These are requirements for forum initial posts and case studies: ALWAYS first present relevant background information and normal physiological content with citations. THEN cover the questions in DETAIL. Please use correct medical/ physiological terminology at all times. (You are presenting to your peers and to me, not your patients). Spelling counts with the quizzes and exams. […]
Case Study The patient is an 11-year-old girl who has been complaining of intermittent right lower quadrant pain and diarrhea for the past year. She is small for her age. Her physical examination indicates some mild right lower quadrant tenderness and fullness. Studies Results. Hemoglobin (Hgb), 8.6 g/dL (normal: >12 g/dL).Hematocrit (Hct), 28% (normal: 31%-43%). […]
Tom is a 38-year-old factory worker who entered a treatment center after being arrested for drinking and driving. His attorney has suggested that he quit drinking and enter treatment, at least until his trial, which is scheduled in 2 months. Tom does not anticipate serving jail time, but he believes that treatment could strengthen his […]
Managing children, that have experienced a divorce can be a challenge for newly introduced step-parents and others. Changes are not only difficult for children but for the matter any human being. It makes it more challenging when the father of the children is awarded custody and the stepmom tries to fill the “mom role”. Conflict […]
1. Pearl Richards, 69 years of age, is a female patient who is in the operating room for a repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The patient has a history of hypertension controlled with medications, osteoporosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and has smoked two packs of cigarettes per day for 40 years. . […]
Case Review: Residential Mizpah Hotel Fire Residential Mizpah Hotel Fire A fire erupted at a residential hotel, the Mizpah Hotel, in Reno, NV on October 31, 2006. The hotel, which mainly housed low-income people, had 85 occupants at the instant the fire broke out. Surprisingly, the fire was intentionally set up by a 47-year-old female […]
John is a 35-year-old nurse who had rheumatic fever as a child. He noticed a persistent tachycardia and light-headedness. Chest x-rays showed an enlarged left atrium and left ventricle. ECG analysis showed atrial fibrillation and mild pulmonary congestion. Cardiac Assessment resulted in the following information: Cardiac output (CO) 3.4 L/min Blood pressure (BP) 100/58 mm […]
Neuro “Consider someone named Mr. R who has a left sided stroke.” discuss how you think the Fingertip Writing Test, Auditory Perception Test, Word Fluency, Trails A and B, and WAIS DS and tests of visual inattention such as the Line Bisection Test. These tests measure basic sensory and perceptual functions, ability to generate normal […]
cold case simulator Introduction You will be investigating a cold case: a 1989 homicide that is being reactivated because evidence in a recent robbery has been linked to the unsolved killing. This simulation is presented in the form of a binder that serves as your case file. To open the binder and begin your investigation, […]
Diversity in Contemporary Families “Asian Interviews” Interview with Ms. Georgia Yuan Instructor: Georgia can you start off by telling us why you wanted to do this video tape Georgia: I’ve lived in Pullman a long time, about 18 years, and it’s a small community, not very racially diverse and I think I’ve always felt a […]
