...NUR209 Module 6 Identify two (2) variables needed to promote the accuracy of pulse oximetry results in the newborn. Discuss why these variables are important to address. One of the variables needed to promote the accuracy of pulse oximetry results would be the flexibility of the fit. A flexible fit for all finger sizes from adults to pediatrics. Also to be accurate with low circulation or dark skin tones. A good to low perfusion. Another variable needed is a pulse oximetry that is easy to clean or disposable after use. A contaminated pulse oximetry can easily spread highly contagious orally ingested pathogens such as Norovirus and C. difficile. A dirty pulse oximetry can interfere with a more accurate reading. Describe two (2) benefits and two (2) limitations to performing a pulse oximetry on all newborns. Pulse oximetry was recommended as a screening tool to detect critical Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) in 2011 by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association. Pulse oximetry is a tool to measure oxygen saturation, and based on the presence...
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...The Business Environment Describe the role of business in the economy. A business is any activity that provides goods and services in an effort to earn a profit (Kelly / McGowan). The economy of the country depends upon the employment provided by big and small businesses and produces the goods and provides the services upon which we rely on in our daily lives. Businesses pay taxes to the government and allow the government to function on the tax collected from them. Hence business is the pivotal part of economy. “It is now a widely held view that a new era has dawned in which businesses must adopt a new conception of their mission, purpose and conduct, by endorsing and implementing corporate social responsibility. In The Role of Business in the Modern World, Professor David Henderson argues that now, as in the past, the primary role of business is to act as a vehicle for economic progress. This role depends upon business enterprises operating within the framework of a competitive market economy (David Henderson, “The Role of Business in the modern world, The Enterprise Institute).” Compare and contrast the roles of for profit and nonprofit organizations in the economy. Nonprofit business, like establishments that employ people and produce goods and services with the fundamental goal of contributing to the community rather than generating financial gain (Kelly / McGowan). Nonprofit organizations have to be present in the economy to create services and goods that are...
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...HPV Vaccine Information For Young Women - Fact Sheet [pic] Two vaccines are available to prevent the human papillomavirus (HPV) types that cause most cervical cancers. These vaccines are bivalent vaccine (Cervarix) and quadrivalent vaccine (Gardasil). One of the HPV vaccines, Gardasil, also prevents HPV types that cause most genital warts. Gardasil also has been shown to prevent some cancers of the anus, vulva (area around the opening of the vagina), and vagina. Both vaccines are given in 3 shots over 6 months. Why is the HPV vaccine important? Genital HPV is a common virus that is passed from one person to another through direct skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity. Most sexually active people will get HPV at some time in their lives, though most will never even know it. HPV infection is most common in people in their late teens and early 20s. There are about 40 types of HPV that can infect the genital areas of men and women. Most HPV types cause no symptoms and go away on their own. But some types can cause cervical cancer in women and other less common cancers— like cancers of the anus, penis, vagina, and vulva and oropharynx (back of throat including base of tongue and tonsils). Other types of HPV can cause warts in the genital areas of men and women, called genital warts. Genital warts are not life-threatening. But they can cause emotional stress and their treatment can be very uncomfortable. Every year, about 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer...
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...child has only been seen by local EMS services, most likely the newborn did not receive the same screening as in a hospital. 2. What perinatal tests should Jim and Jane inquire about? The main perinatal test that the parents should be inquiring about is the newborn screening panel perinatal test. The newborn screening panel is used to detect any genetic disorders...
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...Can Go Wrong With the Human Body: Hypothyroidism Introduction: Over time, a significant amount of problems with the human body have evolved. These problems have been developed due to both environmental and genetic factors. Dietary changes and urbanization have also played a crucial role in the development of problems that may occur. Our bodies contain a number of functioning systems that are all imperative to our survival. Without these systems, our bodies would not function and in turn, we would cease to exist. The endocrine system serves as one of the body’s ways of sending messages to the brain. It includes a number of vital glands that keep our body’s performance stable and functional. The thyroid gland is one of the most important components in the endocrine system. It is located in the neck, just under the voice box. Its primary function is to release the hormones thyroxin (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) which control body metabolism, by taking iodine from our food and converting it into these hormones. When the levels of T4 and T3 become too low, the pituitary gland must produce a Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) which then activates the thyroid gland to generate more hormones. (Norman, 2012). If the thyroid gland does not work properly, these hormones cannot be produced on their own. This condition is known as Hypothyroidism. This paper examines the types and causes of hypothyroidism, as well as the symptoms that may occur. Possible treatments and statistics...
