A patient is lying on his right side in bed. When turning the patient, you notice reddened skin on his right trochanter. How can you determine if this is a stage I pressure injury? What are some risk factors contributing to pressure injuries?
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In your own words Write a short article on ‘Determination of Paracetamol in Pharmaceutical Preparations.
The article should have following components:
a. Introduction
b. Literature review
c. Discussion
d. Conclusion
e. References
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describe four of the worldviews presented in Tim Keller's article "4 wrong answers to why me? what are the implications of each worldview as one responds to the struggles or the death of a loved one?
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A nurse is working in a prenatal care clinic with a high number of adolescent pregnancies. The nurse is asked to prepare some guidelines for the staff regarding care for this population. Explain four interventions you would include in these guidelines. Consider nutritional, psycho-social, and developmental issues for this high-risk population. Include suggestions for professionals who should be on a care team for pregnant adolescents and at least one important community referral that should be made for this population.
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A 16-year-old female presents at the clinic with extreme
fatigue and shortness of breath while playing volleyball. She has
been in good health until about six months ago. During these six
months, she has had several colds and flu events where she was
unable to do normal activities. Her mother reports she spends a
great deal of time sleeping, sometimes twelve hours, and complains
of fatigue when she awakens. She is pale and appears to have little
energy. The doctor suspects iron deficiency anemia
(IDA).
Explain the pathophysiology of iron deficiency anemia
(IDA). You will need to defend your answer using specific facts,
& data.
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Discuss the health care support systems available for muslim culture in minnesota
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To prepare for this Discussion, you will be required to read the assigned chapters in your Stanhope and Lancaster text. Then, call the Department of Health or your local Public Health Department and speak to a nurse. Find out the top health concern(s) for your community. Please focus your attention on the unique tools that nurses who work in the community utilize to care for populations, including the Intervention Wheel.
Please listen to Dr. Attia’s Ted Talk in the resources for this week and then respond to the following questions:
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All of the following are possible results of excessive protein intake, except ____________
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Excess protein may become a burdensome on kidneys as they excrete urea. |
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protein can be used to make glucose |
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dehydration |
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excess protein can be stored as fat |
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all of the above are possible results. |
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QUESTION 2
The two phases of protein synthesis in the cell are ____________ which takes place in the __________, and ___________ which takes place in the _______________
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transcription in the nucleus, and translation in the ribosomes. |
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translation in the nucleus, and transcription in ribosomes |
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transcription in the nucleus, and translation in the mitochondria. |
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translation in the nucleus, and transcription in the golgi apparatus. |
2 points
QUESTION 3
Proteins are involved in all of the following functions except ___________
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promoting bowel function |
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making hormones |
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making enzymes |
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aiding in immune function |
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providing cell structure |
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providing energy |
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QUESTION 4
Positive Nitrogen balance results when protein intake exceeds its loss. This is expected in all of the following conditions, except _____
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during pregnancy |
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during growth spurt |
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in athletic training |
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a feverish person with loss of appetite |
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QUESTION 5
Which of the following is classified as a complete protein?
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kidney beans |
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whole-grain bread |
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fat-free milk |
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corn tortillas |
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QUESTION 6
Vegetarian (vegan) diet is becoming more popular. All of the following statements are correct, except ________
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There is a concern about developing vitamin B-12 deficiency as well as zinc and calcium. |
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Vegan diet is often rich in antioxidants, dietary fibers, and phytochemicals. |
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It is possible to get all nutrientional requirements from vegan diet, if planned well |
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A dish made of beans (limited in methionine) and rice (limited in lysine) will supply the body with all essential amino acids. |
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it is important to compensate for deficiencies in vegan diet, Vegans can use fortified food or take supplements |
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all of the above statements are correct regarding vegetarian diet. |
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QUESTION 7
For a healthy adult whose weight is 60 kg, total RDA is ___________ per day, and % of daily energy obtained from protein should be __________ respectively.
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4.8 grams, 8% |
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36 grams, 30% |
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48 grams, 10-35% |
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60 grams, 20-35% |
2 points
QUESTION 8
Hemoglobin is a protein that contains 4 polypeptide chains. Its structure is considered _________
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primary |
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secondary |
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tertiary |
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quaternary |
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QUESTION 9
This process involves synthesis of nonessential amino acids, while that process involves making glucose from non-carbohydrate source, respectively
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transamination, ketogenesis |
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deamination, gluconeogenesis |
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transamination, gluconeogenesis |
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deamination, glycolysis |
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QUESTION 10
Marasmus is protein-deficiency malnutrition, while Kwashiorkor is energy-deficit malnutrition
True
False
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