Not exact matches
Two other vignettes consider other issues raised by a 78 - year - old patient with dementia and an
abnormal heart rhythm, and the
value of screening tests
for high cholesterol or colon cancer in a 69 - year - old patient with dementia.
Not only will all of these results be kept on file
for each time you bring your pet in, you will be provided a copy of your pet's results that is colour coded to help you recognize
abnormal values.
This
abnormal value may be normal
for that particular pet, and it helps to know this when the animal is healthy so that when symptoms of illness are noticed and a veterinarian sees that
abnormal value, he or she will know it's normal
for that pet.
Part 1 of this article series discusses terms associated with blood pressure measurement, indications
for measurement, and normal and
abnormal blood pressure
values.
At 8 months of age, the sensitivity and specificity of the OFA - like radiograph was 38 and 96 %, respectively and
for the distraction index (
values of > 0.7 considered
abnormal) were 50 and 89 %, respectively and
for the dorsolateral subluxation score (scores < 55 % were considered
abnormal) was 83 and 84 %, respectively.
Professional Duties & Responsibilities Licensed practical nurse with experience in varied medical specialties Training in geriatric, surgical, psychiatric, pediatric, and obstetric nursing Carried out physician orders in accordance with treatment plan Monitored, recorded, and reported patient condition to physicians and senior nursing staff Administered medications and dietary supplements, inserted tube feeds, and monitored vitals Performed wound care in stage 1 and 2 ulcers and assisted team with more serious stages Assisted with oxygen setup and tracheostomy care Oversaw blood glucose testing and reported
abnormal values to medical team Maintained up to date knowledge of medical and surgical standards of care Demonstrated the clinical knowledge and judgment necessary
for high quality patient care Provided administrative support to physicians, residents, and nursing staff as needed Managed medical supplies and equipment ensuring adequate and functioning materials Performed all duties in a positive, professional, and timely manner