Category: Health & Medicine 13691

  • Kinser et al.’s “Awareness Is the First Step” Critique

    Table of Contents Background of Study Method of Study Results of Study Ethical Considerations Conclusion Reference Review and analysis of the existing scientific articles is an essential step in creating new academic knowledge. Qualitative studies contribute to the exploration of specific fields of research, which is why it is paramount to pay attention to their…

  • Aspects of Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

    Introduction Chapter 12 regards Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and OSHA Frequently-Asked-Questions (FAQs). It details procedures regarding contact with harmful chemicals and blood in daily routines at work. Key terms include blood, bloodborne Pathogens, Chief, clinical laboratory, decontamination, and engineering controls. Discussion The main pathogens addressed include Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV, and Hepatitis…

  • Ancylostoma Duodenale Known as Hookworm

    Summary section Gerald Schmidt and Larry Roberts argue that Ancylostoma duodenale is a parasitic worm also known as hookworm. It is mostly found in the small intestine of mammals such as humans and livestock. It’s one of the major hookworms that cause infections in humans. Numerous A.duodenale often produces iron deficiency anemia.They suck blood from…

  • Treatment of Severe Hyperkalemia: Potassium

    Table of Contents Normal lab value range and cause of imbalance Hyper- conditions Hypo- conditions Treatment References Normal lab value range and cause of imbalance Normal blood potassium levels are 3.5 to 5.0 millimoles per liter (Potassium blood test, 2019). Potassium is an electrolyte, and its optimal concentration is necessary for the body to perform…

  • Vacuum Assisted Closure Treatment: Assessment Plan

    Developing an Evaluation Plan This paper is devoted to the creation of the evaluation plan and the disseminating evidence of the results of the project. In particular, the paper develops the assessment plan of Vacuum-Assisted Closure (VAC) treatment that appears to be the most appropriate solution for treating diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). It is necessary…

  • What Can America Learn from Japan?

    Health Outcomes in Japan Are Significantly Better Than Those in the US, Even Though the US Spends Much More on Health Care After the devastating consequences of the World War II the population of Japan was suffering from very poor level of health. Today this country turns out to have the highest life expectancy in…

  • Abbreviations and Medical Errors

    The ability to communicate one’s thoughts to others clearly and concisely is a cornerstone of any people’s collective activity. For this reason, miscommunication leads to misunderstanding, which, in turn, negatively impacts the outcome of the work. Mistakes related to the exchange of information in the medical sphere, however, are additionally associated with serious risks of…

  • Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)

    Introduction Certification Description: Specialization in cancer patients’ long-term care; Details about Certification: Three-hour test of 165 multiple-choice questions; $225-$296 for ON /APHON members and $315-$416 for non-members; Active registered license; two years experience as an RN; 2,000 hours of oncology nursing practice; 10 contact hours of nursing continuing education in oncology or an academic elective…

  • Gardasil: Vaccine Against Human Papillomaviruses

    Table of Contents Introduction Statistical Procedures Used Report Findings and Conclusions Assessment Conclusions References Introduction Health care is a rather important sphere of human life. The progress of medicine allows people nowadays to work on inventing the cures and treatments for such serious diseases as cancer. Needless to say, there are people who support and…

  • Change Theories in Evidence-Based Intervention

    Kurt Lewin developed the theory of change in patient care. The theory includes three main categories: driving forces, constraints, and balance or balance that is achieved as a result (Barto, 2019). This model includes actions such as defrosting, changing and subsequent freezing. Another approach in this paper will be the McKinsey 7S Model. Structurally, both…