Essays on Diagnostic Tests

Impact of Technology on the Nursing Profession

Introduction Registered nurses sometimes work alone or in collaboration with doctors to provide health care services to patients. The roles of registered nurses include taking and recording patients’ symptoms, diagnosing health problems, and administering drugs and treatment (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2015). To be successful in the nursing profession, every registered should perform theses role efficiently. Just like all other industries, technology has revolutionized the healthcare industry. These technological advancements do not change nursing fundamentals but rather make the jobs of nurses easier. As such, a nurse should be aware of these methods and be willing to incorporate the ...

Subjective

MN is a 75 y/o African-American female who presents with complaints of shortness of breath, nausea, reduced urine output, fatigue and swellings in the legs as well as the ankles. The patient states that her symptoms began three days prior to her visit to the clinic and has had a decreased urine volume. Initially, the patients attributed the symptoms, especially nausea and fatigue to the side effects of the medications that she used in managing hypertension and diabetes. However, she states that the symptoms have gradually worsened and that was the reason for visiting the clinic. Past medical history: ...

Step1: Patient situation:

The first step in clinical reasoning is to describe the patient in the context of the clinical situation. Ms. Melody King, a 36-year-old female was presented for an emergency laparoscopic surgery for a ruptured appendix. She has a medical history of asthma and depression. Her medication list includes Ventolin, Seretide, Sertraline. Postoperatively, Melody developed peritonitis and was treated with antibiotics and analgesic. The biopsy results of Melody’s sample revealed the presence of adenocarcinoma. Melody will need to undergo a few most test, and till then continue her stay at the hospital. The diagnostic tests: CT scan of chest, ...

Introduction

According to the presented case of Gregory and St. Ann's Hospital, there are several responsibilities that existed on the patient in question. It is clear that some of the responsibilities were breached by the hospital, Drs. Able, Braxton and Cameron. Any patient who consults a medical professional anticipates medical dealing with the entire skill and knowledge that the medical professional holds so as to bring liberation to his or her medical problem (Pandit & Pandit, 2009). The relationship between the patient and the doctor assumes the shape and attributes of a contract are thereby retaining the crucial elements of a ...

Systematic Review of a Case Report

The article is authored by two authors, Tanyi John Tanyi and Julius Atashilli. Both authors contributed to the development and publication of the article. Tanyi John Tanyi managed and followed-up the patient and wrote the original manuscript. Julius Atashilli critically reviewed the manuscript. Both authors read and approved the final manuscript. Therefore, both authors merit inclusion in the authors list (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, 2006). The authors do not provide information on whether they received any funding for the article but they declare no conflicts of interest. On the overall presentation of the case report, it is ...

Introducing the Microorganism

Candida albicans is a human microbiome member. It is opportunistic in nature and exists as a non- harmful resident of the genitourinary tract in 70% and of oral cavity in 75% of humans. It has shown opportunistic behaviour leading to infections in case of individuals whose immune system is compromised (immunocompromised). C. albicans is mainly responsible for 2 types of infection: superficial candidiasis like vulvovaginal or oral infections and systemic life-threatening infections. C. albicans has been observed to cause vulvovaginal candidiasis in approximately 75% of women. C. albicans is an obligate and diploid organism possessing 8 pairs of chromosomes, ...

Epilepsy is a neurological disease characterized by seizures that impair the nervous system. The seizure may be defined as an interruption in the electrical conductivity in the brain

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES, RISK FACTORS AND SYMPTOMS OF EPILEPSY?

Cause and risk factors The exact cause of epilepsy in many sufferers remain unidentified . Approximately two-third of the epilepsy cases present no cause. Children are more susceptible relative to adults to suffering from epilepsy with unknown cause. There are risk factors that may predispose some individuals to epilepsy and include damage to the head or brain, tumor of the brain, Alzheimer’s disease, brain infections such as meningitis, and lack of ...

Lis Rodriguez

Lab 1 ASA College Abstract Patau’s syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that involves trisomy 13. The condition is characterised by either an extra copy of the autosomal chromosome number 13 or a translocation to chromosome 13 from another chromosome. There are severe symptoms observed in the unborn and newborn children having this defect. Polydactyly, cleft lips, physical retardation, mental retardation, heart defects are few of the many symptoms. The disease can be diagnosed during gestation via screening methods followed by several analytical procedures like FISH, karyotyping and microarray on samples of blood and serum from the pregnant ...

