there’s no crackled sound due to destruction of alveoli. Lastly bronchitis COPD decreasing the ventilation and increasing the cardiac output due obstruction in airway without damaging the capillary bed but emphysematous COPD is increasing ventilation due to damaging in the capillary bed. Reference Medline Plus (Feb 24, 2014) Hematocrit Retrieved from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003646.htm Rachel nail (July 18,2012) Blood gas test Retrieved from http://www.healthline.com/health/blood-gases#Overview1 American thoracic society (Feb 2, 2012) What is COPD? Retrieved from http://www.thoracic.org/clinical/copd-guidelines/for-patients/what-is-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd.php 5. What effects would his respiratory disease have on his cardiovascular function? Pulmonary hypertension is known as one of the most common complication of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Pulmonary...
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...diabetes mellitus and early manifestations. 4. Compare and contrast hypoglycemia with hyperglycemia. 5. Describe the chronic complications associated with diabetes mellitus. 6. Differentiate diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar non-ketosis (HHNK). 7. Explain the effects of excess and deficit of thyroid hormone. Learning activities: 1. Read Chapter 31-33 in Porth. 2. Access the power point presentation in course documents. 3. Answer the following study questions: a. Why would a teenager with diabetes mellitus be more likely to have acute complications than an older adult? b. Compare the manifestations of DKA and HHNK. c. Describe two chronic complications of diabetes mellitus and discuss preventive measures for each. d. Identify the effects of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism in an adult. Complete the following case analysis: A 45-year-old female develops Graves’ disease (hyperthyroidism). She is married with two children ages 8 and 10. She works full-time as a grocery store clerk and goes to school part-time two evenings each week. During the past month, her mother died in an automobile accident and her father was diagnosed with prostate cancer. She has noticed that she has lost weight over the past 6 months, has become increasingly nervous, and has an intolerance to heat. 1. What places this woman at risk for developing Graves’ disease? 2. What manifestations would you expect to...
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...Task 2 Compare and contrast the life span and the diseases and illnesses profile for an infant born today in the developed world and in the developing world. Sierra Leone (developing country) United States of America (developed country) Life expectancy 47.5years 78.7 years Population 5.4 million 313.9 million Fertility rate 6.3 births per women 1.8 births per women Effecting factors • pervasive poverty • high level of illiteracy significantly among females • limited access to safe drinking water • proper sanitation • malnutrition • overcrowded housing • access to quality health services • obesity • lack of a healthy life style • eating and workout habits • smoking • drinking Diseases • Malaria • Acute Respiratory Illnesses • STI • Diarrhoea • Heart disease • Cancer • Chronic lower respiratory disease • Stroke • Accidents • Diabetes If a baby girl was born in a developing country such as Sierra Leone, her chances of survival are minimum. The effecting factors of life expectancy is primarily based on the lack of resource her county has to ensure her survival. Factors such as "limited access to safe drinking water" is a non-problem to a child born in a developed country. In regards, to diseases many individuals in developing countries do not live long enough to contract any chronic illness. Developing countries are plagues with acute diseases, like Malaria and STI's that demolish their population because they lack efficient health care....
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...Exam #4 Review Comprehensive and/or early Weeks Know all conditions that cause splenomegaly All associated diseases with EBV Week 1 Mechanisms of Cellular Adaptation Types of necrosis and pathology where most likely found. Apply the definitions of Atrophy, hypertrophy, hyperplasia, hypoplasia, dysplasia, and metaplasia. Week 2 Pain Throughout Organ Systems General anatomy of kidneys, appendix, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, male and female reproductive organs. Costochondritis vs Angina Pectoris vs Myocardial Infarctions. Rheumatoid arthritis Gout lab findings Week 3 Fluid Balance and Edema Electrolyte imbalances of sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Intra and Extra cellular concentrations of sodium and potassium as related to osmotic balance. Know the physical signs/symptoms of electrolyte imbalances including hyper and hypo natremia, kalemia, and calcemia. SIADH lab and imaging findings Diabetes insipidus lab and imaging findings Week 4 Topic 4 Acidosis and Alkalosis Know your acid-bases! Week 5 Topic 5 Cardiovascular Causes of Fatigue Cor-pulmonale, cardiomyopathies Week 6 Topic 6 Thyroid, Adrenal, Liver Fatigue Hashimoto’s thyroiditis vs. DeQuervain vs. nodular goiter vs. secondary hypothyroidism Cirrhosis, Addison disease lab tests and hormone responsible. Is it high or low? Week 7 Topic 7 Bleeding as Indicator of Disease Pathophysiology of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Pathophysiology of Hemophilia Ulcers Week 8...
