Bed Number Ten

For the past few months I have been reading an extraordinary and compelling novel named Bed Number Ten. This novel was written by a former patient who turned into an author to fulfill the purpose of sharing her life changing story with the world. Author Sue Baier and publishers Taylor & Francis first released this amazing story back in 1989.

The book begins with Sue living her everyday life, then it soon takes a drastic turn, her toes begin to tingle. She made nothing of it at first but it would stop, so in a desperate search for answers she goes to the hospital. After a few tests at the hospital they come to a diagnosis, Sue has a rare terminal illness called Guillain-Barre disease. The rest of the story goes into depth about her experience and recovery as a patient all taking place in bed number 10. It is truly a great and easy read, definitely recommending it to everybody.

A.E.D. The Automated Lifesaver

An automated external defibrillator A.E.D. is a portable device that checks the heart rhythm and sends an electric shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm from a baseline. AEDs are used to treat cardiac arrest which usually causes death if it's not treated within minutes. In fact, each minute of CA leads to a 10 percent reduction in survival. Using an AED on a person who is having CA may save the person's life but should be used as soon as possible.

1. Confirm cardiac arrest then if the victim is unable to respond and there is no breathing, tilt back the head and lifting the chin up

2. Turn On A.E.D.

3. Plug in wires next to a flashing light

4. Apply pads to the victim's bare chest

5. Allow A.E.D. to analyze heart rhythm

6. If any shock is indicated then push the shock button

7. If shock advised stand clear and do not touch the victim

8. If victim is still not breathing begin CPR

Blog 10: Working EQ

Content

1.I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ.

Essential Question
Once a topic is chosen, the student will develop a working essential question. The purpose of the working essential question is to help the student build a strong foundation of research which will allow him or her to create an essential question that encourages depth and rigor in the chosen topic. An essential question must:

Provide a framework for studies (It calls for breadth and depth of research, Is not a yes/no question)
Take a stance (It allows you to argue some point, Cannot be a recitation of facts or a list)
Format (It is specific, The wording makes sense)

2. Review the following EQs and

Tell us if each meets the rule of three.
Tell why they do or don't.

a. What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?

• Framework: Not a yes or no question. Provides framework for studies.
• Stance: It allows for an argument.
• Format: It is specific and makes sense.

b. What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?

• Framework: Not a yes or no question. Provides framework for studies.
• Stance: Seems as if there is no room for argument or expansion.
• Format: The wording seems a bit odd.

c. What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?

• Framework:  The satisfaction of a customer is opinionated. Research may be difficult.
• Stance:  There is room for an argument, although it may be difficult to argue the satisfaction of a customer.
• Format: The questions makes sense. Wording is okay.

d. How can an anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?

• Framework: Allows for research and is not a yes or no question.
• Stance: Allows for an argument.
• Format: It is specific enough and is logical.

3. What are the most important steps one must follow when caring for a patient?

Blog 9: Lesson 1 Reflection

Content:

1.Positive Statement (What are you most proud of in your Lesson 1 Presentation and why?)
Doing this presentation really made me realize how much knowledge I really have in my area of study. This component was less of a presentation and more of a personal test.

2. Questions to Consider

• What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 1 Presentation (self-assessment)?
• P
• Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 1 component contract.
• I believe that I deserve a P for this presentation is because I was very confident in everything I did throughout the presentation on top of the fact that I met all of the requirements in the contract and even exceeded in some aspects.

3.What worked for you in your Lesson 1?

What really helped me a lot during my presentation was my lesson plan, due to the fact that the presentation had to be tech-less, my lesson plan became my best friend due to the fact that it was an outline of everything i was going to say and do.

4.(What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 1?
If I were able to go back the only thing that I would fix would be to organization. The lesson plan did help me a lot because it's simply a outline of everything I'm going to do. When I went slightly off track my lesson plan would help me get back on track and continue. So basically organizing myself better would be the only thing that I would fix.

Freeway to a Patients Stomach

The video above is a prime example of how to properly insert a Nasogastric Tube. Throughout the last three weeks we have been going over the meaning, uses, and the "how to" on the NG Tube. Briefly explaining the tube, it is a rubber or plastic tube that is passed through the nose and down through the nasopharynx and esophagus into the stomach. It also has bidirectional potential which allows it to remove contents of the stomach such as air, decompress the stomach, or to remove small solid objects and fluid, from the stomach. An NG tube can also be used to put substances into the stomach, including medication that cannot be swallowed by the patient. So basically an NG tube is a direct line to the patients stomach that can be used for a number of various reasons.

Blog 8: Research and Working EQ

1.  What is your working EQ?

What are the most important steps one must follow when caring for a patient?

2.  What is a possible answer to your working EQ? Please write the answer in thesis format.

EQ:What are the most important steps one must follow when caring for a patient?

• The given nurse must ensure to provide clear and concise holistic healthcare to the client.
• The nurse  on duty must ensure that she is following the code of ethics correctly.

3.  What is the most important source you have used that has helped you come up with an answer to your working EQ?

The most important source that I have been using is my Nursing Fundamentals Textbook which was written by Caroline Bunker Rosdahl and Mary T. Kowalski and published in 2008.

4.  Who is your mentor, or where are you doing mentorship, and how does what you are doing relate to your working EQ?

My mentor is Silvia Davila who is a teacher at Hacienda La Puente Adult School for Psychiatric Technicians, and she is also a nurse at BHC in Alhambra. My mentorship consists of another class outside of school. I am learning and studying the same curriculum as the current students in her class. This greatly relates to my working EQ because as a Psych Tech you are responsible for the patients' care as well as the patients safety. Due to the fact that these are the main focuses of a psych tech they have also become the main focus to my working essential question.

Blog 7: Independent Component 1 Approval

To get your idea approved now, please answer the following questions:

1.  Describe in detail what you plan to do for your 30 hours.

For my independent component I plan to attend a CPR and AED class at the Hacienda La Puente Adult School It will take about 20 hours of class time but i plan to fill the extra 10 by getting my Injection Certification at the American Red Cross as well.

2.  Discuss how or what you will do to meet the expectation of showing 30 hours of evidence.

As evidence of my 30 hours I plan to use my BLS (Basic Life Support) textbook and swell as notes that were taken in the class.

3.  And explain how what you will be doing will help you explore your topic in more depth.

To go more in depth with my topic I plan on continuing my Psychiatric Technician classes. These are real classes that are attended by other students who want to pursue a career in the medical field. Although I am not receiving credit or actually taking the State Board exam, I am still receiving the same curriculum.

4.  Update your Senior Project Hours log.

The new link is posted on my blog.