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Adult Health 1 Study Guide Respiratory Unit Chapters 20-24 Remember that assigned textbook readings should be supplemental to reviewing & studying the Powerpoint presentations. Answers to these study guide questions can be obtained from the textbook chapters, powerpoint presentations, as well as class lectures & in-class activities. Respiratory Drugs to Review: Guaifenesin, Oseltamivir, Isoniazid, Rifampin, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol, Albuterol, Levalbuterol, Fluticasone, Methylprednisolone sodium succinate, salmeterol, montelukast, theophylline Chapter 20: Assessment of Respiratory Function *This chapter is an overview of the respiratory system anatomy, pathophysiology, functions, assessments, and diagnostics. Please use this chapter as of review of this system, in order to better understand the abnormalities that exist in the upper and lower respiratory diseases and conditions we talk about in the next chapters. Chapter 21: Respiratory Care Modalities - Review the methods of oxygen administration (nasal cannula, simple mask, non-rebreather mask, venturi mask) – See Table 21-1. - Review indications for and teaching guidelines for patients while using an incentive spirometer – See Chart 21-3. - Review ‘breathing retraining’ techniques and nursing management - Basics of airway management – what is an ET tube & tracheostomy, when are these needed, what are nursing interventions/management needed for these artificial airways? See Chart 21-7. - What is a chest tube and when is it indicated? What is the difference between a water seal and dry suction chest tubes? See Table 21-3. Chapter 22: Management of Patients with Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders Conditions to Know : Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Influenza, OSA 1. What is the most frequently occurring upper respiratory infection (URI), and what is the most common cause? 2. Rhinitis can be caused by a variety of factors including: 3. What are some signs and symptoms of rhinitis? 4. What is recommended nursing management for allergic & viral forms of rhinitis? 5. What is the pharmacological treatment of choice for patients with bacterial sinusitis? 6. What are the most common signs and symptoms seen in influenza? 7. What are some teaching points to include regarding treatment and management of influenza? 8. What is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and what are risk factors for this condition? 9. What are common signs and symptoms of OSA? 10. Explain the medical management for OSA, including teaching points for patient diagnosed with this condition. Chapter 23: Management of Patients with Chest & Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders Conditions to Know : Atelectasis, Pneumonia, TB, PE 1. What is atelectasis and what is the most common type? 2. What are some clinical manifestations of atelectasis? 3. How can we teach patients to prevent atelectasis? See Chart 23-1 & 23-2. 4. What is pneumonia and what are the primary causes of it? 5. Explain the differences between.
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of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
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Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
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1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
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