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...Obesity outranks both smoking and drinking in its deleterious effects on health and health costs. by Roland Sturm ABSTRACT: This paper compares the effects of obesity, overweight, smoking, and problem drinking on health care use and health status based on national survey data. Obesity has roughly the same association with chronic health conditions as does twenty years’ aging; this greatly exceeds the associations of smoking or problem drinking. Utilization effects mirrors the health effects. Obesity is associated with a 36 percent increase in inpatient and outpatient spending and a 77 percent increase in medications, compared with a 21 percent increase in inpatient and outpatient spending and a 28 percent increase in medications for current smokers and smaller effects for problem drinkers. Nevertheless, the latter two groups have received more consistent attention in recent decades in clinical practice and public health policy. M a n y b e h a v i o r a l r i s k f a c t o r s , chief among them smoking, heavy drinking, and obesity, are known causes of chronic health conditions. Chronic health conditions, like cancer, diabetes, or heart disease, in turn are primary drivers of health care spending, disability, and death. This paper compares the associations of smoking, problem drinking, and obesity with health care use and chronic conditions. All three risk factors are prevalent, although only obesity has dramatically increased over the past twenty-five years...
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...Disparities of Native Americans Grand Canyon University Health Care Disparities of Native Americans For many years, the Native American lived a balanced, spiritual lifestyle in which the body played a vital role in the trio with the spirit and mind. One may presume the Native American to be the least at risk for health issues. Yet, they are plagued with several risk factors for chronic diseases. In fact, one adult Native American out of five will suffer from two or more chronic health issues (CDC, 2014). How did a racial community evolve from living off the land full of fresh vegetables, and fishing for lean proteins to be found with such a downtrodden health care outlook? This essay will answer this introductory question as a compare and contrast to non-American Natives’ health statuses are presented. Today, healthy living and good nutrition is not a common finding within 566 known tribal communities or more than 5.2 million American Indians existing within the United States (CDC, 2014). The American Indian is categorically within the highest risk for many chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and alcoholism. Motor vehicle related injuries and deaths rates are also estimated to be 2-4 times the rates of other races and ethnicities. Infant death rates are also significantly higher compared to non-American Indian families (CDC, 2014). To Native Americans health promotion involves a holistic view. A harmony exists within the community connected...
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...diabetes are two diseases that can be compared and contrasted according to the type. Diabetes Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the pancreas no longer produces insulin. Diabetes can be classified according to two types; * Type 1 * Type 2 Compare and contrast Type 1 and Type 2 * Similarities * Differences Preventative Measures * Prevention * Causes * Treatment Type 1 and 2 diabetes are two diseases that can be compared and contrasted according to the type. A. Type 1 The pancreas no longer makes insulin or an extremely amount of insulin. B. Type 2 The body neither uses its insulin effectively, nor does it produce enough insulin. Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are two diseases that can be compared and contrasted according to their similarities and differences. A. Similarities Both are genetic diseases Both have similar complications Treatment B. Differences Symptoms Complications Risks Preventive Management A. Type 1 Balanced Healthy Diet Exercise Medication B. Type 2 Insulin management Balanced Healthy Diet Exercise Conclusion A. Diabetes mellitus is a group of diseases characterized by a high level of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin secretion and insulin action. B. Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes can be compared and contrasted in; Type of diabetes, similarities and differences, and management. Diabetes is a chronic disease that unfortunately...
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...Health Promotion among Diverse Populations According to the 2010 U.S. census report, approximately 36 percent of the population belong to a racial or ethnic minority, of which 17 percent is represented by the Hispanic community. (“Minority Health," 2014, p. 1). The author of this paper has chosen to compare and contrast the health status of the Hispanic community to the national average in the United States. In order to promote health and wellness, it is first of all necessary to assess the overall health, morbidity and mortality rates of the Hispanic population. This ethnic group is comprised of several different nationalities including, but not limited to, the well-established populations of Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans as well as the relatively newer groups of Dominicans, Salvadorians, Guatemalans and Columbians. There are many variations in health status among these groups, but all have a common denominator when it comes to mortality. The leading causes of death among the Hispanic community includes, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic liver disease and cirrhosis, chronic lower respiratory disease, stroke, unintentional injuries, kidney disease, influenza and pneumonia. ("Minority Health," 2014, p. 2). Among all of these debilitating disorders, Diabetes is the most prevalent condition in the Hispanic population. Compared with non-Hispanic whites, Hispanics have a higher rate of type 2 diabetes. Using the data from the Hispanic Health and Nutrition Examination...
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...When you hear about Alzheimer's, and dementia you may think that they are the same disease, the words are almost always together and when you associate dementia you will almost always associate it with Alzheimer’s and although they can work hand in hand there are a lot of differences between the two. In this paper, this author will compare and contrast Alzheimer's and dementia. This author will discuss the differences between the two as well as how the two can be the same. This author will also discuss what each disease is, how it can affect the brian of the people living with the disease, the causes of the disease, the symptoms of the disease, and the treatment for it. According to the national institute of aging, dementia is not a disease it is a disorder of the brain that can highly impact the performance of the daily act of living and can impact the way you communicate with others. Alzheimer's instead of being a syndrome or disorder it is a disease that can affect major parts of the brain that include your...
