Entries by Daphne Hanson

The delivery of a term infant

A respiratory therapist is called to attend the delivery of a term infant. The mother has had no prenatal care and reports that her “water broke” several days ago. Immediately following vaginal delivery, the infant was placed on a preheated radiant warmer and dried with warmed towels. The infant was placed in a sniffing position […]

Noxious care and procedures

Johnny is a 1-week-old who was born prematurely. He is quite ill and needs constant interruption and often noxious care and procedures. He has been prescribed dopamine at a rate of 5 mcg/kg/min. His weight is 1.4 kg. The concentration of dopamine is 40 mg in 50 mL normal saline. ….. has been diluted to […]

Concept map based on Pancreatitis

I am unsure of how to complete this concept map based on Pancreatitis. How would I properly complete this assignment? An example for diabetes is posted below, it uses the same template. Image transcription text ASSESSMENT PATHOLOGY DIAGNOSTICS Both: Type I: Genetic and environmental factors cause autoantigens Serum Glucose Subjective: Increased thirst, numb to form […]

Mixed method research

Qualitative and Quantitative studies are very different in their methods of collecting data. On one hand, qualitative data is collected through observations, one-on-one interviews, and focus groups, to name a few, and is non-numerical in nature. It is an exploratory method of research that produces results that are not easy to generalize. On the other […]

Important part of establishing a therapeutic relationship

Jennifer is a 16-year-old assessed in the school health clinic for flu-like symptoms> While obtaining her health history she admits her parents are unaware that she uses both control pills. Which of the following is an important part of establishing a therapeutic relationship with this client? 1-Maintaining confidentiality about non-life treatment issues 2-Letting her know […]

Inspection of the patient’s breathing patterns,

My focused respiratory assessment included full vital signs, an inspection of the patient’s breathing patterns, skin color, and respiratory status, also I did palpate to see if there were any abnormalities, and listened to her lung sounds using a stethoscope. My patient’s vitals were normal, the only thing her oxygen was dropping to 93% but […]