Drug Use Impact: Pregnancy, STIs, and Society
Impact of Drug Use on Specific Groups and Stages
Seniors
In seniors, there is an added complication of deeply rooted behaviors and limitations in learning ability. This group is at major risk for the initiation or intensification of tobacco and alcohol consumption, particularly as a result of the complex life stage of retirement.
Family Environment
The family nucleus is considered essential in drug addiction intervention. This includes not only the immediate family but also neighbors and friends. Family
Read MoreInfant and Toddler Care: Milestones, Feeding, and Safety Tips
Infant and Toddler Care: A Comprehensive Guide
RN Vital Signs: FC: 140/180. FR: 40/60. T°: 36.5-37°C.
Developmental Milestones and Activities
2 to 8 weeks of life: We suggest crib toys such as colorful mobiles and musical games.
2 to 4 months: Sing, show new sounds, talk slowly and closely, encouraging smiles. Sensory touch is fundamental for development; touch and embrace, both to take objects and feel.
4 to 6 months: Offer objects such as bells, rings, and cubes. Introduce smells. Briefly and supportively
Read MoreUnderstanding Nosocomial Infections
Nosocomial infections are infections acquired in a hospital or healthcare setting. These infectious diseases are contracted by patients or medical staff *after* admission, meaning they were not present or incubating at the time of admission.
Epidemiological Chain
- Source: Primarily people (patients, staff, visitors), often asymptomatic carriers, and opportunistic organisms.
- Transmission Mechanisms:
- Direct: Via the hands of healthcare staff.
- Indirect: Through contaminated materials.
- Air: Droplets of saliva
Cardiovascular Disease: Epidemiology, Risks & Prevention
Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease
In the United States, the mortality rate from cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, hypertension, and heart failure, has steadily declined over the past decade—33% from 1999 to 2009—likely as a result of better prevention and acute care efforts. Nonetheless, CVD is the leading killer of both men and women. Although CVD mortality is decreasing, CVD prevalence is increasing. According to
Read MoreAsbestos Exposure: Risks, Symptoms, and Prevention
Asbestos Poisoning
What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is the name given to a group of six fibrous minerals: chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, actinolite, and anthophyllite.
Utility of Asbestos
Asbestos was used in building materials and vehicle brakes due to its heat and corrosion resistance.
Permissible Exposure Limit
Asbestos exposure should not exceed 0.1 fiber per cubic centimeter (f/cc) of air averaged over an eight-hour shift.
Risks of Asbestos Exposure
Health risks depend on:
- The amount of airborne
Key Vocabulary Terms: A Comprehensive List
Essential Vocabulary: Definitions and Examples
Alarm: A sudden feeling of fear or worry.
Applicant: A person who makes a formal request for something.
Application: A formal written request, especially for a job or a place in a school or club.
Aptitude: A natural ability or skill.
Concern: A feeling of worry.
Countryside: The land away from towns and cities, where there are fields and woods.
Eavesdropper: Someone who secretly listens to what other people are saying.
E-book: An electronic book or novel.
Enquiry:
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