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integumentary system - Consists of the skin and its accessory organs; hair, nails, and cutaneous glands; Most visible system, more attention paid to this organ system Inspection of skin, hair, and nails is significant part of physical exam Skin is the most vulnerable organ; exposed to radiation, trauma, infection, and injurious chemicals Recieves more medical treatment than any other organ system Dermatology - Scientific study and medical treatment of the integumentary system Skin and subcutan...

Biochemistry - the study of the molecules that compose living organisms Element - the simplest form of matter to have unique chemical properties Trace Elements - An element indispensable for life but required in extremely minute amounts. Radioisotopes - unstable isotopes Radioactivity - the process of decay of Radioisotopes Ionizing Radiation - Enough energy to dislodge electrons from atoms, forming ions; capable of causing cancer (gamma, X-rays, UV) Physical Half-Life - the time required ...

Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by who? - The State Board of Nursing for Each State What is the benefits of having an APRN prescriber? - APRN's care for patients more holistically and include patients in making decisions regarding their care What does clinical judgement in prescribing include? - Factoring in the cost of the particular What is included in the criteria for choosing and effective drug for a disorder? - Consulting nationally recognized guidelines for disea...

Which important factors should be considered prior to initiating ferrous sulfate therapy? - The use of antacids; the absorption of oral iron formulations is decreased by medications that increase the pH of the stomach. With Todd's history of GERD, it would be important to find out if he is currently on medications to relieve his symptoms, as proton-pump inhibitors, histamine-2 receptor antagonists, and antacids may reduce the absorption of oral iron products. After two weeks of taking ferrous ...

What is the find model stand for - F-figure out the problem I-identify possible solutions N-name the pros and cons D-decide which is best, and act what are some possible topics in in-service training - -servaillence and recognition -water and land rescue skills -emergency response skills -decision making protocall -facility rules -customer service -records and papers -physical conditioning what's the purpose if the FIND model - for decision making SDS - safety data sheet what is a SDS - a s...

CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - In Cardiac Arrest or unconscious with an obstructed airway. After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... - Perform CPR for about 2 minutes. When giving chest compressions to an adult, how do you position your hands? - Heel of one hand on the center of the chest with the other hand on top. Once you have turned on the AED, you should... - Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm. When providing care to a conscious ...

the healing art which is concerned with the exam, diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and adjacent tissues and structures - Dentistry the rendering of educational, preventative, and therapeutic dental services and any related extra-oral procedure required in the performance of services - Dental Hygiene Who appoints the board of dentistry members? - Governor of Florida Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unaltered changes w...

Direct supervision defined: - Requires that a licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a condition to be treated, authorize the procedure to be performed, be on the premises while the procedure is performed, and approve the work performed prior to the patient's departure from the premises. *Examine, Diagnose, Authorize, Approve* (On premises) Indirect supervision defined: - Requires that a licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a condition to be treated, authorize the procedure t...

466.001- Legislative Purpose and Intent (Purpose of the law) - Ensure that every dentist or dental hygienist practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice without undue clinical interference by persons not licensed. Dentistry - _______ is the healing art which is concerned with the exam, diagnosis, treatment planning and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and adjacent tissues and structures. Dental Hygiene - ______ is the rendering of educational, preventiv...

Chapter 13: Labor and Birth Processes - 1. A new mother asks the nurse when the soft spot on her sons head will go away. The nurses answer is based on the knowledge that the anterior fontanel closes after birth by _____ months. a. 2 c. 12 b. 8 d. 18 - d. 18 2. When assessing a woman in labor, the nurse is aware that the relationship of the fetal body parts to one another is called fetal: a. Lie. c. Attitude. b. Presentation. d. Position. - c. Attitude. 3. When assessing the fetus using Leopol...