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1.03 The Health-Illness Continuum

WebFigure 1-1. The health-illness continuum. As we previously stated, health, just as life itself, is a process of continual change. And we must continually adapt to these changes in our …

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Lesson 1. Assisting with the Physical Examination

WebSelect the functions of the practical nurse during the physical examination. 1-3. Identify the health care providers who could perform the physical examination. 1-4. Identify the body …

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Basic Human Anatomy

WebThis course is designed for students of the health sciences and consists of 11 lessons: Introduction. Tissues of the Body. Integumentary and Fascial Systems. Skeletal System. …

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Lesson 6. Introduction to Physical Assessment

WebThe purposes for a physical assessment are: (1) To obtain baseline physical and mental data on the patient. (2) To supplement, confirm, or question data obtained in the nursing …

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1.02 Principles of Health

Web1.02 Principles of Health. Definition of Health. An individual’s concept of health is a very personal thing. One person may consider himself to be healthy whenever he is not …

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Lesson 4. Vital Signs

Web4-1. INTRODUCTION Soon after a patient arrives on the nursing unit you should begin your nursing assessment. You should take several measurements to establish a baseline for …

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Basic Patient Care Procedures

WebLesson 1: Hygiene and Care of the Patient. Lesson 2: Positioning the Patient. Lesson 3: Caring for the Patient’s Environment. Lesson 4: Specimen Collection. Lesson 5: …

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Nursing Fundamentals I

WebThis course will present theory and concepts the person beginning the study of nursing will need to know in order to develop the knowledge and competence demanded by the …

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Nursing Fundamentals II Multimedia Edition

Weba. Physical assessment is an organized systemic process of collecting objective data based upon a health history and head-to-toe or general systems examination. A physical …

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Manual of Naval Preventive Medicine

WebThe following definitions of words and terms apply in the interpretation of this chapter. 1. "Approved" means acceptable to the Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery …

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1.30 Sociocultural Beliefs about Illness, its Causes, and Cures

WebExamples of Differences in Beliefs About the Causes of Illness. Japanese Shintoist. Man is inherently good. Illness is caused when the person comes into contact with pollutants, …

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Section 6. Traction

WebSection 6. Traction. 1-25. TRACTION. a. Traction is the act of exerting a pulling force. To be therapeutic, traction applied in one direction requires countertraction (exertion of pull in …

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7.02 Personal Hygiene during Pregnancy

Web7.02 Personal Hygiene during Pregnancy. As a practical nurse, you have the opportunity to assist the expectant mother in attaining healthier patterns of living and to reinforce …

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1.24 Stages of the Illness Experience

WebBecomes dependent on health care personnel. Focuses attention on symptoms and the illness. Gradually becomes less dependent. Recovery, Rehabilitation, or Convalescence. …

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Lesson 4. Section 2. Wound Irrigation

WebStart at the center of the wound and move outward toward the edges. Then dispose of the pad. (3) Fill the syringe with irrigating solution. (a) Grasp the asepto syringe, depress the …

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4.03 Principles of Good Body Mechanics

WebKeep the object being lifted close to your body. Maintain Proper Body Alignment. Tuck in your buttocks. Pull your abdomen in and up. Keep your back flat. Keep your head up. …

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3-03. PEDIATRIC PATIENT HISTORY

Web3-03. PEDIATRIC PATIENT HISTORY. The goals in taking the history of a pediatric patient are the same as the goals of taking an adult’s history. You are gathering information and …

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3-02. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CHILDREN AND ADULTS

WebA child has less muscle and fat mass than an adult. Therefore, a child has less padding and is more vulnerable to blunt trauma than an adult. l. A child’s abdominal organs are …

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INSTRUCTIONS: Number and initial each recording.

WebMEDICAL RECORD - NURSING CARE PLAN (Continued) Depression, Reactive (Situational) Personal Identity Confusion Self Esteem Disturbance Role-Relationship …

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