Neural tube defect

What have I not learned in this class? Can I say a kick to the mouth and a blow to the brain is all I can say about this class? New terminology was something I grasp that I did not about the terminology with its definitions. In the moodule discussions, I knew bits and facts about things but never in depth to all the subjects that were discussed in class. Now, that the course is coming to an end, I take a stand back and say wow, how ignorant was I not to know much about the LBGT community.…

one of the fallopian tubes joins with a sperm, becomes fertilized, then travels to the uterus where it grows for the remainder of the pregnancy. However, there are times where the fertilized egg does not make it to the uterus to grow and instead it begins to grow elsewhere, this is called an Ectopic Pregnancy. Ectopic Pregnancy basically means “an out-of-place pregnancy”. About 1-2% of pregnancies are ectopic. In most cases (97%) Ectopic pregnancy occurs in the fallopian tube, this can also be…

During this clinical rotation, we had an opportunity to go to the different Creabrook locations and be able to observe not only clients but also Clearbrook healthcare providers and their role in providing care to Clearbrook clients. Our first stop was at the Commons, were we had to meet with doctor K. for psychiatry rounds. Unfortunately, doctor was not able to make it, but we did have a change to observe a little bit of a meeting between other nurses and social workers, where they shared a…

June space out briefly, thinking about her previous sexual act with the homeless man. "Jamie spoken out more loudly. "June, are you alright?" June snap back into focus. "A...what?" Jamie repeat himself. "I said, do you want to help Mike out or not?" June clear her throat and respond. "Well, since Mike is not our enemy. I guess it's okay to help him out." She turn her head away, plotting something mischievous. "Guys, I'm still not feeling well. Is it alright if I use the restroom for a minute?"…

Prior to admission she had a cholecystectomy which required her to be admitted to the hospital to receive skilled nursing care because she cannot care for herself. She has a large abdominal incision that requires packing. Additionally, she requires tube feeding and lots of IV antibiotics. She will be in the hospital until she dies or is cleared to go into hospice. One of many concepts that my patient can be related to is cellular regulation because of her diagnosis of terminal cancer. Since,…

“Twenty two percent of teachers have access to the right level of technology in the classroom.” (PBS, 2011) In this research paper, I will look at technology and the effects on students and teachers; specifically, in a language arts classroom. The problem will be examined over time as technology has changed. In addition, how technology has been integrated into the classroom. There are many facets to technology use in the classroom. The first is how technology is use has changed over time.…

The Impact of Screen Time on Sleep As the Internet develops rapidly in today’s dynamic world, it is extremely hard to imagine how our lives would be without electronic devices. In 2014, an investigation from The National Sleep Foundation found that 89 percent of adults and 75 percent of children have at least one electronic device in their bedroom (Scutti). An child health survey in Australia conducted by the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne reveals that almost half of all children (43%) use…

In the article, Watching TV Makes You Smarter, Steven Johnson argues that many of the shows that our population considers unhealthy are actually relatively healthy for our brains. On the other hand, Dana Stevens argues in her essay, Thinking Outside The Idiot Box, that Steven Johnson’s thesis makes absolutely no sense and that television in no way gets our brains thinking or makes us smarter. Johnson starts by explaining what he calls the Sleeper Curve. He does this by comparing older TV shows…

I. Have you ever spent too much time watching your favorite TV and lost sleep over it? A. You know you’re supposed to do your homework, but the TV programs have your favorite celebrities so you cannot stop watching them. B. According to the author Demitrios Kalogeropoulos, most recently accessed on December 3, a normal American’s average time of watching television is 4 hours per day. This may not seem like a long time, but it really adds up. C. Too much media may also affect in a…

1. List and describe 3 key points made in the video “The Story of Electronics.” • Designed for the dump – products are designed to be hard to repair, breaks easily, and difficult to upgrade. These items led to more devices going to the landfill since it is cheaper to replace them. • Product Takeback – Companies would be responsible for devices and products they produce including their disposal. This could lead to much better designs of the product and devices, which might last longer, have…