In this case, the diagnosis process was totally wring due to the general assumption made by the care provider and the primary care doctor that the patient being an athlete could not in any way have such a serious problem as a clot. The diagnosis was made from an assumption-based view and there was no effort whatsoever to link the illness presented or the symptoms to the patient’s history to order any forms of diagnostic tests. In most cases, care providers do assume that athletes such as this patient regarded as an avid runner are less likely to ...

- Prospecting

The customer for product/service solar electricity is healthcare hospital as hospitals need continuous power supply for patient care and other activities.

Healthcare Hospitals

Hospitals and medical centers are complex institutions which treat thousands of patients on a monthly basis . Patients have different requirements and needs when they visit hospitals. While some need immediate attention, some are suffering from diseases, and few come for child delivery and a few others for a routine checkup. Health care hospitals are responsible for patient care and continuous power supply is critical to the functioning of hospitals. ...

Abstract:

The ever-increasing demand for health care services and the decreasing workforce number has made it possible to recognize the services of nursing practitioners. NP’s are individuals licensed under Australian law to conduct advanced assessment of patients, prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests, and as well refer the patients to other health care practitioners. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC, 2006) requires NP’s to undertake further training to gain accreditation for a minimum of three years after being registered. The work of a NP also includes working in a collaborative capacity and a wide range of other health professionals to achieve positive ...

Discussion Question One

Patients who are terminally or seriously ill will often prefer hospice and palliative care to being inpatients in hospital wards. Looking at the pros and cons of hospice and palliative care helps vet this option. One of the advantages of hospice and palliative care is that it allows the patients to live the final phase of their life with dignity, purpose, support and grace. When hospice care is provided at the home of the patient, hospice and palliative care enables the patient to spend the final phase of life in a comfortable and familiar environment, in the midst of loved ...

Introduction

Syphilis is a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) that is usually associated with high-risk behaviors such as drug addiction, HIV-infected people and men who have sex with other men. Syphilis is transferred from one person to another by direct contact of externally occurring syphilis sores or from pregnant women to their unborn children (CDC Fact Sheet, 2012).

Stages

The stages of the disease syphilis are early, late and latent stages. The early stage consists of primary and secondary symptoms which are characterized by the occurrence of sores, rashes, swollen lymph glands, fever and fatigue (CDC Fact Sheet, 2012). The sore typically last ...

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As an outline, the paper will commence by giving a brief introduction on the Ebola pandemic especially in the West African Countries such as Liberia and Sierra Leon. It would lead to the thesis of the paper. It will then give some of the causatives that have been responsible for its outbreak in the regions. Following will be the management, control, as well as, the prevention of the disease, and also the challenges that have been experienced by the health workers who help in the fight against Ebola. The research will then end by giving the ways that could be ...

CAUSAL RELATIOSHIP BETWEEN AUTISM & MMR VACCINE

ABSTRACT This paper discusses about the causal relationship between Autism and the MMR (Mumps, Measles and Rubella) vaccine. We hypothesized that there is some relationship between the two. We observed some cases very closely with proper investigations and diagnostic tests. Total of 5876 children were selected from different parts of the United States, among these children, some were already vaccinated and some were about to get vaccinated within the time span of few days. All of these children were subjected to different physical tests, behavioral tests and diagnostic procedures. The children, who were apparently normal at the time of ...

Abstract

The nurse practitioner (NPs) role evolved historically from changes in the demand for and supply of physicians and primary health care services. Beginning in the 1965, programs were developed and offered specifically to educate and train NPs based on specialization which includes family nurse practitioner. The transition from another nursing role to a family NP role depends on how similar and different those two roles are. It is also depends on individual strengths and weaknesses as these relate to the new role and how effective strategies are in improving the latter. Career progression to the NP role requires envisioning the ...

Abstract

This resume explores the diagnostic assessment as presented by the “California community colleges student task force”. The paper will introduce “diagnostic assessment”, Present several systems and how different states are developing “diagnostic assessments”, Show differences with other states, Discuss implications of time and resources for testing the assessment and Show opportunity in K-12 and colleges on diagnostic assessment. The paper will lay emphasis on other States which are on a similar transition or have done so in the past. These are Virginia, Florida and North Carolina. The paper will highlight what can be learned from each state. The paper will ...