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...Chapter 1 Introduction Disorders related to hypertension are one of the most common medical complications during the pregnancy. It is also an important cause of maternal and preinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide (Baha, 1996). The term hypertension in pregnancy describes a broad spectrum of medical conditions, for which the pressure in the blood vessels varies widely. According to studies conducted by WHO (2004), hypertension causes complications in 5 to 7% pregnancies in the United Kingdom. The risks associated with hypertension are high for pregnant women and they are higher risk for complications such as organ failure, cerebrovascular accident, abruptio placentae and disseminated intravascular coagulation (Mark, 1998). Also hypertension creates complications for the featus and it is at the risk or intrauterine growth retardation, prematurity and intrauterine death. Hypertension is also a major cause of maternal, fetal and neo natal morbidity and mortality, not only in developing but in developed countries also,(Pesola (2001). The rate of eclampsia in the UK have fallen recently, hypertension during the pregnancy remains one of the main causes of maternal death. According to a study conducted by NICE one third of maternal morbidity was caused as a result of hypertensive conditions. Hypertensive disorders also carry a risk for the baby. In the most recent UK perinatal mortality report, 1 in 20 (5%) stillbirths in infants without congenital abnormality occurred...
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...NUR 641E Complete Class Click Link Below To Buy: http://hwcampus.com/shop/nur-641e-complete-class/ Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nurse Educators Discussion Questions week 1-8 Week 1: Question 1= Find an article on a genetic disorder and summarize in two or three paragraphs the genetic component causing the disorder and any multifactorial inheritance components that may contribute to the disorder. Discuss the usual age of disease onset and if the sex-specific threshold model fits the disorder. What education could you present to high-risk patients to reduce the risk of disease onset if a multifactorial component exists? Question 2= Genetic screening has become widely available to the public including prenatal screening of the fetus in utero to screening adults for genetic disorders, such as Parkinson's disease and breast cancer. Share your thoughts on the legal, ethical, and social implications that may be related to genetic screening. How would you educate your patient that is considering having genetic screening? Week 2: Question 1= Choose an FDA-approved prescription medication and discuss the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the medication, including any differences that would be expected based on the patient's age, a condition of pregnancy, or lactation. Address any adverse effects the medication may have based on age, pregnancy, or lactation. Question 2= Active acquired immunity can be achieved through the...
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...option but a necessity to be compliant with the mandated federal regulations. President George W. Bush in 2004 asked health care providers to implement Electronic Health Records (EHR) by 2014. The Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) also joined this initiative by asking health care providers to be compliant with the new legislation. Many community-based physician practices previously reluctant to embrace technology are realizing the benefits of the health care information systems, such as computerized physician order entry (CPOE), electronic medical records (EMR), tele-medicine, complex disease management, and automated billing systems. The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast a contemporary health care facility with a health care facility of 20 years ago. Additionally, the paper will identify at least two major events and technological advantages that influenced the current health care information system (HCIS) practices. Definition of Health Care Information Systems Prior to discussing the evolution of HCIS in the last two decades, it would be beneficial to have a basic understanding of the two primary classes of the health care information systems. According to Wager, Lee, and Glaser (2009),” A health care information system (HCIS) is an arrangement of information (data), processes, people, and information technology that interacts to collect, process, store...
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...Associate Program Material Appendix E Thesis Statements What Is a Thesis Statement? If you have ever worked in an office with computers, your computer was probably connected to a network. In a network, there is one main computer to which all the other computers send and receive information. If that base computer shuts down, all the other computers shut down—everything centers on that one computer. In the same way, every word, sentence, and paragraph in an essay must relate to or center on the thesis statement. A thesis statement concisely informs readers of your intention in writing the paper. No matter what type of paper you write—expository, argumentation, compare or contrast, or research—the center of your paper is always your thesis statement. From now through the rest of your academic career, instructors will expect your essays to contain a well-developed thesis. For this reason, it is important that you learn to write effective thesis statements. While writing your paper, you have a tentative or working thesis, which most likely changes as you find support and write your paper. You may write and rewrite a thesis several times while developing an essay. The concept of the thesis statement may be difficult for beginning writers to understand. The following are some characteristics of an effective thesis statement: • A thesis statement is only one sentence consisting of 25 words or fewer. • A thesis statement makes an assertion related to the topic of the...
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...Comparing the U.S. and Canadian Health Care Systems In discussions of health care reform, the Canadian system is often held up as a possible model for the U.S. The two countries' health care systems are very different-Canada has a single-payer, mostly publicly-funded system, while the U.S. has a multi-payer, heavily private system-but the countries appear to be culturally similar, suggesting that it might be possible for the U.S. to adopt the Canadian system. Much of the appeal of the Canadian system is that it seems to do more for less. Canada provides universal access to health care for its citizens, while nearly one in five non-elderly Americans is uninsured. Canada spends far less of its GDP on health care (10.4 percent, ver-sus 16 percent in the U.S.) yet performs better than the U.S. on two commonly cited health outcome measures, the infant mortality rate and life expectancy. In "Health Status, Health Care, and Inequality: Canada vs. the U.S.," (NBER Working Paper 13429) June O'Neill and Dave M. O'Neill take a closer look at the performance of the U.S. and Canadian health care systems. The authors examine whether the Canadian system delivers better health outcomes and distributes health resources more equitably than the U.S. system. The authors begin by examining the evidence on health outcomes. They note that the infant mortality rate and life expectancy are affected by many factors other than the health care system. For example, low birthweight-a phenomenon known to...
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