Sphygmomanometer

4-Occupational Exposure management including Sharps: - Occupational exposure management, including needle stick (or “sharps”) injury, is one of the elements of Standard Infection Control Precautions (SICPs), which should be applied in all healthcare settings. - Needle stick (or sharp) includes items such as needles, sharp-edged instruments, any other item that may be contaminated with blood or body fluids and may cause laceration or puncture wounds, such as razors and spicules of bone and teeth.…

Hypertension Introduction Hypertension is the most common condition of vascular disorder. According to recent researches, in the US, nearly 1 in 3 people are diagnosed with hypertension and in most cases patients do not experience any signs and symptoms; as a result it is known as silent killer (CDC.gov, 2014). However, high pressure of the blood against the arteries might cause headache, redness, dizziness or syncope. If left untreated hypertension can cause other lethal health problems (Mayo…

Project Definition: According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In 2013, heart disease was responsible for 611,105 deaths (Leading Causes of Death, 2015). There are many factors associated with an increased risk of heart disease including cigarette smoking, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidaemia (Teh et al., 2014). Genetics and diet both play a role in many of these risk factors. This study…

Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. Initially, everyone begins to feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or making an important decision. The purpose of this experiment was to investigate the internal changes of the human body of subjects by age. This science fair project was performed to evaluate the relationship between the age of a person and its effects. The movie called Don’t Breathe was viewed to assist in elevating the heart rate due to the…

Hypertension is described as a medical disorder where the blood pressure is higher than the normal values. Sphygmomanometer readings more than 139/89 mm hg are regarded as hypertension, having been taken in more than two different distinct occasions (Bothe, 2014). This paper discusses hypertension as a disorder and the impacts after it affects someone, its relation to the HFSON conceptual framework including the integration of the nursing process. It will also expound on the nursing practices,…

Hypertension What is hypertension? In medical terms, hypertension is high blood pressure. When it comes to cardiovascular disease it is very common in the United States. “In fact, it is the most widespread chronic disease in Western society.” (Brill, 2013) There are many prescriptions written for the common diagnosis of hypertension in the United States. According to the book Blood Pressure Down, it is the number one cause of stroke and kidney disease and can be a secondary cause for heart…

Skin test technique: • Skin prick tests are usually performed on the inner forearm. Any number of allergens can be tested, as few as 3 or 4 or up to about 25 allergens. The tested allergens in our study were sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate. • The arm is cleaned with soap and water or alcohol • The forearm is coded with a skin marker pen corresponding to the number of allergens being tested. Marks should be at least 2cm apart. • A drop of allergen solution is placed beside each mark A…

With the transition from student to practicing registered nurse comes a change in scope and personal accountability (Mellor & Greenhill, 2014). Upon entry to practice, the graduate nurse is expected to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s 10 National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse which are encompassed by the four domains of professional practice; critical thinking and analysis; provision and coordination of care; and collaborative and therapeutic practice upon…

Cardiovascular Disease: The Forms, The Risks, and The Prevention The heart is an amazing and essential organ to the human body. It pumps blood in and out, through a complex system consisting of arteries, venioles, and veins. This system is known as the cardiovascular system. The heart delivers blood to the organs and tissues in the body. Without a heart, basic biology tells us, we die. The heart we are born with is the heart that we must take care of, if we want to live a long life. One…

CO2 levels (FiO2/FiCO2) a Quantek Instruments Model 902D O2/CO2 Headspace Analyzer was used. Additionally, a Choice Med MD300 C2 pulse oximeter was used to measure SaO2, a 3M Litman Classic II SE stethoscope in combination with a Mabis Aneroid sphygmomanometer were used to collect the subjects’ BP and a Polar FT1 heart rate monitor and telemetry strap combination were used to collect HR…