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REpidermis - The outermost layer of the skin Dermis - Layer of skin beneath the epidermis; the inner supportive layer Sebaceous glands - Glands that produce an oily substance called serum that is secreted through hair follicles Eccrine sweat glands - Glands that produce sweat directly onto the skin's surface Apocrine sweat glands - Glands that produce a thick, milky secretion found in the armpit and groin Subcutaneous tissue - Adipose tissue made up of lobules of fat Melanin - Brownish ...

Weight changes in 1st year of life - Weight increases 6-8lbs, up to 20lbs in the 1st year of life When does the posterior fontanelle close? Anterior? - posterior- 2 months, anterior- 9-18 mo when do the abdominal muscles close? - 3 years When are the testicles descended? - usually descended at birth, but spontaneous descent may occur in the first year after birth. (usually 6 months) what do you assess for with infants musculoskeletal system? - leg fold symmetry hib abduction- no clicks ...

what the health professional observes by inspecting, palpating, percussing, and auscultating during the physical examination - objective data things a person tells you about that you cannot observe through your senses; symptoms - subjective data The most effective way to elicit the ROSs is for the NP to - Start with general questions on each of the different body systems The NP can determine higher cognitive fxn by asking the patient to perform which of the following tasks? - Explain the ...

Routine office visit times - every 4 weeks until 28 weeks every 2 weeks until 36 weeks every week from 36 to delivery Biweekly after 40 weeks First Trimester Normal findings - breast pain, enlargement, changes in pigmentation, constipation, excessive salivation and bad taste in mouth, fatigue, flatulence, headache, hemorrhoids, nausea and vomiting, urinary frequency and incontinence, varicosities of vulva and legs. Second Trimester Normal findings - backache, dyspnea, epistaxis, leukorrh...

How do you measure fundal height - symphysis pubis to top of uterus When can you start to hear fetal heart tones? - around 12 wks What is quickening? - fetal movements felt by the mother When is quickening felt - between 16-20 weeks Abnormal Complaints in first trimester - 1st trimester: Vaginal bleeding Book: spotting, bleeding, cramping, painful urination, severe vomiting and/or diarrhea, fever > 100.4, symptoms of vaginal infection or STI; persistent or severe low abdominal pain, li...

Otitis media - middle ear infection Otitis externa - swimmers ear Otitis serosa - unresolved attack of acute otitis media fluid is clear and less erythema seen Chalazion - lump in the tear gland of the eyelid Caruncle - red prominence at the corner of the eye Blepharitis - inflammation of the eyelid that affects the eyelashes or tear production Pupil edema - optic disc swelling that is caused by intracranial pressure Open angle glaucoma - also known as chronic glaucoma. Has a wide and ope...

Tender Process - Determine style of tender Prepare invitation -include info so all bidders understand the need and send a suitable bid Send ITT using suitable platform Receive bids - any bids after deadline date should be disregarded. Evaluate the bids. Check they meet the required expectations, disregard bids that are incomplete or bids that are not the correct standard. Evaluate the bids against the criteria and score. Use a cross functional team so the process is fair Award contract an...

The Purchasing process - 1. Define Specification. 2. Select Supplier 3. Contract Agreement 4. Ordering 5. Expediting 6. Evaluation Follow up Definition of Procurement & Supply - recognition of the fact that the purchasing function has a role in not just "buying inputs" but in "securing supply" Direct Costs - These are costs which can be identified directly with the production of a good or service; e.g. raw materials. Usually strategic or leverae suppliers Indirect Costs - These ar...

Supply chain integration - Supply chain integration requires the procurement professional to develop strategic collaboration with key supply chain partners and understand customer requirements. Behaviours to enhance innovation - Pellathy identified 3 key behaviours that affect how individuals engage with each other: 1, Task behaviours - how an individual executes tasks of their role 2, Organisational citizenship - the quality of a person's interpersonal actions and to challenge change wh...

Operations Management - The processes of managing the resources and processes involved in the acquisition and transformation of inputs and the distribution of outputs. Five Key Performance Dimensions / Performance Objectives - Slack and Brandon-Jones - 1. Quality 2. Speed 3. Dependability 4. Flexibility 5. Cost Quality - Producing products and services that satisfy customer needs. Speed - Ensuring a short lapse of time between when orders are made and fulfilled. Dependability - Produci...