Asbestos 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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Healthcare Careers: Questions and Answers
1. Answer the questions:
a) What is special about careers in health?
R: They represent a vocation and are ideal for people who want to help others.
b) What do you need to succeed in this field?
R: Teamwork, outstanding skills, and being a good team member.
c) Are people grateful to healthcare workers?
R: Yes, patients and their families are usually very grateful.
d) Is it boring to work in the health sector? Why or why not?
R: No, because every day is different and
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Essential Vocabulary and Phrases
Avoid: To stay away from someone or something. Example: “I try to avoid supermarkets on Saturdays; they are always so busy.”
Stark: Empty, simple, or obvious. Example: “It was a stark room with a bed and chair as the only furniture.”
Clot: To form clots. Example: “He was rushed to the hospital because his blood wasn’t clotting properly.”
Catwalk: The long, narrow stage that models walk along in a fashion show.
Featuring: To include someone or something as an important
Cardiac Arrest: Types, Prevention, and Post-Resuscitation
Cardiac Arrest Management
Types of Cardiac Arrest
Shockable Rhythms:
These rhythms can potentially be restored with a shock! | Non-Shockable Rhythms:
These rhythms cannot be restored by a shock. Use CPR + Medications (Myocytes aren’t working). |
| Myocardial Infarction (MI) can cause Ventricular Fibrillation | Use CPR + Medications |
Prevention of Cardiac Arrest
(Prevention of an Incoming Cardiac
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A Day I Will Never Forget
Two months ago, something happened to me that I will never forget. It was a warm and sunny spring morning, and I was home alone since my parents had gone for a walk and to run some errands.
Accident and Consequences: I was rushing out of my bedroom because the phone was ringing, when all of a sudden, I lost my balance, fell down, and bumped my head against the floor. As a consequence of the accident, I was afraid and short of breath. Luckily, I was able to take my phone out
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