Pressure to Change “A discussion on the ethics and finances of Medicare’s refusal to pay for pressure ulcers that develop in a hospitalized patient.” “Pressure to Change” Medicare like all health insurers is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying for unnecessary medical care. The latest attempt sounds perfectly reasonable until you consider who will bear the burden. Problem: Last year federal centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that they would no longer reimburse
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Hydrocolloids in pressure ulcer prevention Carolyn DelVecchio‚ R.N. SUNY Empire Hydrocolloids in pressure ulcer prevention INTRODUCTION TO PROBLEM Hospital Acquired ulcers (HAPU) are a common problem in healthcare facilities-They are a financial burden to healthcare facilities and can cause an adverse outcome to patients. An estimated 60‚000 patients die each year from complications due to (HAPU) and can cost up to $362‚000 to 28 billion a year (Duncan‚ 2007‚ p.605). Since 2008‚ the
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1. Define the signs of adverse reactions- iatrogenic and idiosyncratic reactions *Adverse reactions- any unexpected‚ unintended or excessive response to a medication given at therapeutic dosages (opposed to an overdose) *Latrogenic- an adverse reaction caused by the actions of a prescriber‚ healthcare professional‚ or other specific treatment *Idiosyncratic- an adverse reaction that is abnormal/unexpected to a medication (other than an allergic) that is peculiar to the individual 2. Steps
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Exam 2 Study Guide Bio 202 Chapter 13 Differentiate a virus from a bacterium Describe the chemical and physical structure of both an enveloped and a nonenveloped virus. (Include a description of the envelope‚ capsid‚ and core The nucleic acid of a virus is protected by a protein coat called the capsid. The structure of the capsid is ultimately determined by the viral nucleic acid and accounts for most of the mass of a virus‚ especially of small ones. Each capsid
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Introduction An abortion is the medical process of ending a pregnancy so it does not result in the birth of a baby. It is also sometimes known as a ’termination’ or a ’termination of pregnancy’. Depending on how many weeks you have been pregnant‚ the pregnancy is ended either by taking medication or by having a surgical procedure. An abortion is not the same as a miscarriage‚ where the pregnancy ends without medical intervention (although medical treatment may be needed after a miscarriage)
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Chapter 30: Nursing Assessment: Hematologic System Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is caring for a patient who is being discharged after an emergency splenectomy following an automobile accident. Which instructions should the nurse include in the discharge teaching? a. Watch for excess bruising. b. Check for swollen lymph nodes. c. Take iron supplements to prevent anemia. d. Wash hands and avoid persons who are ill. ANS: D Splenectomy increases the risk for infection‚ especially with gram-positive
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Care of sick patients when body systems malfunction | Unit 7 P5 – Identify the risk factors for each of the 3 malfunctions in assignment 3 Risk factors are things that contribute to illnesses. They could be situations‚ people or activities which could possibly affect our health in a negative way and can also lead to ill health. The effect can be temporary or permanent; the effect of these things can be mild‚ very serious or possibly fatal. There are 3 factors that affects whether someone is of
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Gould: Pathophysiology for the Health Professions‚ 4th Edition Chapter 04: Infection Test Bank-MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Bacteria that form a cluster of spheres are called: a. | Bacilli | b. | Diplococcic | c. | Staphylococci | d. | Streptococci | 2. An anaerobe requires which specific environment? a. | a dry environment | b. | an acidic medium | c. | air at temperature less than 61° F/16° C | d. | the absence of oxygen | 3. The presence of the bacterial capsule: a.
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There have been many researches and tests done on the genetic causes of Sickle Cell Anemia and how it developes‚ as well as it’s effects on the circulatory‚ muscular‚ and respiratory systems‚ as well as it’s effects on the joints and other systems of the body‚ and the complications associated with them. Most of the research has been done to explore on the reasons why it mostly effects the African-American community and people who are from the West Coast of Africa. It has also been known that Sickle
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RAK MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY RAK COLLEGE OF NURSING- RNBSN YEAR 1 ADVANCED NURSING CONCEPT -3&4 PROBLEM BASED LEARNING-NO.1 GROUP 3 Name of the Faculty: Vimala Edwin Date: 15-01-2013 Group Leader: Jayanthi Scriber: Joncy Kutty Samuel Group 3 Roll No: From (31-40) Group Members: 1. 12090531 Elizabeth Thomas 2. 12090532 Susan 3. 12090533 Joncy kutty Samuel 4. 12090534 Amble 5. 12090535 Amina
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