National Nursing Review : Nursing Study Resources & Health Tips

Perhaps named after this civilization in Central America since 1800 BC, at which mathematics was part of the religious sphere and represented forms of knowledge and control of sacred energies, or perhaps it is simply a name chosen because it sounds good and is easy to remember, the fact is that Maya promises to be a successful tool.
It is a pill technology that flashes and beeps when it’s time to take a medicine. Manufactured by MedMinder Systems, is a device equipped with 28 small containers of sufficient size to accommodate more pills each: there are four preset times for each day of the week.
When it is time to take a medicine, a white light at the proper container starts to flash, if you open the wrong one, a siren warning of the error. Patients more lazy or distracted will not be left alone, because Maya will continue to flash and emit sounds more and more intense until the container just has not been open and emptied of its contents. (more…)

Look at this video as the human cell known as lymphocytes pursued that poor bacteria.

Video White blood cells attack bacteria. (more…)

Oral Hygiene
It recognizes a healthy mouth, among others, by gum pink, not swollen and does not bleed with brushing. Oral health and general health are closely linked, it is important to maintain good daily oral hygiene by brushing using a brush with soft bristles and fluoride toothpaste.
No brush can not reach the contacts between the teeth and the space between the gum and tooth. Decay and gum disease that can develop there, only flossing can complete the cleaning of these surfaces. The crevices of the tongue contain dead cells, the biofilm (plaque) and food debris that can only be eliminated by using a toothbrush or a tongue-scraper.

Food
For adults, as in all ages, it is appropriate to consume enough dairy products and all food groups, as noted in the document:
Visiting a dental hygienist and the dentist
Visits to the six or twelve months from the dental hygienist and dentist can identify tooth decay, gum disease and other oral diseases (defective fillings, oral lesions, bruxism, etc..). The most important thing to mention any health problems, medication taken, allergies, symptoms, etc.. The advice, preventive methods, treatment methods and frequency will be customized to each well. (more…)

Acute stress and sudden linked to a traumatic event may cause damage to health and the heart even in healthy people.
Even the prolonged stress, linked to tensions such as professional or personal and family, can adversely affect the cardiovascular system, especially when associated with other risk factors for health.
What to do?

AVOID stimulants and exciting
During periods of heightened tension and stress is therefore wise to avoid stimulant drugs and stimulants such as caffeine, theine, alcohol and nicotine, which aggravate the effects of stress and disturb sleep patterns. (more…)

Children and adolescents are at increased risk of dehydration (not enough water in the body) and because of heat illness. Fortunately, heat injuries, which are diseases resulting from excessive exercise in conditions of high temperature and humidity are almost always sports injuries can be prevented if adequate attention is paid to safety and common sense, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (American Academy of Pediatrics), which provides the following information in its publication “Sports Shorts”.

The three most common types of heat injuries include:
Heat cramps: painful muscle contractions, usually in the legs. It is necessary to interrupt the exercise, give a gentle massage to the affected muscle and drink plenty of fluids.
Heat exhaustion: high body temperature (up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit), weakness, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, confusion and fainting. It is necessary to interrupt the exercise, either sit or lie down and cool (ventilation, cold towels, ice bags, move to an area in the shade or air conditioning) and drink fluids. If symptoms are not relieved quickly, immediately take the athlete to an emergency room.
Heat stroke (sunstroke): an emergency that threatens life and is caused by extremely high body temperatures (often over 107 degrees Fahrenheit). Athletes can suffer seizures or go into shock or coma. Seek immediate emergency room. Some common sense rules: (more…)

Here are a few tips that can give a mother for help raising her 2 to 5 years, that pre-school that begins to leave the family to discover the world.
What he should say and what not.
It is a guide that is given to the preschool, but is very useful for nurses who are dedicated to-child visits and of course, for mothers.

Preschoolers: ages 2-5
The preschoolers need to say “No”
“For a preschooler sometimes ‘no’ is not the intention of starting a battle of wills, but simply an expression of self. ‘NO, let it alone. No,I do ‘. It is important to remember that your daughter is just doing his job growing up and saying “yes” to itself, instead of “no” to you. ” (more…)

What causes vomiting and diarrhea?
Vomiting (throwing up) and diarrhea (frequent, watery bowel movements) can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, foods that are difficult to digest (such as too sweet) foods such as meat or fish that are not well cooked or are still partially raw.

Can vomiting and diarrhea be dangerous for children?
Yes Vomiting and diarrhea can be harmful because they can cause dehydration. Dehydration occurs when the body loses too much fluid. Signs of dehydration are listed in the table below.
Very young babies can become dehydrated quickly, but dehydration is something that can occur at any age.

Signs of dehydration

• No urine or urine darker than normal
• Not urinating as often as usual
• Thirst (babies may show thirst by crying, being irritable and eager to drink when something is offered)
• Irritability
• Not eating as well as usual
• Weight Loss
• Dry mouth
• No tears to mourn
• The soft head (fontanelles) in infants under 18 months is buried.
  Skin that is not as springy as usual

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When people need artificial hydration and nutrition?
If a patient is unable to swallow (swallow food) due to a medical problem, he or she can be given fluids and nutrients in other ways than through the mouth. This is known as artificial nutrition and hydration. This is sometimes done when someone is recovering from a temporary problem. It can also be done when someone is in an advanced stage of terminal illness and is dying.

What is involved in artificial nutrition and hydration?
Cover with a catheter (a plastic tube that slides over a needle) IV, IV in the vein of the patient under the skin of the same. Fluids and sometimes nutrition are given through the catheter.
Another method is artificial nutrition and hydration through a plastic tube called a nasogastric tube, also called an NG tube. This tube is placed through the nose down the throat and into the stomach. (more…)

CONCEPT
Constipation is defined as either decreased frequency of bowel movements or painful bowel movements. Children between 1 and 4 years old usually defecate between 1 and 2 times a day and defecates more than 90% by spending a day at least. When a child is constipated for a long time can begin to soil your underwear. The medical term used to describe this symptom that can occur in children with chronic constipation is encopresis. Other symptoms that may accompany constipation include stomach aches, poor appetite and irritability.
In most cases no tests are needed before the treatment of constipation. But sometimes, depending on the severity of the problem, your doctor may order x-rays or other tests to clarify the situation.

HAPPENS FOR CONSTIPATION
At least 25% of visits to pediatric gastroenterologist is due to constipation problems. Million prescriptions per year spread to administer laxatives and stool softeners.
In some children, the effort and difficulties in defecating (usually with soft stools) may be due simply to an immature system with rectal muscles do not relax at the right time. It must be remembered that some healthy babies who are breastfeeding can go days without a bowel movement. Thereafter, constipation may begin when the child’s diet includes enough fiber or liquids. (more…)

What is the normal cycle of hair growth and loss?
At any time, about 10% of the hair on your scalp is in a dormant phase. After two to three months, the hair that was dormant phase falls and new hair begins to grow in its place. This growing phase lasts between two and six. During this phase each hair grows approximately one centimeter per month. At any time about 90 percent of their scalp hair is growing.
It is normal to fall a little hair every day as part of this cycle. However, some people may experience an excessive loss (more than normal) hair.

What causes excessive hair loss?
A number of things can cause excessive hair loss. This hair loss is related to the stress of illness and is temporary.
Hormonal problems may cause hair loss. If your thyroid gland is overactive, or are less active than normal hair can fall out. This hair loss usually can be helped with treatment of thyroid disease. Hair loss may occur if there is a balance of male or female hormones known as androgens and estrogens. Correcting the hormone imbalance may stop the hair loss. (more…)