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Which body cavity contains the pleural and pericardial cavities?
Pericardium contains Heart and Pleura contains pair of Lungs. Heart contract and relax at the rate of 72/minute.(In exercise, heart rate may go up to 180/minute.) Lungs are made up of totally elastic tissue, which will contract to very small size ball if not kept expanded. Which also contract and relax at the rate of 12 to 15/minute and may increase up to 60/minute. So both of them are enclosed in a closed cavity, having two layers. ( You have two pleura, one for each lung.) These closed cavities contain little amount of fluid to lubricate and minimize the friction, during movement of these organs.
If a patient is nearly full term fetus of a forty year old female. Chromosomes were obtained from fetal epithelial cells required through amniocentesis. What notation would you give this patient?
This patient's karyotype notation would be 46, XX, due to having a normal female chromosome complement with 46 total chromosomes, including two sex chromosomes (XX).
What is the advantage of having the patient looking into a mirror to see the eye chart?
Having the patient look into a mirror when reading an eye chart can help simulate the conditions of binocular vision, which is how we naturally see the world with both eyes. This can provide a more accurate assessment of visual acuity and how well the eyes are working together.
Nursing intervention for patint having tetralogy of fallot?
The three interventions a RN is expected to know in order to treat a patient experiencing a tetrology of fallot are: bring the child's knees to the chest to increase the pressure of the left ventricle of the heart, administer oxygen to the patient and administer morphine to release the spasm of the pulmonary infundibulum. Source: University of Rochester Medical Center
What does having biased groups mean?
It means having groups of people that have a common interest and are influenced by those interests. Poor people are biased towards shopping for lower prices. Rich people are biased toward spending more and living a better life. In politics, biased groups can be Hispanics, blacks, Democrats, Republicans, women, Jewish people, etc. Each one is presumed to be biased towards their own particular group. For instance, the group of black people were biased to vote for the only black man to run for president. The bias of the group influenced them to vote for him because he was black, not because he would be a good president.
What are the implications of not having an interpreter?
By not having or using an interpreter you can end up having miscommunication between you and the patient causing the patient harm.
Is patient the same as be patient?
Being patient means waiting for something without being bothered with having to wait. A patient is a person who requires medical care. A patient is a noun.
GRAVITY?
The force that attracts a body towards the centre of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass
Pleural fluid analysis?
DefinitionPleural fluid analysis examines fluid that has collected in the pleural space -- the small area outside of the lungs but inside the chest cavity.See also: Pleural effusionHow the test is performedA procedure called thoracentesis is used to get a sample of pleural fluid. The health care provider examines the sample to look for:Cancerous (malignant) cellsCellular makeupChemical contentTiny organisms that can cause disease (microorganisms)How to prepare for the testThe test is no more invasive than having blood drawn. There is no special preparation. Do not cough, breathe deeply, or move during the test to avoid injury to the lung.You may have a chest x-ray before or after the test. Tell your doctor if you take medicines to thin the blood.How the test will feelYou will sit on the edge of a chair or bed with your head and arms resting on a table. The health care provider will clean the skin around the insertion site and drape the area. A local pain-killing medicine (anesthetic) is injected into the skin, which stings a bit, but only for a few seconds.The thoracentesis needle is inserted above the rib into the pocket of fluid. As fluid drains into a collection bottle, many people cough a bit as the lung reexpands to fill the space where fluid had been. This sensation normally lasts for a few hours after the test is completed. Tell your health care provider if you have sharp chest pain or shortness of breath.Why the test is performedThe test is performed to determine the cause of a pleural effusion, and to relieve the shortness of breath that a large pleural effusion can cause.Normal ValuesNormally the pleural cavity contains less than 20 milliliters (4 teaspoons) of clear, yellowish (serous) fluid.Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.What abnormal results meanAbnormal results may indicate possible causes of pleural effusion, such as:Cancer (neoplasm)CirrhosisHeart failureInfectionIf the health care provider suspects an infection, a culture of the fluid is done to check for bacteria.The test may also be performed for hemothorax, a collection of blood in the pleura.What the risks areThe risks of thoracentesis are:Collapse of the lung (pneumothorax)Excessive loss of bloodFluid re-accumulationInfectionPulmonary edemaRespiratory distressSerious complications are uncommon.ReferencesBroaddus VC, Light RW. Pleural effusion. In: Mason RJ, Murray J, Broaddus VC, Nadel J, eds. Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2005:chap 68.
Good things about being a nurse?
make sure your patient is having a good day and you care for your patient
Is it required for a counselor to report his minor patient is having an affair with an adult?
Patient confidentiality would prevent him from doing that.
Having a sense of duty towards society best describes which characteristics of a profession?
having a sense of duty towards society IS the best characteristic of a profession.
What is PATIENT Satisfaction?
patients perception of having their needs met
If a code is not documented in medical records the medical assistant should never code a patient as having what?
a medical assistant should never code a patient as having what unless its is documented in medical record
Can arthritis affect breathing?
Yes it can affect your lungs. In fact, lt. The most common lung problems associated with rheumatoid arthritis include:Rheumatoid arthritis can cause inflammation of the lining of the lungs (pleurisy). and this can cause sharp pain while breathing.Fluid May accumulate around the lungs as a result of inflammation of the lining of the lungs. (pleural effusion). This accumulation can cause shortness of breath.
What to do when someone is being short to you?
Be patient. They may be having a bad day.
Do kidney donors have to be related to the patient?
Living donors may be related or unrelated to the patient, but a related donor has a better chance of having a kidney that is a stronger biological match for the patient.
