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allopatric speciation - (geographic speciation) speciation that occurs when biological populations of the same species become isolated from each other to the extend that prevents genetic interchange. Angiosperm characteristics - -drier terrestrial -vascular -sexual reproduction: separate; flowers specialized structure for sexual reproduction. fruit: seeds within mature ovum Artificial classification - an arrangement based on superficial characters, and not expressing the true natural rel...

A fasciotomy cut is - much deeper into the tissue. it cuts into the fascia of the muscle. Active immunity - takes 2-4 weeks to develop own immunity through antibody development After 48 hours, the client will begin to diurese. Why? - because fluid is going back into the vascular space; now we have to worry about fluid volume excess urine output will now increase Albumin ALERT: if FVE occurs, what will happen to the cardiac output? - it will decrease Albumin ALERT: If you stress the heart t...

A clients serum potassium level is 5.8, where is most of the potassium found? - inside the cell A light gauze dressing may or may not be.... - applied to cover the burn area After a burn why does plasma seep out into the tissue? - Increased capillary permeability (leaking) Antimicrobial ointments can provide: - -antibacterial coverage -promote a moist wound Are amputations common with electrical burns? - -YES d/t poor circulation -bc the circulatory system is destroyed (without adequate ci...

After 48 hours, the patient will begin to diurese because fluid is going back into the vascular space. Now what should you worry about? - - Fluid volume excess Do you think a patient with burns need more or less calories? - - More Electrical burns have two wounds. What are they? - - Entrance wound and exit wound How do you apply topical agents to a burn? - - Apply a thin layer using sterile gloves - Aseptic technique - Apply light gauze dressing to cover area How do you calculate the amou...

Age of viability (25-38 weeks) - Fetus has a chance for survival outside the womb apgar scale - appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration Apgar scores - 7-10 healthiest; 4-6 need assistance with breathing or other visual signs; 0-3 need serious emergency medical attention Effect of Illegal drugs on fetus - Low birth weight, numerous defects, death. Likely born with a drug addiction Effects from exposure to environmental pollution - Brain damage, intellectual disability, low birth ...

2 tests for kidney/renal status - BUN and creatine AFIB discharge teaching - Coumadin depends on pt/INR Asprin - Blood thinner, helps blood flow Barium Swallow Stud - Increase fluids to prevent complications BPH - -benign prostate hypertrophy Bradycardia signs and symptoms - Dizzy, lightheadedness, room spinning Cardiac catheterization - -Gives better visual of what is going on in the heart -after the procedure, monitor site for bleeding or hematoma -vials frequently to ensure patient do...

A patient with leukemia is susceptible to hemorrhage. Which blood dyscrasia makes the patient susceptible to this? - Thrombocytopenia Ace inhibitors - -usually ends in Pril -Lisinopril/ Prinivil & Zestril -Enalapril / Vasotec used for vasodialate which cause a better return of blood to the heart to decrease BP Adalimumab (Humira) - -this decreases, swelling, inflammation, pain SUBCUTANEOUS ONLY Used for: Chrons -RA -Ulcer Colitis Adalimumab (Humira) side effects - -problems at site of...

___ are central to the formation of plaques in blood vessels that contribute to cardiovascular disease - "Essential" Nutrients - must be obtained from an external source because we can't make them ourselves or can't make enough "Less, fewer, or reduced" - Containing at least 25% less of a nutrient or calories than reference food 2 Types of Digestion - Mechanical and Chemical 5 Kinds of Lipoprotein - 1. Chylomicron 2. VLDL (Very Low Density) 3. IDL (Intermediate Density) 4. LDL (L...

"critical periods" - a finite period during development in which certain events may occur that will have irreversible effects on later developmental stages. -nutrients during period must be supplied on time for organ to reach full potential "It is better to get vitamins from food than from supplements." - Supplements can cause toxicity. Multiple nutrients in food; not just one "no level of alcoholic beverage intake is safe or advisable during pregnancy." - -alcohol crosses the placen...

"The process of Chinese settlement in the United States was not an easy one. From early on, hostility toward the Chinese settlers was profound. The Chinese were disliked and feared by Westerners because of the relative strangeness of their social customs." Jonathan D. Spence, The Search for Modern China, 1990 Question: The passage above best illustrates which of the following attitudes among people in the United States toward immigrants from China during the late nineteenth century? - Nat...