NURSING MA278

Part I—"Harry" Questions 1. What condition or conditions (disease/diseases) could Harry have as described in this case? Which one would be your primary diagnosis? In a very general explanation, describe this condition/disease. (1 point) My best guess is that Harry has ALS. ALS or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Muscles do not get enough nourishment and begin to atrophy. 2. Which patien...

Part I—"Harry" Questions 1. What condition or conditions (disease/diseases) could Harry have as described in this case? Which one would be your primary diagnosis? In a very general explanation, describe this condition/disease. (1 point) My best guess is that Harry has ALS. ALS or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Muscles do not get enough nourishment and begin to atrophy. 2. Which patien...

Part I— “Marissa” Questions 1. Describe bone tissue and the role each component plays in bone physiology and remodeling. What is the difference between compact and spongy bone? (2 points) Osteogenic cells are the stem cells that make other bone cells. Osteocytes are former osteoblasts that become trapped in matrix they deposited. They reside in tiny caves called lacunae that are connected together by narrow channels called canaliculi. Osteoblasts are the bone matrix forming cells. ...

Part I—"Soaking Up the Sun" Questions 1. What are some differences between Judy and Mariah that might make Judy more "at risk" for skin cancer than Mariah? (2 points) Judy has pale white skin and red hair, making her more susceptible to sunburns. She mentioned she was looking red after 30 minutes. 2. What observations did Judy make concerning her mole? How could they have used the ABCDE’s of skin cancer assessment to further assist their observations? (2 points) Jagged border, di...

Part I— “Marissa” Questions 1. Describe bone tissue and the role each component plays in bone physiology and remodeling. What is the difference between compact and spongy bone? (2 points) Osteogenic cells are the stem cells that make other bone cells. Osteocytes are former osteoblasts that become trapped in matrix they deposited. They reside in tiny caves called lacunae that are connected together by narrow channels called canaliculi. Osteoblasts are the bone matrix forming cells. ...

Part I—"Harry" Questions 1. What condition or conditions (disease/diseases) could Harry have as described in this case? Which one would be your primary diagnosis? In a very general explanation, describe this condition/disease. (1 point) My best guess is that Harry has ALS. ALS or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Muscles do not get enough nourishment and begin to atrophy. 2. Which patien...

Part I— “Jill” Questions 1. What is the difference between a tendon and ligament? (1 point) Tendons attach muscle to bone while Ligaments connect bone to bone 2. What bones form the articulation (joint) of the ankle? Did Jill most likely sprain or strain her ankle? Explain your reasoning and the difference between the two? (1 point) The Talocrural joint is made of up the talus bone (heel) and the distal ends of the tibia and fibula. A sprain is the injury of ligaments while a strain...

Part I—"Soaking Up the Sun" Questions 1. What are some differences between Judy and Mariah that might make Judy more "at risk" for skin cancer than Mariah? (2 points) Judy has pale white skin and red hair, making her more susceptible to sunburns. She mentioned she was looking red after 30 minutes. 2. What observations did Judy make concerning her mole? How could they have used the ABCDE’s of skin cancer assessment to further assist their observations? (2 points) Jagged border, di...