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In 1996, Planet X had a population of 26 million people. During that year, 630,000 deaths...

In 1996, Planet X had a population of 26 million people. During that year, 630,000 deaths occurred. 1,000,000 people became ill with cholera and 312, 000 deaths were attributed to this disease. Calculate your answers as per 100,000 population and be specific with units.

    1. A- What was the crude mortality rate?
    2. B- What was the cause-specific mortality rate from cholera in 1996?
    3. C- What was the case-fatality rate from cholera?
  1. Calculate an infection rate given the following information. You are an infection control practitioner in a small rural hospital. You have had 12 MRSA cases in the past year. During the year, you have had 1438 patient days. What was the infection rate per 1000 patient days?
  2. You are the manager of a wildlife preserve. You had 26,834 visitors to the preserve last year. 8,156 were adults and the rest were children. On the preserve, you have 13 species of deer, 513 species of flowering plants, 21 species of trees, and 60 species of birds.

                   a. Calculate the percent of visitors that were adults and children.

                   b. What is the ratio of children to adults?

                   c. What is the proportion of each species type?

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(1) 3 General and 5 specific obectives for liver cancer. (2) 3 General and 5 specific...

(1) 3 General and 5 specific obectives for liver cancer.
(2) 3 General and 5 specific obectives for Schistomiasis

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Explain and evaluate the varying considerations that should be addressed regarding health care facilities and patient...

Explain and evaluate the varying considerations that should be addressed regarding health care facilities and patient experience in the United States - 250 words please

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does cell phone use cause cancer

does cell phone use cause cancer

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How might the shift of interstitial fluid be impacted if a patient was dehydrated?

How might the shift of interstitial fluid be impacted if a patient was dehydrated?

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Why should a Code of Ethics be established and supported by senior leadership in a healthcare...

Why should a Code of Ethics be established and supported by senior leadership in a healthcare facility? 250 words please.

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HIPAA, Legal, and Regulatory Discussion • Presents evidence from recent scholarly publications to address the impact...

HIPAA, Legal, and Regulatory Discussion

• Presents evidence from recent scholarly publications to address the impact of technology on nursing care related to:

- Patient privacy and HIPAA standards

-Healthcare regulations

- Legal guidelines on appropriate use of technology

please provide source or citation. Article cannot be more than 5 years old.

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How is ethics committees’ work important to the research in a healthcare setting? How will this...

How is ethics committees’ work important to the research in a healthcare setting?

How will this information have an impact toward future organizational direction?

250 word answer.

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What are some Socioeconomic pressures in the United states when implementing digital equality in an environment...

What are some Socioeconomic pressures in the United states when implementing digital equality in an environment of diversity?

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What are Stakeholder ethical considerations of organizational strategies, marketing, and operations.in the United states when implementing...

What are Stakeholder ethical considerations of organizational strategies, marketing, and operations.in the United states when implementing digital equality in an environment of diversity?

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Recently there has been increased focus on efforts and effects of early social prevention measures. Statistically,...

Recently there has been increased focus on efforts and effects of early social prevention measures. Statistically, what factor has the CDC reported to be most responsible for the decrease in pregnancy among teens from 1991 to now? Why might this be the case?

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what are Potential conflicts or influence between personal standards and the goals of an organization when...

what are Potential conflicts or influence between personal standards and the goals of an organization when implementing digital equality in an environment of diversity?

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Which of the following medications can cause a dangerous block of the AV node if dosing...

Which of the following medications can cause a dangerous block of the AV node if dosing is excessive?

Question options:

a)

dalteparin (Fragmin)

b)

nifedipine (Procardia)

c)

hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)

d)

diltiazem (Cardizem)

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Under the ACA, health insurance companies cannot refuse coverage to individuals because of a pre-existing medical...

Under the ACA, health insurance companies cannot refuse coverage to individuals because of a pre-existing medical condition. Define what is a pre-existing medical condition? Also, what are the pros and cons of this provision under the law? 250 word answer

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A 58 y/o female visits the Health center due to palpitations. Medical background: • H/O myocardial...

A 58 y/o female visits the Health center due to palpitations.

Medical background:

H/O myocardial infarction in the past and with left ventricular failure, on the following medication:
o Valsartan 80 mg OD
o Furosemide 40 mg OD
o Spironolactone 25 mg OD
o Isosorbide dinitrate PRN
History of Dyslipidemia since 10 yrs, on
o Atorvastatin 10 mg OD
Non- Diabetic

History of present illness:

Present condition started few weeks now with palpitations associated with some giddiness, no associated chest pains, cold sweating nor malaise/fever.

Pertinent On Examination:

BP 105/70mmhgPR 96/minRR 21/minTemp: 36.7 C

No anemia

Cardiac: mild tachycardia, irregular rhythm, no murmur

Lungs: Bibasilar crepitation

No edema

ECHO done Ejection fraction 45% with LA and LV, no clots seen

ECG: atrial fibrillation

IMPRESSION:

IHD (ischemic heart disease), CHF(congestive heart failure) , atrial fibrillation w/ normal ventricular respond

INVESTIGATIONS:

a. CBC/LFT/RFT/TFT/CRP/Lipids/Trop I/CKMB if needed
b. Chest XRAY
c. Echo after 6 months to 1 year

Discharge with additional meds:

1. Digoxin 0.25 mg,1 tab OD
2. Aspirin 81 OD

QUESTIONS

1. Explain the pathophysiology process of Myocardial Infraction?
2. Explain how the signs and symptoms of Myocardial Infraction develops.
3. What is the clinical significance of doing cardiac enzymes for the patient with MI?
4. List at least two complications of MI and explain how they develop?

1- write articles for this case.

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