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Types of Fractures 🍁 A fracture is a break in the continuity of bone and is defined according to its type and extent. Fractures occur when the bone is subjected to stress greater than it can absorb. 1. Simple (Closed): A fracture that remains contained; does not break the skin. 2. Compound (Open): A fracture in which damage also involves the skin or mucous membranes; also called an open fracture. Open fractures are graded according to the following criteria: • Grade I is a clean wound less than 1 cm long. • Grade II is a larger wound without extensive soft tissue damage. • Grade III is highly contaminated, has extensive soft tissue damage, and is the most severe. 3. Avulsion: a fracture in which a fragment of bone has been pulled away by a ligament or tendon and its attachment. 4. Comminuted: a fracture in which bone has splintered into several fragments. 5. Compression: a fracture in which bone has been compressed (seen in vertebral fractures). 6. Depressed: a fracture in which fragm...

Important Numbers Numbers to learn for any medical exam: 🍁 Number of ribs - 24 (12 pairs) Number of bones - 206 Number of muscles - 639 Number of kidneys - 2 Number of milk teeth - 20 Number of chambers in the heart - 4 Largest artery - Aorta Normal Blood pressure - 120 - 80 Ph of blood - 7.4 Number of vertebrae in the spine - 33 Number of vertebrae in the Neck - 7 No of bones in middle Ear - 6 Number of bones in Face - 14 Number of bones in Skull - 22 Number of bones in Chest - 25 Number of bones in Arms - 6 Number of bones in each human ear - 3 Number of muscles in the human arm - 72 Number of pumps in heart - 2 Average length of small intestine - 7 m Average length of large intestine - 1.5 m Average weight of new born baby - 2.6 kg. Pulse rate in one minute - 72 times Body Temperature - 36.9o C (98.4o F) Average blood volume - 4 - 5 liters Average life of RBC - 120 days Pregnancy period - 280 days Number of bones in human foot - 33 Number of bones in each wrist - 8 Number of bones...

100 Important Points for DSSSB Nursing Exam Revise these 100 bullet points important for nursing exams. Expected time of learning: 25 minutes only ❤️ “White of the eye” = Sclera Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs due to the injury of median nerve. Rinne’s test compares air conduction with bone conduction. Snellen’s Test is used to assess visual acuity. “Toe dancer’s muscle = Gastrocnemius. Sartorius is the longest muscle in the human body. The parasympathetic fibers called cholinergic fibers, release acetylcholine. The sympathetic postganglionic fibers, called adrenergic fibers, release norepinephrine. Vertigo is the most characteristic manifestation of Meniere’s disease. Hyperopia is corrected by convex lens. Romberg’s test is a test for balance or gait. Hypothalamus controls vital bodily functions such as hunger, thirst, body temperature, and hormone secretion. Dura mater is the outermost layer of the meninges. The arachnoid or arachnoid mater is the middle layer of the ...

Medical Abbreviations on Pharmacy Prescriptions Here are some common medical abbreviations you may see on pharmacy prescriptions: qd - once a day bid - twice a day tid - three times a day qid - four times a day qh - every hour prn - as needed pc - after meals ac - before meals hs - at bedtime po - by mouth IV - intravenous IM - intramuscular subQ - subcutaneous mL - milliliter mg - milligram g - gram mcg - microgram stat - immediately, right away NPO - nothing by mouth cap - capsule tab - tablet susp - suspension sol - solution amp - ampule inj - injection Rx - prescription C - Celsius F - Fahrenheit BP - blood pressure HR - heart rate RR - respiratory rate WBC - white blood cell RBC - red blood cell Hgb - hemoglobin Hct - hematocrit PT - prothrombin time INR - international normalized ratio BUN - blood urea nitrogen Cr - creatinine Ca - calcium K - potassium Na - sodium Cl - chloride Mg - magnesium PO2 - partial pressure of oxygen PCO2 - partial pressure of carbon dioxide ...

Psychological Assessment (NURSING PSYCHOLOGY) B. Sc/GNM First year 1. Introduction: Psychological assessment is a process of testing that uses a combination of techniques to help arrive to some hypotheses about a person and their behavior, personality and capabilities. 2. Purposes of Psychological Tests:-  • It is helpful in identifying child’s strengths and weakness. • A psychological assessment is used to assist in planning child school program. • It are used to diagnose psychopathology and screening for job. • It may be used in an educational setting to determine personality strengths and weakness. 3. Characterisrics:  • Objectivity • Standardized • Test Reliability • Predictive • Practicability • Test norms • Test Validity 4. Principles:  • Test are samples of behavior • Test should have adequate reliability and validity • Test results are dependent on person cooperation and motivation • Test result should be interpreted in relation to other behavioral data and to cas...

NURSES  Golden Points to Remember ➥ Antiemetic drugs prevent vomiting. ➥ Intraosseous injections are given into the bone marrow. ➥ Intrathecal injections are given into the spinal cavity. ➥ Intramuscular injections should be given on 90° angle. ➥ Subcutaneous injections should be given on 45° angle. ➥ Intradermal injections should be given on 15° angle. ➥ Blood group ‘AB’ is known as universal recipient and blood group ‘O is known as universal donor. ➥ Mercury is used in thermometer because mercury is very sensitive to little change in temperature. ➥ For giving enema, left lateral position should be given. ➥ Air cushion is used to prevent bed sores. ➥ Hey’s test is performed for identify bile salts in urine ➥ Smith’s test is performed to found out presence of bile pigments in urine. ➥ Components of Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) are carbohydrates (glucose), amino acids, lipids,vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes. ➥ Insulin may be added to TPN to offset the high concentration of ...

Nursing Education Course: GNM and B. Sc Nursing Psychology Topic: Medical psychology and nursing psychology. 1. Medical psychology and nursing psychology: definitions, differences  Medical psychology and nursing psychology are two different fields of study that focus on different aspects of healthcare. While they may overlap in some areas, they have distinct differences. Medical psychology is the branch of psychology that deals with the emotional and psychological factors that affect physical health. Medical psychologists work closely with medical professionals, such as doctors and nurses, to provide support to patients with chronic illnesses or those who are undergoing medical treatments. They may also conduct research on the psychological aspects of various medical conditions and develop treatment plans to address these issues. Nursing psychology, on the other hand, is the application of psychological principles and theories to the care of patients in the nursing profession. Nurs...