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Epidemiology Is the study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in human populations and is the principle science of community health practice. person-place model (Examining whether common common factors exist.) Investigating disease patterns in the community. analytic epidemiology examine complex relationships among the many determinants of disease. -causes or etiology of disease. Epidemiology triangle examining the interrelationships between host a...

Differential Diagnosis - ANSWER the process of weighing the probability of one disease versus that of other diseases possibly accounting for a patients illness. Family History - ANSWER illness or disease in a patient’s family or family's background that my be relevant to the patient complaint Opening questions - ANSWER Questions that determine why the patient is seeking medical care or advice General Impression - ANSWER An immediate assessment of the environment and the patents chief...

1. Preparation and Triage 2. Primary Survery (ABCDE) with resuscitation adjuncts (F,G) 3. Reevaluation (consideration of transfer) 4. Secondary Survey (HI) with reevaluation adjuncts 5. Reevaluation and post resuscitation care 6. Definitive care of transfer to an appropriate trauma nurse Initial Assessment 1. A- airway and Alertness with simultaneous cervical spinal stabilization 2. B- breathing and Ventilation 3. circulation and control of hemorrhage 4. D - disability (neurologic ...