from new born s until four years of age. I would like to cover this age range because this is when most immunizations occur and have the greatest impact on a child’s health. This is simply due to the fact the at this period in time is when our immune system is most vulnerable and susceptible to the diseases that surround us in our day to day activities. My research will cover both the male and female genders; and will cover all ethnic groups. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) “People
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are usually associated with important changes in the function of every organ system in the body. These changes are mediated mostly by elements of the host immune system against infection. Shock is deemed present when volume replacement fails to increase blood pressure to acceptable levels and when associated clinical evidence indicates inadequate perfusion of major organ systems, with progressive failure of organ system functions. Shock is identified in most patients by hypotension and inadequate
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“ ” 29 The Immune System and Hypersensitivity ------------------------------------- 356-380 Oct. 4 “ ” 6 The Respiratory System ----------------------------------------------------------- 284-313 11 “
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(contagious/communicable disease) >can be transmitted ~bacterial disease (tb, gonorrhea, strep throat) ~viral disease (cold, flu, AIDS) NONTRANSMISSIBLE DISEASE >caused by something >does not spread >develops slowly and have multiple causes ex. cardiovascular disease, cancers, asthma, diabetes, malnutrition **since 1950, incidence of infectious diseases and death rates from them reduced: >better health care >antibiotics >dev't of vaccines Infectious Diseases are still Major Health Threats
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The Four Basic Human Body Structure Units and Their Functions The four basic human body structure units are cells, tissues, organs and systems which, all working together make the human body function. The cells are the core structure that make up the human body, although there are many different shapes, sizes and types they consist of three main parts, the cell membrane which maintains the shape of the cell and separates and controls the movement of material into and out of the cell, the nucleus
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Chapter 1 Nursing Images throughout History 1) The angle of mercy 2) The handmaiden 3) The battle-ax 4) The naughty nurse 5) The military image A. Nurses on the battlefield * Hospitalers – specialized soldiers who at the end of battle returned to the outposts to care for the sick and injured * Army nursing service – organize nurses and hospitals and coordinate supplies for the soldiers during the Civil War * Clara Barton a.
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slight brown cast. In completing a differential diagnosis, it is important to review the normal physiology of the respiratory system. The respiratory system has four functions including exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the blood, homeostatic regulation of body pH, protection from inhaled pathogens and irritating substances, and vocalization. The respiratory system carries out these functions by exchanging air between the environment and the
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Nutrition and the body system are related closely. There are many systems in the body rely on the diet, there are specific nutrients each human being should have to stay healthy. The digestive system breaks down food and separates it to different nutrients to let other systems in the body to use them. The largest body system is the integumentary system, which is connected to the skin. The skin requires several vitamins from food such as vitamin A, C, and zinc to repair damage like burns or cuts.
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Plasma membrane: The plasma membrane controls how substances move in and out of the cell. The cell membrane contains phospholipids, proteins and carbohydrates. These are arranged in a fluid mosaic structure. Cytoplasm: The cytoplasm is everything that is outside the nucleus and inside of the cell membrane. The fibre network helps maintain its shape and gives it support. Nucleus: Nucleus contains the DNA and is like a brain Ribosome: Ribosomes contain and give out the protein. They connect
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the respiratory system two ways, but still end up with its catastrophic results. One way is by smoking it; as the smoke enters the lung it is filtered and all of its harmful chemicals enter the bloodstream. Snorting in the other hand takes the powder into the nasal cavity and then is absorbed into the bloodstream. Smoking and inhaling meth can lead to a variety of respiratory problems just like cigarettes and marijuana like bronchitis, emphysema and lung
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