Entries by Daphne Hanson

The microscopic structure of a skeletal muscle cell and its organelles

The microscopic structure of a skeletal muscle cell and its organelles. Motor neuron and motor unit. Facial muscles (frontalis- orbicularis orris and oculi- temporalis- masseter-zygomaticus- occipitalis. Muscles of the back trapezius-latissimus dorsi-deltoid. Muscles of the anterior of the trunk: Pectoralis major-rectus abdominis-external intercostal. Muscles of the upper limb: biceps brachii-brachioradialis- flexor digitorum longus and brevis-triceps […]

Developmental category

According to Kelby’s mom, Kelby has always been a “late bloomer.” She is almost 2 years old and cannot walk, doesn’t make eye-contact, and makes no effort to communicate. The mother says she will do those things when she is ready, however she brought her to the clinic today because Kelby has been having uncontrollable […]

Multi-agency team in adult care

Irvine is an 82 -year-old man who has lived with Parkinson’s disease for 15 years. He and his wife, Sheila, live in a very sheltered housing (VSH) complex with carers on-site 24 hours per day. This has helped manage Irvine’s complex medication regime. Sheila is Irvine’s power of attorney, though she has not been active […]

Preparing Novolin-R insulin

A newly graduated nurse is preparing a dose of Novolin-R insulin to administer to a patient. 1) Before administering the medication, how should the new nurse verify the order? 2) After examining the syringe, the nurse’s coworker tells the graduate nurse that the syringe must be discarded because of the insulin ins cloudy. If you […]

Transferring patient from wheelchair

It is a mild summer afternoon in River City, where Inner City Urgent Care is located. The softball season is in full swing, and Inner City has treated its share of players and spectators who have had minor injuries. On this particular Tuesday, Bill Schwarz, a regular patient, comes in late in the day obvious […]