Oxygen saturation is likely to be lowest when an asthmatic with a diagnosis of pneumonia is positioned:
A. In a high Fowler position
B. Lying on the left side
C. Lying on the right side
D. Lying supine with the head of the bed flat
Oxygen saturation is likely to be lowest when an asthmatic with a diagnosis of pneumonia is positioned:
A. In a high Fowler position
B. Lying on the left side
C. Lying on the right side
D. Lying supine with the head of the bed flat
Which of the following is true of the biological functions of estrone?
A. Estrone is required for proper development of male secondary sexual characteristics.
B. Level of estrogen degreases if the egg is not fertilized.
C. Estrone is required for proper development of female secondary sexual
characteristics.
D. Estrone affects only the reproductive organs.
Which of the following is true of the biological functions of testosterone?
A. Testosterone is not secreted by the ovaries.
B. Testosterone is needed for development of female secondary sexual characteristics.
C. Testosterone stimulates ovulation.
D. Testosterone is needed for development of male secondary sexual characteristics.
Which of the following is true of the biological functions of progesterone?
A. Progesterone is the most important hormone associated with pregnancy.
B. Progesterone directs male sexual characteristics.
C. Levels of progesterone increases if the egg is not fertilized.
D. Levels of progesterone remain stable if the egg is not fertilized.
Ausculation of the chest reveals bilateral fine crackles in the bases bilaterally, indicating:
A. Right-sided heart failure
B. Left-sided heart failure
C. Pneumonia
D. Acute respiratory distress syndrome
In performing a physical assessment, the nurse notes the patient has a “barrel” configuration to the chest. This is a consequence of:
A. Reduced intrapleural pressures
B. Bronchial airway expansion
C. Increased vital capacity
D. Increased residual lung volume
Backward effects of left-sided heart failure include:
A. Pulmonary congestion
B. Jugular vein distention
C. Dependent edema in the legs
D. Bounding pulses
Module 7
A 68-year-old retired female police officer presented to the clinic with dysphagia and leg weakness on the left side. Eight years previously, she had developed a cervical transverse myelitis which had resolved and then recurred 2 years later following which she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She was forced to retire because of this and is obviously still bothered by this fact as she mentions it a few times during the assessment. She complains that she first noticed the weakness and dysphasia today while at work. She is coughing and constantly clearing her throat. He vitals are 129/64, 68, 14, 98.0. She takes aspirin and buspar on a daily basis.
Case Study IV -Endocrine System!Diabetes:
Mr.Clarks is a 52-year-oldAfrican American male, presenting to his primary care physician with complains of frequent urination, excessive thirst, particularly in the late afternoon and early evening. He is a truck driver that works 12 hours each day. The patient confirms a family history of diabetes from both parents. He is6ft 3inches tall and weighs 280lbs. His past medical history includes hypertension and high cholesterol. A random finger stick results in a blood glucose level of 243 mg/dL. The physiciansends him for more blood work and he learns that Mr.Clark’s HgA1c is 9.1% and fasting glucose is 132 mg/dL. His renal function is within normal limits and liver function tests are also within normal limits.
1- What goes wrong with the feedback loop once the body can no longer keep it under control?
(* The most important thing in this question is the feedback)
2- What can Mr. Clark do to improve his lifestyle and health habits?
Article name
Acupuncture for urinary incontinence after stroke: a protocol for systematic review
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4769427/
Instruction:
Please submit a peer-reviewed research article studying the use of Chinese herbs or acupuncture for incontinence. Include a brief synopsis of the article and a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the study (at least 200 words). Please use APA formatting.