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Huntington’s Disease

nicecmark — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:37:38 +0000

Huntington;s disease is a chronic, hereditary disease of the nervous system that results in progressive involuntary choreiform (dance-like) movements and dementia. Researchers believe that glutamine abnormally collects in certain brain cell nuclei, causing cell death. Huntington’s disease affects men and women of all races. It is transmitted as an autosomal dominant genetic disorder. Each child [...]

Hodgkin’s Disease

nicecmark — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:31:34 +0000

Hodgkin’s disease is a rare cancer of unknown cause that is unicentric in origin and spreads along the lymphatic system. There is a familial pattern associated with Hodkin’s as well as an association with the Epstein-Barr virus (found 40% to 50% of patients). It is more common in men and tends to peak in the [...]

Hyperthyroidism (Grave’s disease)

nicecmark — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:17:18 +0000

Hyperthyroidism is the second most common endocrine disorder and Grave’s disease is the most common type. It results from an excessive output of thyroid hormones due to abnormal stimulation of the thyroid gland by circulating immunoglobulins. Long-acting thyroid stimulator (LATS) is found significant in concentrations in the serum of many of these patients. The disorder [...]

Parkinson’s Disease

nicecmark — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:52:34 +0000

Parkinson’s disease is a slowly progressive degenerative neurologic disorder affecting the brain center that are responsible for control and regulation of movement. The degenerative or idiopathic form of Parkinson’s disease is the most common; there is also a secondary form with a known or suspected cause. The cause of the disease is mostly unknown. The [...]

Cancer of the Cervix

nicecmark — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:53:01 +0000

Cancer of the cervix is predominantly (90%) squamous cell cancer and can include adenocarcinomas. It is less common than it once was because of early detection by the Pap test, but it remains the third most common reproductive cancer in women. it occurs most commonly between the ages of 35 and 45 years but [...]

1.3 Superficial dissection, female pectoral region

Mark Anthony Sabandal — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 06:20:34 +0000

On the specimen’s right side, the skin is removed; on the left side, the breast is sagittally sectioned. The breast extends from the 2nd to the 6th ribs. The axillary process (tail) of the breast consists of glandular tissue projecting toward the axilla. The region of loose connective tissue between the pectoral fascia and the [...]

1.2 Superficial dissection, male pectoral region

Mark Anthony Sabandal — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:45:45 +0000

The platysma muscle, which descends to the 2nd or 3rd rib, is cut short on the right side of the specimen; together with the supraclavicular nerves, it is reflected on the left side. The thin pectoral fascia covers the pectoralis major. The clavicle lies deep to the subcutaneous tissue and the platysma muscle. The cephalic [...]

1.1 Surface anatomy of male pectoral region

Mark Anthony Sabandal — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:51:55 +0000

The subject is adducting the shoulders against resistance to demonstrate the pectoralis major muscle. The pectoralis major muscle has two parts, the sternocostal and clavicular heads. The anterior axillary fold is formed by the inferior border of the sternocostal head of the pectoralis major muscle. The axillary fossa (â€œarmpitâ€) is a surface feature overlying a [...]

TEST BANK

nicecmark — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:42:35 +0000

Chapter 1: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention MULTIPLE CHOICE 1.The nurse explains that the belief advancing the idea that disease is a result of an organically caused disorder is the a. biomedical model. b. biopsychosocial theory. c. Dunn’s high-level wellness model. d. Travis’ health model. Answer: A The biomedical model describes disease as an organically [...]

Philippine Nursing Licensure Exam (NLE) Result – December 2011

Mark Anthony Sabandal — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:51:28 +0000

1 AALA, LALLANE SAYAMAN 2 AALA, NICCA ANDREA LAO 3 AARON, KRIZANA CASSANDRA TABERNA 4 ABA, YASMIN GAYO 5 ABABA, SHAVONNE KAYLA SACRAMED 6 ABACIAL, RUZER SCHIN LIMBAGO 7 ABAD, ALVI CHRISTIAN CAEL 8 ABAD, ANGELICA STEPHANIE DOMINGO 9 ABAD, GENEVIEVE KAREN CALUYA 10 ABAD, HACHELLE TAMAYO 11 ABAD, ISRAEL CONRAD PORNOSDORO 12 ABAD, JANET [...]

