and feelings from this experience, and analysis of important learning opportunities. Description As part of the Physical Examination and Health Assessment course, I participated in the laboratory simulation on week 7, learning heart and peripheral vascular system’s assessment. I was presented with a clinical scenario of a 56 years old truck driver coming for routine screening at the health clinic at mall. His medical diagnoses were obesity, hypertension, smoking, borderline high cholesterol, and unhealthy
What’s a bat and star combined that lives underwater? The answer is bat star! Bat star, or ‘asterina miniata’ (scientific name) is a marvelous invertebrate. Its scientific name was way too complicated to comprehend, but bat star had another name called ‘patiria miniata’, which meant vermilion dish (scarlet dish). In this animal report, I will be presenting animal anatomy and appearance (bat star’s physical characteristics), classification (what kind of invertebrate bat star is, how I know it, etc
medication once daily to help decrease his blood pressure. The mechanism of action of amlodipine is to inhibit calcium ion influx across cell membrane during cardiac depolarization; produces relaxation of coronary vascular smooth muscle and peripheral vascular smooth muscle; dilates coronary vascular arteries; increases myocardial oxygen delivery in patients with vasospastic angina (Vallerand et al.,
As nursing leaders, the empowerment of staff to improve the delivery of safe quality care is imperative in today’s healthcare environment. The Management and Leadership track of the American Sentinel MSN program has provided the guidance to cultivate and prepare future nurse leaders to develop a sense of ownership and commitment to their work and organization. The evidenced based practice (EBP) project that is proposed will be implemented at the Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC); it
possible. With Plavix monitor bleeding time as well as CBC with differential and platelet count during therapy. It may also cause an increase in bilirubin, hepatic enzymes and total cholesterol. Assess for signs and symptoms of stroke, peripheral vascular disease or MI. Glipizide and Metformin are both anti diabetic medications for type 2 diabetes. Glucose monitoring daily and renal functions should be test should be monitored periodically. Observe and assess for hypoglycemia (sweating, hunger, weakness
Recently, several studies reported that SP TFESI is a safer alternative to the conventional SA approach, because of the risk of vascular complications [20]. This study aimed to investigate the contrast spreading pattern and its correlation with efficacy for SP TFESI. Contrast was examined for the spread to both the ventral and dorsal epidural spaces, and in cephalic and caudal directions. Clinical efficacy was significantly correlated with the cephalic spreading pattern. These results indicate that
Cerebral Vascular Disease (CVA) also known as a Stroke, occurs when there is a poor or inadequate flow of blood to part or all of the brain (Ischemia). Or bleeding in the brain (hemorrhage) that leads to brain cell damage or death. Resulting in loss or impairment of functions such as movement, emotions or sensations; depending on the affected area. The amount or severity of the loss depends on the area affected and the extent of the damage to the brain and its cells. According to Medical-Surgical
PART ONE Medical-Surgical Cases 1 1 Cardiovascular Cardiovascular Disorders Case Study 1 Heart Failure Difficulty: Beginning Setting: Emergency department, hospital Index Words: heart failure (HF), cardiomyopathy, volume overload, quality of life X Scenario M.G., a “frequent flier,” is admitted to the emergency department (ED) with a diagnosis of heart failure (HF). She was discharged from the hospital 10 days ago and comes in today stating, “I just had to come to the hospital today because I
Chapter 38: Nursing Management: Vascular Disorders Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When discussing risk factor modification for a 63-year-old patient who has a 5-cm abdominal aortic aneurysm, the nurse will focus discharge teaching on which patient risk factor? a. Male gender b. Turner syndrome c. Abdominal trauma history d. Uncontrolled hypertension ANS: D All of the factors contribute to the patient’s risk, but only hypertension can potentially be modified to decrease the patient’s risk for further
A comparative review of the vascular system in seed plants and humans In the evolutionary tree of life, all biotic organisms are believed to have derived from a common ancestor. The organisms falling under the eukaryotic kingdom of Plantae are known to have arisen in the same time period as those in the eukaryotic kingdom of Animalia—the Paleozoic era, about 500 million years ago (MYA) (Raven et al., 2008). Despite their chronological resemblance, their evolutionary diversity