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...stretch marks where skin has been expanded, but usually depends of how big is the belly. In addition to this they also suffer of a lot of backache problems. As the pregnancy hormone minimize the joints and the growing belly pulls the center forward. This is why they may start to have a painful back which is very uncomfortable and painful because sometimes they cannot even walk. The Braxton-Hicks contractions, heartburn, and the inability to have a bowel movement may continue. Women may urinate a bit when sneezing or laughing because of pressure from the urine storage sac. Their hair will appear fuller and healthier because of the changes of hormones in the body. By the ninth month the growing unborn baby places more and more strain on a woman's body. Common pregnancy signs of sickness will continue through the end of pregnancy. Some unborn babies drop down into the lower part of the uterus during this month. This process probably relieved the woman's inability to have a bowel movement and heartburn that are common earlier in pregnancy. But some unborn babies do not drop down until the very end of...
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...mistreatment of older adult is unfortunately very common here in the United States. The elderly are the foundation for who we are as people in today’s world. Without them, many us would not be here today, so that's why it is very important that we respect them and show them the love and support that they deserve. The Elder Assessment Instrument provides a concrete way for medical personnel to look for any signs of abuse or mistreatment. Many forms of abuse including abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and abandonment will be observed in this assessment. The assessment is being performed on my grandfather Richard Hartmann to see if he shows any signs of abuse. He was first asked questions in a general assessment pertaining to clothing, hygiene, nutrition, and skin integrity. Richards clothing shows no signs of rips or tears. His hygiene and nutrition appear to be very well mediated and taken care of as well. Upon observation of his skin integrity everything looks just fine. There are no signs of mistreatment in the general assessment. The next thing that was screened was general abuse indications, which include bruising, lacerations, fractures, and evidence of sexual abuse. Richard showed no sign of bruising or lacerations upon thorough observation of his skin. Richard reported never having been sexually abused in his life. No further comments or concerns were necessary at this point. The next part of the assessment was possible neglect indicators. Some neglect indications...
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...3. Ask him/her when did it happen and what did he/she do immediately after that. 4. If the immediate 1st aid is correct, acknowledge that and say that it has already reduced the risk of transmission of any infection by 95 % 5. Enquire about the exact circumstances in which the needle prick has happened [pic] Was he or she wearing gloves? Single or double? [pic] Has she been pricked by a hollow needle? [pic] Was the needle inside a vein or artery of the patient [pic] Was there any visible blood on the needle tip? [pic] How deep was the injury? 6. Ask about the patient he/she was clarking [pic] Why was the patient admitted? [pic] Does he have a known HIV positive status? [pic] Was there any AIDS defining illness? [pic]...
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...of oxygenation; 2) Risk for fall due to confusion and weakness; 3) Activity Intolerance related to weakness; 4) Risk for Injury related to confusion; 5) Risk for Impaired Skin integrity related to constant contact of urine with perineal tissue. Due to Ms. N’s atypical symptoms, comprehensive head to toe assessment, blood work, and diagnostic testing are necessary to properly evaluate the cause of the symptoms. Since Ms. N had multiple falls, it is important to rule out concussion because it can alter the patient’s mental status and judgement. The important piece that was included in Ms. N's case scenario were her presenting symptoms, the onset of her altered mental status, mini-mental state examination, review of her medical records such as her occasional forgetfulness and confusion, and the medication she is taking for agitation. It is imperative to know the medications that the Ms. N is taking because of her likelihood to experience harmful medications interactions. Likewise, the results from the CT scan of the head and other laboratory data report was helpful, because it rules out vitamin deficiency and concussion due to her frequent falls. It is important to obtain a specimen for urinalysis and culture because Urinary tract infections are common in the elderly, which might be a reason why Ms. N is suffering from confusion, generalized weakness, incontinence, and frequent falls. The atypical symptoms presented by Ms. N are acute confusion, generalized weakness...
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...the lifestyle college students have from partying by consuming alcohol and then wanting to have sex. This isn't something like Ebola where the disease does not affect you because you live far away from the source. Sexually transmitted diseases are common and prevalent in society. Having the knowledge about the types of treatments and signs to look for can save you dealing with a decision for the rest of your life. Nearly 10 million people between 15 and 24 years old contract STDs each year (James 2014). Chlamydia One of the most common sexually transmitted diseases is Chlamydia. Chlamydia is an STI triggered by a microorganism called Chlamydia trachoma (Nelson, 2014). It leads to scar formation in the genital area. This is important to college students because college students have sex, resulting in the chance of pregnancy....
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...person may have a high BMI. But to determine if excess weight is a health risk, a doctor would recommend they be further tested. These assessments might include skin fold thickness measurements, evaluations of diet, physical activity, family history, and other appropriate health screenings. The use of BMI allows us to compare our weight status to the general population According to the BMI weight status categories, anyone with a BMI over 25 would be classified as overweight and anyone with a BMI over 30 would be classified as obese. It is important to remember that BMI is not a direct measure of body fatness and that BMI is calculated from our weight and height which includes both muscle and fat. As a result, some people may have a high BMI but not have a high percentage of body fat. Highly trained athletes may have a high BMI because of their increased muscles rather than increased body fat. Although some people with a BMI in the overweight range from 25.0 to 29.9 may not have excess body fatness, most people with a BMI in the obese range is getter then 30 will have increased levels in body fat. The BMI number is calculated the same way for children and adults, the way it’s used to interpret the meaning of the BMI number for children and teens are different from how it’s used for adults. For children and teens, two reasons why it’s different is because the amount of body fat will changes with age. And also the amount of body fat is different from girls and...
