Do you believe it would be beneficial to patient safety if nurses were required to attend yearly refreshers in pathophysiology?
Patient safety is of the utmost importance and the focus of many institutions and accrediting bodies. Each year trainings are completed throughout these institutions in order to improve patient safety and decrease illnesses. This week we discussed many illness that can greatly impact patient safety. Do you believe it would be beneficial to patient safety […]
How many grams of fat are in each of the chosen items?
Compare 3 food labels or nutritional information of a breakfast food such as bread, cereal or granola bars. Please try your best to get labels of the food found in a grocery store or at home. You may take a photo of a food label (with a phone etc.) instead of buying the product […]
Describe differences between viral and bacterial infections.
Antimicrobial agents are essential components in the treatment of various bacterial infections as they help to kill or prevent the growth of microbes such as bacteria, fungi, and protozoans. Prior to the discovery of antimicrobial agents, treatment options for patients with bacterial infections were limited. For many patients, treatment often resulted in the amputation of […]
Describe which blood types he can receive safely and why these are compatible with his Type B.
Examine case studies related to endocrine and hematologic disorders and answer the assigned questions. This assignment should help refine your clinical/critical thinking skills. Assignment Description: Answer the questions related to each of the patients provided. Your answer must follow APA 6th edition format. Submit the answer in the assignment area of your course. This assignment […]
describe one enzyme that is used in cleaning products, other products, industrial procedures or that is found in food.
In lab 4 you are exploring two enzymes, catalase that breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen, and amylase that aids in starch digestion. These are two examples of the many enzymes found inside our bodies. Enzymes are also used in many of the products we use! Check your cleaning supplies at home, do […]
Explain how age factor might impact the pathophysiology of CVI and DVT.
Explain how age factor might impact the pathophysiology of CVI and DVT. Describe how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient based on the factor you selected. Construct two mind maps—one for chronic venous insufficiency and one for deep venous thrombosis. Include the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation, as well […]
Compare and contrast maternal age, nutrition, and emotional state as influences on prenatal development
Compare and contrast maternal age, nutrition, and emotional state as influences on prenatal development. And, discuss what pregnant women can do to minimize their exposure to teratogens during pregnancy.
describe the various mechanisms utilized within the field of microscopy for studying microbes.
Instructions In an essay, describe the various mechanisms utilized within the field of microscopy for studying microbes. Be sure to include the appropriate staining techniques. Requirements Your essay should be a minimum of 500 words
Explain the approach you will take to ensure adequate nutrition for the newborn, with or without breastfeeding.
You are the registered nurse performing a health assessment on a newborn infant. From the functional health pattern portion of the assessment, you learn the mother is reluctant to breastfeed her baby. How do you respond? Explain the approach you will take to ensure adequate nutrition for the newborn, with or without breastfeeding.
Explain which type of leukemia he is most likely to have
One of your patients is a 5 year old boy who was diagnosed with leukemia 3 months ago. Although he is receiving excellent care by a pediatric hematologist/oncologist, his parents trust you since you have taken care of him since he was born. They are very anxious and have many questions Initial Post: Explain which […]
If viruses aren’t alive, what motivates them to keep going on?
Viruses are not life-forms themselves, because they can’t survive on their own. They must take over about the biology of viruses. Viruses are very small particles that act as cellular parasites. It’s cellular machinery in order to survive.This chapter initially talked about factors common to all viruses, and then turned to those aspects that are […]
biology article
Select an article from a magazine or newspaper that has something in it that pertains to biology. This will serve as the “target article” for this assignment. For instance, you can select an article about medicine, invasive species, nature, conservation, genetic technology, ecology, or any other topic that is related to biology. One purpose of […]