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The following contribute to wellness and resilience. Wellness is the active pursuit of a state of good health. Resilience is the capacity of an individual to cope with and recover from distress. Nutrition — have control over proper nutrition, which is necessary to keep your body fueled. Limit the consumption of sugar, fats, sodium, and…

When a woman reaches puberty, she begins to ovulate and experience menstruation. Ovulation is the cycle where the ovum is released. The onset of menstruation is called menarche and usually occurs between the ages of 11 and 16 years. Menopause marks the end of menstrual activity. The process of fertilization begins in the vagina where…

Shock is inadequate cellular perfusion. Cells require oxygen, water, and glucose to produce energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate. As shock progresses from tissues to organ systems and the whole body, blood circulation slows and eventually ceases, which causes organs to fail. Shock can occur because of a heart attack, severe allergic reaction, or…

Pharmacodynamics is the process by which medication works on the body. Medications either stimulate the receptors or block them. An agonist is a medication that causes stimulation of a receptor, and an antagonist is a medication that blocks receptors. Some medications may add electrolytes and others may target bacteria (antibiotics), and antifungal medication targets fungi.…

Effective communication is key; express empathy. Ask an open-ended question: Can you tell me what happened? What seems to be the problem? Can you tell me what’s different today? How do you feel? Tell me about? Express empathy: I understand why you’re asking these questions. I’m here to help you. Avoid these types of responses:…

When traveling to a scene it is important to consider scene safety. Consider road hazards, time of day, weather. Observe for issues such as uneven or unstable surfaces, water, mud, and ice on the ground. When working on a roadway wear high-visibility gear. You may encounter many environmental hazards, from sharp metal and glass, leaking…

Some major characteristics of a newborn are as follows. Pulse Rate 100 -180, Respiration (30-60) Systolic Blood Pressure (50-70) temperature 96 to 100. Weight 6 to 8 in the first week loss 5% to 10% due to a loss of fluid. Hormones help the neonate make the transition from fetal circulation to independent circulation. Neonate’s…

The heart’s job is simple: to pump blood to supply oxygen-enriched red blood cells to the tissues of the body. It is divided down the middle into two sides (left and right) by a wall called the septum. Each side has an atrium, or upper chamber, to receive incoming blood and a ventricle, lower chamber,…

Solid organs include the liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, and ovaries. Kidneys, ovaries, and pancreas are retroperitoneal. Trauma to these can create bleeding, which leads to shock. The spleen is part of the lymphatic system and plays a role in relation to red blood cells and the immune system. It assists in filtration of blood, recycles…

Oxygen moves from the atmosphere and crosses the alveolar membrane and attaches to the hemoglobin by a process called diffusion, where molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. Next, red blood cells carry the hemoglobin, with bound oxygen delivering it to the capillaries to the body’s cells. At…