concerns. Respiratory damage through the prominent levels of dust and other biochemical particulates extant in cavernous coal mining amenities. According to the Kentucky Environmental Foundation Some of the disorders caused by these particulates include COPD, coal worker's pneumoconiosis (CWP, also known as black lung), and progressive massive fibrosis (PMF). With the black lung disease it causes permanent scarring of the lung
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Disease Control and Prevention in 2013, there were 42.1 million people in the United States that smoked cigarettes. Smoking causes many diseases such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Smoking is considered to be the leading cause of preventable deaths in the US. It is responsible for about 480,000 deaths, including 41,000 deaths resulting from secondhand smoke. According to the CDC, the United States spends $300 billion a year
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My internship began with coding ED charts. There are special forms used for ED coding. There is space on the form for the admission diagnosis, the reason for the visit and then the principal diagnosis. On the right side of this form is a space for CPT codes; however, the first CPT code is always 9929_, the coder assigns the last digit. The next column is for modifier 25, (significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management [E/M] service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure
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clinical manifestations are part of Cushing’s triad except A) Widening pulse pressure B) Hypertension C) Bradycardia D) Tachypnea 6. Hyperphosphatemia is commonly seen in which disease? A) Lung cancer B) Gout C) Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) D) COPD 7. Major risk factors for PE include all of the following except A) Prolonged immobility B) Regular exercise C) Surgery D) Obesity E) Central venous catheters 8. Physicians often use PTCA (Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty) for patients
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1. The roles of the nurses in the Emergency Department: The nurses receive brief report from the paramedics and sign the report. Because the patients normally have multiple signs and symptoms, the ER nurses need to perform a focused assessment and head to toe assessment. They find out the causes of the chief complains and conduct several tests. The nurses ask pertinent questions in regard to additional signs and symptoms. In trauma, they perform immediate treatment and to prevent respiratory
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University of Phoenix Material Body Systems and Diseases Complete the table below for the required systems listed. You are required to list four to six of the main organs of each body system, one or two sentences explaining the function of the system itself in your own words, and a short list of five to six major diseases that afflict each system. This assignment is due in Week One. |System |Organs in the System |Function of the System |Major
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made up of recycled stems, dust, stalks, scraps, and floor sweepings. These materials are ground up and nicotine is extracted and chemicals, glue and other fillers are added. Cigarette smoking causes Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis, and Pneumonia. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease gets worse as time goes by and causes wheezing, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest along with other symptoms. Emphysema is a condition in which
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Example situation, * In clinical situations nurses respect a patient’s autonomy, where the patient is allowed the freedom of choice regarding treatment, such as in deciding whether he/she wishes to be incubated during an exacerbation of COPD, or deciding when he/she wishes to forgo further dialysis. If a patient lacks capacity for such a decision and has an advance directive, the person who has the durable power of attorney can make the decision.
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Suicide and Euthanasia Addressing the legalization of physician assisted suicide is complex. We really need to remove the term “suicide” and replace it with euthanasia. By doing so, it redirects the culpability of the physician. Why should it be considered a humane practice in regards to animals, but considered inhumane when practiced on individuals? It is imperative to note patient directed suicide is often the underlying factor in the exploration of Euthanasia. Their Hippocratic Oath prevents
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Case Study –Ethical Issues Mr. Bailey is a 90 year old admitted with exacerbation of COPD. He is short of breath and has worsening pulmonary edema. He is oxygen dependent. He is alert and orientated. His code status is DNR and has a supportive family. He is very SOB when talking. Mr. Bailey tells the nurse that he wants to talk to the doctor about taking the O2 off and leaving it off so he can go to sleep. He shares that he is tired of being sick. “I know this disease will kill me.” Mr. Bailey’s
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