A sexual predator is arrested and the child victim is freed from the predator forever. However, the story of the victims of child sexual abuse do not end with the predator’s incarceration or death. The abuse victims suffer for many years afterward from disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD.) However, many also suffer from inattention, whether or not they also suffer from PSTD. There have been very few studies done about the long-term impacts of attention spans sexual abuse in young children. A study with Columbian and British researchers set out to see if attentions spans were ...

Implications of inadequate patient histories on the radiological examinations

Implications of inadequate patient histories on the radiological examinations

Introduction

Radiology is a medical specialty that uses imaging techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Commonly used radiological techniques include X-ray radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A number of factors influence the diagnosis made by radiological techniques. Some of these factors include type of the disease, type of the technique used, parameters of the instrument used, interpersonal differences between the radiologists and clinical history of the patient. The availability or non-availability of the clinical history affects the diagnosis of radiological ...

My dentist friend of mine reduced her work hours recently. As one of the highest paid professionals in USA, I wondered why anyone would reduce work hours while they can actually mint. She explained later that she is too tired of the legality of practice, facing constant threat of patients suing and the amount of paper processing for each patient. It is a revelation for me. I never perceived that this could be a deterrent to the doctors. The more I dwell into it the more I realize that there is a lot unsaid in the silence of the nurses and the ...

Diagnostic Tests

This paper will describe diagnostic tests performed in respect of acute myocardial infarction and heart failure. The two diseases affect the cardiovascular system. The tests to be described are cardiac enzymes analysis and chest x-rays. The former test is recommended for patients with acute myocardial infarctions while chest x-rays are prescribed for heart failure patients. Cardiac enzyme analysis is recommended as part of the diagnostic profile for acute myocardial infarction. It is recommended because injured cardiac cells release cardiac specific isoeznymes that can be detected in blood aftter they rapture following insults such as sustained hypoxia. Other than ...

Introduction

Down syndrome also referred to as trisomy 21 is a genetic abnormality that is associated with a chromosomal condition characterized by the availability of a third chromosome 21 copy either in part or fully . The disorder is usually manifested by slow cognitive capabilities, slight to moderate intellectual debility, hypotonia in infancy and weak muscle tenor. . Physical characteristics encompass distinctive facial characteristics such as a flat facial outline, eyes slanting upwards, macroglossia, epicanthic eyelids, flat nasal bridge, small limbs, petite body frame, palmer crease, microgenia and smaller heads compared to the body frame . The slow cognitive capabilities are usually manifested by a major delay ...

Introduction

The double-blind randomized controlled trial is an experimental procedure where neither the experiments subject nor the person conducting it has any information about the unique aspects of the experiment. A double blind randomized controlled trial aims at measuring and comparing the outcomes that presents themselves from two or more clinical interventions. A single intervention will serve as a standard to compare or as the control in the experiment. The involved participants in the experiment will receive interventions in an organized random manner so that they all have the characteristics which are similar at every start of comparing them. Randomization ...

Alternative medicine is the term given for medicinal products or services that are not a part of a standard medical care. It means nonstandard treatments that can be used along with the standard treatment. Some examples of alternative medicine are herbal medicines, acupuncture, chiropractic medicine, energy therapies, magnetic field therapy, hypnosis, Reiki, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Traditional Medicine, and healing touch therapies (National Institute of Health, n.d.). These have been around for many years, but in literature, there is a support as well as controversy surrounding it. In some cases, there has been considerable research done while in some other cases, there has ...

Introduction

Chiropractic and osteopathy are examples of complementary alternative medicine (CAM). Chiropractic medicine emphasizes on the innate recuperative power of the body without the use of drugs or surgery. It also emphasizes on the association between structure (the spine) and function (nervous system) and how this relationship affects health (Huijbregts, 2007). Osteopathy, on the other hand, is a distinct form of medicine which provides all the components of modern medicine such as prescription drugs, surgery, and use of technology in the diagnosis and evaluation of diseases and injuries. It also provides hands-on diagnosis and treatment via a therapeutic system called osteopathic manipulative ...

