28: Reproductive System INTRODUCTION * Definition: gametes & gonads Gametes: germ cells, which organisms use to sexually reproduce. Gonad: Reproductive organs (Testes in males and ovaries in females) that produce gametes and secrete sex hormones. * Define gynecology, urology & andrology Gynecology: The branch of medicine that is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive system. Urology: The study of the urinary system, as well as the
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Vitamin Definition: 1) Organic compound 2) Natural component of food 3) Essential for normal physiological function 4) Specific deficiency syndrome 5) Not synthesized by the host in amounts adequate to meet normal physiological needs Water Soluble Vitamins: - Ex. Vitamin B & C - Dissolve in water (hydrophillics) - Cannot be stored, daily supply necessary - Move directly into blood; travel freely - Easily taken up & released by body tissues - Excess amounts excreted in urine Fat Soluble
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Breonna Mosely 7/17/2014 Dr. Ganser Endocrine system effects on Sleep Deprivation Deprived sleep is a universal widespread problem observed in both children and adults. It is a vital process that helps in the functioning of learning, memory processing, cellular repair, and brain development. Statistics show that the average total hours of sleep have decreased per person to less than 7 hours per night over the past 3 to 4 decades. Many people experience sleep loss due pressures at
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gastrointestinal tract or kidneys. The changes of hypokalemia may include vacuolation of renal tubular epithelial cytoplasm with impairment of urinary
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Nightingale Executive Summary Western Governor’s University Nightingale Executive Summary Nightingale Community Hospital is a 180 bed hospital that provides acute care and a range of services to their community. Nightingale has four core values that consist of safety, community, teamwork, and accountability. Communication is a key concept in achieving and defining those values. According to the National Patient Safety Goal Data in regards to communication for Nightingale Community Hospital
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Address: | Birth Date: 10/19/1994 | Age:18 | Sex Female | Birthplace: Richmond, VA | Marital Status: Single | Race/Ethnic Origin: African American | Occupation: Cashier | Employer:VCU Health System | Financial Status: (Income adequate for lifestyle and/or health concerns. Is there a source of health insurance? Employment disability?)Patient works part-time as a cashier and requires assistant to supplement her income. She receives monthly food
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Healthcare Utilization and Finance WGU Organizational Systems &Quality Leadership KOT1 Lynnell Fulkerson Healthcare Utilization and Finance Medicare A1. Medicare Part A Medicare Part A covers medically necessary services and supplies including hospitalization and skilled nursing facility (SNF) care. Mrs. Zwick spent five inpatient days in the hospital and 40 days in a SNF. Medicare Part A will cover 100% of the first 60 days of Mrs. Zwick’s hospital stay after she pays the
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Introduction to Bone Health and Vitamins/Minerals – Week 5: iLab A. Where are they found or come from? B .What are they recommended for? C. What is the dose? D. Are there any warnings about this use of the substance? E. Include personal experience with any of these substances if you would like to disclose 1. Cascara Sagrada A. Cascara sagrada is the dried bark of the buckthorn Rhamnus purshiana tree. B. Relieving occasional constipation (irregularity). C. 300 mg capsule
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CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE Helen T. Ocdol, MD, FPCP, FPSN Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a dreaded condition . CKD includes a continuum of kidney dysfunction from mild kidney damage to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Chronic renal disease is interchangeably used for CKD but to be unifom in usage, we will use the term Chronic Kidney Disease or CKD. In the U.S., there are 20 million adults who have chronic disease and over 400,000 persons have ESRD and require dialytic or transplantation therapy.
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Hand Hygiene Change Project Capstone NU296 September 18, 2013 Introduction The lack of hand washing and/or hand sanitizing is a leading cause of nosocomial infections in healthcare facilities not only here in Nevada, but across the United States. Hand washing is one of the biggest contributing factors in stopping the spread of infections throughout the healthcare environment. Nosocomial infections could be dramatically reduced by
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