Compare and contrast Meckel's diverticulitis versus appendicitis
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Both conditions give a similar clinical picture with pain in the lower quadrant of the abdomen.
Meckel's diverticulitis is a small, tubular outpouching in the distal ileum from the remnant of the vitelline duct. It has the same epithelial lining as the small intestine, which at times may consist of acid-secreting gastric mucosa. If infected, it may cause the same signs and symptoms as appendicitis.
Appendicitis is obstruction of the appendiceal lumen, typically by bits of fecal material. This causes appendiceal secretions to accumulate under high pressure, compressing blood supply and impairing viability. The bacteria invade the devitalized wall, causing inflammation.
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Home monitoring devices are becoming necessities in today's society. What are the reasons for the increased use of these devices?
1. Rising number of people with acute conditions 2. Increase need to deliver health care to medically underserved populations 3. Advances in technology to assess clients' conditions in their home 4. Performing assessments in real time using Internet video systems A) 1, 2, 3 B) 2, 3, 4 C) 1, 2, 4 D) 1, 3, 4
Which occurs initially in the cardiac conduction pathway?
A. The action potential moves over the bundle branches. B. The action potential moves through the AV node. C. The SA node generates an action potential. D. The action potential travels across the bundle of His.
The CNA caring for an older adult asks if the yellow, waxy, crusty lesions on the patient's axilla and groin are contagious. The nurse's most helpful response is:
a. "Yes. It is a cellulitis caused by bacteria." b. "No. It is a seborrheic dermatitis caused by excessive sebum." c. "Yes. It is an indication of scabies." d. "No. It is the lesion seen with basal cell carcinoma."