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Why it is important for intravenous fluids to be of the same solute concentration as human blood?
Using intravenous fluids that are isotonic to human blood helps prevent cell shrinkage or swelling, which could cause harm. It also helps maintain the balance of electrolytes in the body, preventing complications. Matching the solute concentration reduces the risk of disrupting the body's normal functioning.
How does wetness affect the resistance of your body?
When your body is wet, the water on your skin can decrease the resistance of your skin, making it easier for electricity to pass through your body. This can increase the risk of electrical shock or injury when coming into contact with electricity. It is important to stay dry when working around electrical sources to minimize this risk.
What happens when you sweat excessively?
When you sweat excessively, your body loses a lot of fluids and electrolytes, which can lead to dehydration and imbalances in your body's natural chemistry. This can cause symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, and muscle cramps. It can also lead to skin irritation and an increased risk of heat-related illnesses.
Why do antibiotics interfere with birth control?
Antibiotics can interfere with birth control because they may reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives by speeding up the breakdown of the hormones in the body, potentially leading to decreased contraceptive effectiveness and an increased risk of pregnancy.
Can getting a tattoo increase the risk of contracting or transmitting AIDS"?
No, getting a tattoo does not increase the risk of contracting or transmitting AIDS as long as proper sterilization and safety measures are followed by the tattoo artist.
How can water decrease the risk of certain cancers?
it fills your body with healthy fluids that your body needs so you can survive
What practice assumes that all blood and certain body fluids pose a risk for transmission of HIV?
The practice known as universal precautions makes the assumption that those bodily fluids pose a risk for transmission of HIV.
What two body fluids do not carry HIV?
There are many body fluids that are not a risk for HIV infection. Tears, sweat, urine and saliva do not carry risks for HIV transmission.
How can you become accidentally exposed to body fluids?
Accidental exposure to body fluids can occur through contact with contaminated surfaces, needle stick injuries, splashes to the eyes, nose or mouth, or through cuts or abrasions on the skin coming in contact with infectious fluids. Healthcare workers, laboratory technicians, and first responders are at higher risk of accidental exposure to body fluids.
Can you mail body fluids through USPS?
No it's illegal to do so due to biohazard risk of undiagnosed blood-borne infection
What are the body parts that do not spread HIV?
This question is better answered by covering which parts of the body DO cause the spread of HIV infection. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is spread by contact with infected body fluids (blood, semen, vaginal fluid or breast milk.) No other parts or fluids of the body carry any risk.
How does smoking effect are body?
all the tar sticks to your lungs and then it can increase your risk of lung cancer
Is there virtually no risks of contracting HIV if you are caring for someone with HIV?
There is no risk unless you exchange body fluids e.g unprotected sex, sharing needles.
What bodily fluid does the germ that causes mono live in?
The virus that causes mono is spread in saliva. Other body fluids don't pose a risk.
You swallowed semen twice from your bf without knowing his statusare you at risk?
Anytime you exchange fluids you are at risk. Fluids include saliva, semen, or vaginal fluid...and blood.
How is HIV spead?
HIV is transmitted through body fluids such as: Blood Semen (Also pre-cum) Vaginal fluids Breast milk ... and other body fluids. In order for another person to get infected the fluid must enter directly. This could happen from sharing needles with a HIV infected, having unprotected sex (vaginal, anal) and if mouth/nose/ears/eyes gets in touch with the fluids. The risk do of course vary but it's better to be safe than sorry. Always use protection!
What happens if you pop a tick while trying to remove it from your skin?
If you pop a tick while trying to remove it from your skin, it can increase the risk of infection as the tick's bodily fluids may enter your bloodstream. It is important to remove ticks carefully and completely to reduce this risk.
