Creating and Analyzing Test Items
... Criterion validity – r/t variables external to the test Face validity - what a test appears to measure; not sufficient evidence of validity by itself Content validity - ensured by closely following the test blueprint which reflects well-written objectives ...
... Criterion validity – r/t variables external to the test Face validity - what a test appears to measure; not sufficient evidence of validity by itself Content validity - ensured by closely following the test blueprint which reflects well-written objectives ...
Contagious and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
... ¨ Decrease related diseases ¨ Decrease Bad Outcomes ¨ Protect Newborns ...
... ¨ Decrease related diseases ¨ Decrease Bad Outcomes ¨ Protect Newborns ...
A Case Study on:
... the fetus, position of the placenta and fetus and whether the bleeding has stopped. Caesarean section – as soon as he baby can be safely delivered (typically after 36weeks gestation). Although emergency CS at any earlier gestational age may be necessary for heavy bleeding that cannot be stopped. ...
... the fetus, position of the placenta and fetus and whether the bleeding has stopped. Caesarean section – as soon as he baby can be safely delivered (typically after 36weeks gestation). Although emergency CS at any earlier gestational age may be necessary for heavy bleeding that cannot be stopped. ...
The Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute Cardiovascular Report
... Clinicians then initiated steroid treatment and ordered a CT scan. What the scan showed was a true zebra case. Chung had multiple bilateral cysts on her lungs, a clue that led to further testing and the presumptive diagnosis of lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a rare lung disease with a predilection ...
... Clinicians then initiated steroid treatment and ordered a CT scan. What the scan showed was a true zebra case. Chung had multiple bilateral cysts on her lungs, a clue that led to further testing and the presumptive diagnosis of lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a rare lung disease with a predilection ...
What You Should Know About Cervical Cancer: Part one in a series
... health. Although there are specific guidelines for each examination, The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends that the first visit to an OB/GYN take place between the ages of 13 to 15 years for the purposes of screening and guidance. ...
... health. Although there are specific guidelines for each examination, The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends that the first visit to an OB/GYN take place between the ages of 13 to 15 years for the purposes of screening and guidance. ...
Vestibular function tests
... eye movements after a small amount of warm and cool water has been run into each ear canal in turn. This allows us to compare how well the two balance organs are working, and to determine whether your Vertigo may be caused by loss of function in one of the balance organs in the inner ear. ...
... eye movements after a small amount of warm and cool water has been run into each ear canal in turn. This allows us to compare how well the two balance organs are working, and to determine whether your Vertigo may be caused by loss of function in one of the balance organs in the inner ear. ...
cascade effects of medical technology
... Spinal MRI exemplifies the problem of discovering more and more abnormalities with most having no clinical relevance (15). There are now many studies of asymptomatic patients demonstrating that herniated discs, degenerative discs, and bulging discs are frequent incidental findings (8, 32, 33). Clini ...
... Spinal MRI exemplifies the problem of discovering more and more abnormalities with most having no clinical relevance (15). There are now many studies of asymptomatic patients demonstrating that herniated discs, degenerative discs, and bulging discs are frequent incidental findings (8, 32, 33). Clini ...
Operative Obstetrics
... Forceps are never applied to an unengaged presenting part. Types of Forceps delivery: 1. Outlet forceps are used when the fetal scalp is visible on the maternal perineum without manual separation of the labia. 2. Low Forceps: forceps are applied after the head has reached the perineal floor (at a ...
... Forceps are never applied to an unengaged presenting part. Types of Forceps delivery: 1. Outlet forceps are used when the fetal scalp is visible on the maternal perineum without manual separation of the labia. 2. Low Forceps: forceps are applied after the head has reached the perineal floor (at a ...
Philippine Society of Maternal and Fetal Medicine
... provide maximum sensitivity. Pregnancy brings about changes in insulin sensitivity, degradation and activity, and it has been recognized that non-pregnant norms for oral glucose tolerance might not be valid during pregnancy. In 1964, O’Sullivan and Mahan published their landmark study using a 3-hour ...
