a lanyard. On that lanyard is an ID pouch that has my license and my debit card. I even put coupons in there as long as they fit. Sometimes I will even carry a purse that has all the same things and more. The extra things in my purse would be hand sanitizer, lotion, an extra hair tie, and chapstick. In my wallet, that I carry with me when I have my purse, is a picture of my sister Skylar and I from…
The sun suddenly appeared in the sky. My fingers were numb, and every single bone in my body was shaking, even though I had six blankets on. I was sitting on a cliff, and if I moved any more than a foot I would plummet to my death. That’s right, I risked death to see the most “exhilarating sunrise of my life”, which is what everyone with me said. They also said the clouds would go away. So to pass the time, I envisioned a beautiful horizon with orange and pink cotton candy-like colors. And the…
different places. Some of it's many uses include being an antiseptic, commonly used in the medical field (like in hospitals, for example), and found in medical wipes and antibacterial hand sanitizer. Some widely-known brand names include: Germ-X, Lavacol, Sani-Soft, Hanitizer, Epoch, and Aplicare Antiseptic Gel Hand…
Kyosha Valley is taking a proactive approach to addressing the issue of pandemics head on so that we can ensure a sustainable healthcare response at all Kyosha Valley practices. I have enacted guidelines for the pandemic preparedness policies, which will be effective immediately. Pandemics affect a large group of people under a very large radius. Many of the epidemics that countries experience come by due to inadequacy in knowledge about the disease in question. Such a disease spreads faster…
identify the patient’s needs. Ms. Johnson had a student come into her office with complaints of a burning sensation on her hand. Upon visual assessment the student’s hand was noted to have a trace of edema, chaffed skin, and redness. The student reported it burns and feels really warm when she touches it. Ms. Johnson asked her if she had used any new lotions or hand sanitizers on her hand. The student reported she had noticed she had really dry skin and used some lotion from Bath and Body Works…
optimal treatment. An alternative treatment could be treating the boils with warm and wet washcloth, which will stimulate them draining on its own. 5. S. Aureus is carried by many individuals and can be easily transmitted to the environment by the hands. The nostrils and wet skin are good habitats of S. Aureus. The elderly, diabetics and the immunocompromised people are more at risk of…
1. Identify the disparity: Homelessness and mental illness in veterans 2. Summary of the article: Disparities in Housing Status Among Veterans with General Medical, Cognitive, and Behavioral Health Conditions studied the risk factors associated with homelessness and the existence of medical and mental issues within the veteran population. The study found that although medical issues such as diabetes and lung issues complicated the issues of homeless and wellness, mental health was a…
The scent of sandy colored pencil shavings and crystal-clear, alcohol based hand sanitizer pervaded the room, and my ears were permeated with the sounds of laughing children, the grinding of a pencil sharpener, and the bustle of any fifth grade classroom. The teacher, Ms. Roberts, was handing back the MCT2 test scores from the previous year, which was fourth grade, and I absolutely could not wait to see mine. I shook in my chair with anticipation, anxiously awaiting the scores. “Jordan…
prescription antibiotics, the use of antimicrobial products like soaps, hand sanitizers, detergents, and household cleaners have led to increased resistance (Battle of the Bugs…
Introduction Norovirus infection causes inflammation in the stomach and intestines (gastroenteritis) and food poisoning. It is caused by exposure to a virus in a group of similar viruses called noroviruses. Norovirus spreads very easily from person to person (is very contagious). It often occurs in places where people are in close contact, such as schools, hospitals, and restaurants. You can get it from food, water, surfaces, or other people who have the virus (are contaminated). Norovirus is…