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...hormone replacement therapy (HRT) by women after the results of a large study, called the Women’s Health Initiative, were published in 2002. These results suggested a connection between HRT and increased breast cancer risk. About 40,170 women in the U.S. were expected to die in 2009 from breast cancer, though death rates have been decreasing since 1990. These decreases are thought to be the result of treatment advances, earlier detection through screening, and increased awareness. For women in the U.S., breast cancer death rates are higher than those for any other cancer besides lung cancer. Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among U.S. women. More than 1 in 4 cancers are breast cancer. Compared to African American women, white women are slightly more likely to develop breast cancer, but less likely to die of it. One possible reason is that African American women tend to have more aggressive tumors, although why this is the case is not known. Women of other ethnic backgrounds — Asian, Hispanic, and Native American — have a lower risk of developing and dying from breast...
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...detected at an earlier stage, women are able to be treated before the cancer gets worse. Learning how many women get breast cancer and how many women die each year from the terrible disease shows me that getting and mammogram early they can detect the cancer and ultimate save women and men lives. I will be discussing about how breast cancer affects the patient, the patient’s family and society. Breast cancer can affect people in many different ways. Finding out that you have breast cancer can cause you stress like uncertainly of your future, the unpredictability of the cancer, disability, and financial difficulties. You can also be stress out about your physical appearance after a mastectomy. Losing your hair after chemotherapy, and your skin changing from the radiation therapy. You feel that everybody is going to look at you differently because you have cancer. Common signs of stress are disturbed sleep, fatigue, body aches, pain, anxiety, irritability, tension, and headaches. You can reduce stress by keep a positive attitude, accept that there are events you cannot control, be assertive instead of aggressive , learn to relax, exercise regularly, your body can fight stress better when you are physically fit, eat well-balanced meals, rest and sleep your body needs time to recover from stressful events. Don’t rely on alcohol or drugs to reduce stress. Keep your medical appointments. When you start to feel overwhelmed being able to manage stress will help you maintain a positive...
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...Purpose The purpose of this report is to identify a particular health issue and the significance of this health issue to a said population or community. I will identify the number of people affected by this health issue, complications from this condition and the cost of services. Further I will propose the challenges and the benefit this health issue propose to this population and the reason why this health issue is important to them. Overview Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that develops in in the prostate gland which is a gland in the, male reproductive system. Most prostate cancer is slow growing. Prostate cancer tends to develop in men over fifty and is one of the most prevalent types of cancer in men. Prostate cancer is a serious health problem that affects thousands of men and their families. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and one in six can expect a diagnosis in their lifetime. Most men do not know what prostate is and does. The number two threat to men is cancer and various types of cancer are of particular cancer including lung, skin, prostate and colon rectal cancer as men get older men’s health concerns are likely to change. According to the American Cancer Society more than twenty five percent of men in their sixties with cancer are unaware that they have prostate cancer. If metastasize liver metastasis can predict a shorter overall survivor rate in men with prostate cancer. The economy of burden from prostate cancer is...
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...Contents 1.0 Introduction 2 2.0 New Product Development of SK-II 3 2.1 Strategy 3 2.2 Idea Generation 4 2.3 Screening 5 2.4 Concept development and testing 6 2.5 Business analysis 7 2.6 Product Development and Testing 8 2.7 Test Marketing 8 2.8 Commercial and launch 9 3.0 Critical Issue of SK-II 9 4.0 Conclusion 10 References: 12 1.0 Introduction The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is the world's top manufacturer that produces of household products courts market share and billion-dollar names. The company divided into three global units which are household care, beauty and grooming, and health and well-being. P&G also makes pet food, water filters and produces a soap opera. P&G's many famous brand are under P&G Multinational Corporation which included Febreze, Fusion, Always, Braun, Bounty, Charmin, Crest, Downy or Lenor, Gillette, Iams, Olay, Pampers, Pantene, Pringles, Tide, SK-II, and so on. Their market capitalization is greater than the GDP of many nations. They penetrate more than 180 nations of the world. Their purpose is to come out with the branded products and services of superior quality and value that improve the lives of the world’s consumer. In return, the consumer will reward the P&G with leadership sales, profit and value creation (P&G, 2011). SK-II is a one of the Procter & Gamble Beauty brand. This product has been launched in Japan market since 1980. SK-II can be considered as the one of the most...
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