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1.1 
Introduction 
Pathologists are referred to sometimes ironically as doctors of dead persons. This 
has roots in the common idea that pathologists are only responsible for doing 
autopsies and providing clues for the possible cause(s) of death. What accentuate 
such misconceptions are the equipment and methods of pathologic examinations. 
A pathologist never uses the usual tools of ordinary physical examinations such as 
stethoscopes or sphygmomanometers. He or she has also no direct encounte...
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fundamental nursing skills 
.Contents 
Acknowledgements 
Preface 
Contributors 
Introduction 
xi 
xiii 
xv 
xvii 
Chapter 1 Breathing 
Penelope Ann Hilton 1 
Introduction 
Common terminology 
Assessing an individual’s ability to breathe 
Monitoring respiratory rate 
Monitoring peak flow 
Maintenance of an airway 
Monitoring expectorant 
Disposal of sputum/oral secretions 
Obtaining a sputum specimen 
Administration of oxygen 
Artificial respiration (rescue breathing) 
References and further re...
THE SCOPE OF 
HEALTH BEHAVIOR AND 
HEALTH EDUCATION 
The Editors 
KEY POINTS 
This chapter will 
■ Discuss the importance of developing successful strategies to improve health 
behavior. 
■ Summarize the leading causes of death and disease burden in the United States and 
globally. 
■ Describe the scope and evolution of health education. 
■ Provide key definitions of health education, health behavior, and health promotion. 
■ Discuss the diverse settings and audiences for health educat...
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HR Interview Questions 
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TableofContents 
About the Tutorial....................................................................................................................................i 
Audience ..................................................................................................................................................i 
Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................
c h a p t e r 
1 
Introduction to 
Nursing Research 
OBJECTIVES 
Upon completion of this chapter the learner will be able to: 
Identify the types of knowledge used by nurses in 
their practice 
Discuss the historical developments of nursing 
research 
Explain the meaning and definition of research 
Differentiate between research in nursing and 
nursing research 
Differentiate between problem-solving, scientific 
method, and research 
Explain basic and applied research 
Identify the characteristi...
BEFORE THE INTERVIEW 
 Research the company and position description by using their company website, CEO resources, LinkedIn, and networking with 
contacts and employees. Glassdoor and Vault are great resources, which, accessed through the CEO’s website provide full access. 
 Be prepared to give specific examples from your experience, education, or skills that are relevant to the job and organization. Use 
the position description as a guide. 
 Prepare 4-5 relevant questions for the i...
Preface to Section 1 Phil Barker 2 
1 The nature of nursing 3 
Phil Barker 
2 Getting personal: being human in mental health care 12 
Phil Barker and Poppy Buchanan-Barker 
3 The care and confinement of the mentally ill 21 
Liam Clarke 
4 Evidence-based practice in mental health 30 
Hugh McKenna 
5 The craft of psychiatric–mental health nursing practice 37 
Peter Wilkin 
6 Leading developments in the craft of caring 45 
Angela Simpson 
7 Recovery: a personal perspective 
Irene Whitehill 51 
8 ...
APU Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 1 Lecture Notes