VII. Conceptual Approaches to Care

nicecmark — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:31:07 +0000

INTRODUCTION The term ‘nursing model’ was probably introduced to you in your basic education, and used for assignment work. Nursing models are supposed to be used in practice but in reality they are generally not used well, and appear to serve more as checklists for care plans rather than [...]

VI. Working Collaboratively

nicecmark — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:44:50 +0000

INTRODUCTION The ability to work collaboratively has been highlighted in the professional Code of Conduct (NMC 2002a) as an essential part of a nurse’s role. There is an expectation that a nurse will work co-operatively with other professionals, respecting their skills, expertise and contributions.Additionally, a nurse must communicate [...]

V. Therapeutic Relationships

nicecmark — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:05:25 +0000

THE FEATURES OF A THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP The recognition of the importance of the therapeutic relationship is not a new phenomenon. Peplau’s (1952) theory of nursing is based upon the importance of the relationship between the nurse and the patient, and she asserts this is the way in which all nursing care is delivered. The [...]

IV. Personal Safety in the Community

nicecmark — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:34:28 +0000

INTRODUCTION Working in the community provides many challenges and opportunities. When placed in non- hospital settings as a student nurse or embarking upon a career as a community staff nurse, it is timely to reflect upon personal safety. This chapter is not intended to deter nurses from choosing to work in a community [...]

II. New Ways of Working

nicecmark — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:06:38 +0000

THE CHANGING PERCEPTION OF SERVICE DELIVERY Previously the NHS has been service-led, with an authoritarian, ‘top–down’ approach. The medical model of health care has predominated (Burke 2001). In recent years there has been a paradigm shift in the underpinning philosophy of care delivery, and the focus is now on providing [...]

I. Setting the scene: an introduction

nicecmark — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:45:53 +0000

SOCIAL AND POLITICAL INFLUENCES UPON COMMUNITY NURSING The economic crisis of the 1970s led to the first real major reforms in the National Health Service (NHS). The centralisation of administrative power led to dissatisfaction amongst NHS employees. In 1976 the Resource Allocation Working Party reviewed the allocation of funds and began the move away [...]

III: Nursing in a community environment

nicecmark — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:29:34 +0000

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE DELIVERY OF COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE SERVICES Community nurses face many challenges within their evolving roles. The transition from working in an institutional setting to working in the community can be quite demanding at first. As a student on community placement or a newly employed staff nurse, it soon becomes apparent that [...]

New ways of working

nicecmark — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:53:52 +0000

Rapid changes have occurred within the NHS since the return of the Labour government to power in 1997. This commenced with The New NHS: Modern, Dependable (DOH 1997) and has been consolidated in The NHS Plan (DOH 2000a). Health and social policy have provided the driver for change and health care professionals have been required [...]

Setting the scene: an introduction

nicecmark — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:03:13 +0000

These are exciting and challenging times for community nurses. Liberating the Talents (DOH 2002) provides a framework for the expansion ofclinical roles and calls for greater freedom to encourage creativity. This book has been designed to support staff who may be new to working in acommunity setting and is an essential guide to practice. We [...]

DISSEMINATED INTRAVASCULAR DISEASE

nicecmark — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:20:29 +0000

Disseminated intravascular coagulation, formerly termed as disseminated intravascular coagulopathy, is not a disease but a sign of an underlying condition. DIC may be triggered by sepsis, trauma, cancer, shock, abruptio placenta, toxins or allergic reactions. The severity of DIC is variable, but it is potentially life-threatening. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Normal homeostatic mechanism are altered in DIC so [...]