Jax is a 66-year-old Caucasian female whose wife has encouraged her to seek treatment. She has never been in therapy before and has no history of depression or anxiety. However, her alcohol use has recently been getting in the way of her marriage, and interfering with her newly-retired life. She describes drinking increasing amounts over […]
Explain how race, socioeconomic status, or gender determines the quality of health care in the United States. As a health care provider, describe how you will conquer the treatment and health care barriers that may exist with patients. In replies to peers, discuss additional strategies for overcoming health care barriers.
Discuss the normal functions of the lungs that help filter the air coming into the lungs and push any dust or particulate matter out of the lungs. If the physician recommends that a patient have a lobectomy for lung cancer, how many lobes could be excised from each lung, while still leaving at least one […]
You are a paramedic in your first-year post-qualification, working with a graduate who has only been on road for 2 months. You are dispatched to a 28-year-old female, with imminent delivery. The information you have is: G3: P1, 41 weeks gestation Membranes ruptured 2 hours ago at home The onset of regular painful contractions 30 […]
Describe the pathophysiology behind one of the key pharmacological options used post-delivery in the management of this imminent delivery condition. What is your concern at this point, outline and discuss the likely potential cause of this substantial blood loss.
Health is influenced by many factors, the social determinants of health encompass economic and social conditions that influence the health of people and communities. Social determinants of health such as poverty, unequal access to health care, lack of education, stigma, and racism are underlying, contributing factors to health inequities. Why is addressing the social determinants […]
A physician hands you a critical lab value result for a female patient with a low potassium level (an electrolyte important in heart function). He asks you to contact the patient right away and gives you a list of instructions to give to the patient. It is Friday evening and the office does not open […]
Describe in detail a clinical scenario you experienced including all relevant information within these iterative stages of the Clinical Judgment Model. Recognize and Analyze Cues External cues Internal cues Cluster relevant cues with a description of cue analysis for importance and immediate concern Relevant cues must be linked to the client’s clinical presentation and ordered […]
What does think most of our medical terms for pathology have to do with? Remember that pathology is a result of the dysfunction of a body system. Give two examples from what you currently know. Skin is the largest organ and the largest part of the immune system! Can you think of some terms that […]
The obesity epidemic is a global health crisis of staggering proportions. Excess body weight is a major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and Type 2 Diabetes. The prevalence of obesity is increasing in recent decades and is driven by a complex interplay of economic, environmental, and biological factors. In the United […]