The total cholesterol is defined by the sum of the HDL, LDL and VLDL in the human blood stream cells. The normal LDL level should range from 60 to 130 with an expectation of the LDL count below 100 or lower in those who have higher risk of heart disease. On the other hand the HDL is expected to range between 29 and 72 having an optimal range of 45 to 85. The specimen required for cholesterol/lipid panel test is the patient’s blood. The patient is required to fast, with the exception of water, for 12 hours ...

Diagnostic tests and complementary/alternative medicines for coronary artery disease

The diagnosis of CAD is based on the presenting manifestations, medical history, and a battery of tests. These tests are usually conducted in a systematic manner beginning with the least expensive and non-invasive ones to the more expensive and invasive ones. If the findings of one level of tests are inconclusive or abnormal, the tests in the next level of diagnostic tests are conducted. The tests utilized in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease include blood tests, stress testing, non-invasive and invasive imaging techniques. Non-invasive imaging techniques include electrocardiography, echocardiography, nuclear imaging, positron emission tomography, electronic beam computed tomography, and magnetic ...

Costs influence the pricing decisions of any company as it aims to make a profit out of its production activities. The healthcare industry is volatile and competitive and the pricing set in the market will not be suitable for a company that does not strategically control its costs. The management of an outpatient health clinic felt the need to shift from a traditional accounting system to a modern cost accounting system known as activity based costing (ABC).

ABC in an Out-Patient Health Clinic

In traditional system of accounting, the good or service would be assigned direct and indirect costs. The fixed costs would be estimated for the different products ...

This paper covers the brief history of the physician assistant occupation to provide insight into the circumstances under which that profession was developed and continues to examine the contemporary education requirements and roles of physician assistants in healthcare. By observing the contemporary education requirements and roles of physician assistants in healthcare, it is possible to notice that physician assistants are cost-effective, and they produce positive impacts in both economy and healthcare. Although physician assistants are trained to perform diagnostic tests, assign treatments, and help physicians alleviate some of their time to treat more patients, contemporary healthcare places significant emphasis ...

Implementation of an evidence-based practice program

The pool of medical workers who graduated more than a decade ago actually increases every year, and whether we like it or not, they may have missed a lot of medical updates and new practices during their time in clinics or academia. A medical professional has to stay updated with the latest trends and practices in the medical field because he may be able to use these trends in treating and administering proper plans of care to his patients. Evidence-based practice has the potential to improve overall patient outcomes because it uses valid, researched, and tested evidence that serve as options ...

Abstract

In this paper, I will explain the benefits and limitations of personalized medicine. Current scientific progress acknowledges that both genetic and social factors influence health outcomes, but the personalized model is not yet a part of mainstream medicine. Further research and clinical implementation of personalized treatments could improve contemporary healthcare by creating more positive health outcomes among the population. However, certain obstacles, such as morality issues and lack of regulations, could permanently damage the public’s trust in personalized medicine. Despite the potential drawbacks, the personalized model will allow a better understanding of the human body and disorders at the molecular ...

Cystic fibrosis

Introduction

Cystic fibrosis is a chronic illness that affects children. This medical disorder is also known as Mucoviscidosis and it is an inherited disorder, which is autosomal and recessive in nature. It affects two major systems (respiratory and digestive systems) in the children. Recent evidence has shown that disorders affecting the lungs are one of the highest causes of increase morbidity and mortality rates in the children (Pizzignacco & Lima, 2006). Associated complications are the major issues in cystic fibrosis. Technology and advancement in health care system has helped in reducing the associated mortality and morbidity because the disorder can now ...

Abstract

The main Babesiosis diagnostic tests available are microbiological and serological. Unfortunately these tests have low specificity and sensitivity. Two molecular tests, the Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) tests, developed by IGeneX have great potential. Using 100 mice models the sensitivity and the specificity of the two tests will be determined and compared with the serological test.

1.0 Introduction

Babesiosis is a disease caused by an intracellular parasite, Babesia, which infects erythrocytes. Four main species of this parasite are known to infect humans; Babesia microti, B-MOI, B. divergens and B.duncani. Babesiosis is transmitted by ticks and has symptoms such ...