... provide maximum sensitivity. Pregnancy brings about changes in insulin sensitivity, degradation and activity, and it has been recognized that non-pregnant norms for oral glucose tolerance might not be valid during pregnancy. In 1964, O’Sullivan and Mahan published their landmark study using a 3-hour ...
Emerging Disease Screening and Interventions
... • The hospital developed a new screening and triage procedure to limit the exposure of staff and other patients. • The hospital has developed unique screening tool built into the EHR to identify patients at risk for serious infectious diseases based on symptoms, travel, and exposure. • The screening ...
... • The hospital developed a new screening and triage procedure to limit the exposure of staff and other patients. • The hospital has developed unique screening tool built into the EHR to identify patients at risk for serious infectious diseases based on symptoms, travel, and exposure. • The screening ...
P0702135
... As Fig. 2 shows, the COP curve goes from media heel to lateral heel in pregnancy and goes straight in post-partum. In addition, COP curve locates medial of foot in trimesters and locates lateral of foot in post-partum. The deviation distance (Dn) significantly increase in third trimester compared wi ...
... As Fig. 2 shows, the COP curve goes from media heel to lateral heel in pregnancy and goes straight in post-partum. In addition, COP curve locates medial of foot in trimesters and locates lateral of foot in post-partum. The deviation distance (Dn) significantly increase in third trimester compared wi ...
Inflam
... pressure during baseline respiration. 2.Raise sphygmomanometer pressure until Korotkoff sounds disappear. 3.Lower pressure slowly until first Korotkoff sounds are heard during early expiration with their disappearance during inspiration 4.Record this pressure. 5.Very slowly lower pressure (1mm at at ...
... pressure during baseline respiration. 2.Raise sphygmomanometer pressure until Korotkoff sounds disappear. 3.Lower pressure slowly until first Korotkoff sounds are heard during early expiration with their disappearance during inspiration 4.Record this pressure. 5.Very slowly lower pressure (1mm at at ...
Guidelines for endoscopy in pregnant and lactating women
... perform the procedure could expose the fetus and/or mother to harm. Informed consent should include risks to the fetus as well as to the mother. Studies involving humans tend to be small and retrospective, and much of the drug safety data is based on animal studies. GI endoscopy in pregnant patients ...
... perform the procedure could expose the fetus and/or mother to harm. Informed consent should include risks to the fetus as well as to the mother. Studies involving humans tend to be small and retrospective, and much of the drug safety data is based on animal studies. GI endoscopy in pregnant patients ...
Diagnostics I n s i d e HOLIDAY LABORATORY WHEN IS FOLATE ANALYSIS
... Subclinical Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism Subclinical hypothyroidism is defined as a serum TSH above the upper limit of the reference interval with a normal FT4 concentration. The upper limit of the TSH reference range has drawn much discussion in the literature and some support the use of an u ...
... Subclinical Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism Subclinical hypothyroidism is defined as a serum TSH above the upper limit of the reference interval with a normal FT4 concentration. The upper limit of the TSH reference range has drawn much discussion in the literature and some support the use of an u ...
Hepatitis
... Hepatocellular cause: AST and ALT increased (EtOH = ratio of AST to ALT ratio of >=2:1 +/- 2-fold elevation in GGT) 3 In a patient where an obstructive pattern has been identified, a) Promptly arrange for imaging, Ultrasound, then CT if indicated b) Refer for more definitive management in a timely m ...
... Hepatocellular cause: AST and ALT increased (EtOH = ratio of AST to ALT ratio of >=2:1 +/- 2-fold elevation in GGT) 3 In a patient where an obstructive pattern has been identified, a) Promptly arrange for imaging, Ultrasound, then CT if indicated b) Refer for more definitive management in a timely m ...
quick lesson
... • Urinary free cortisol (UFC) over a 24-hour period may be elevated (e.g., > 100 micrograms per day in adults), indicating CS (i.e., remains the gold–standard confirmatory test) • Late night (e.g., 11 P.M.) salivary cortisol levels may be elevated and represent a convenient method to screen for and ...
... • Urinary free cortisol (UFC) over a 24-hour period may be elevated (e.g., > 100 micrograms per day in adults), indicating CS (i.e., remains the gold–standard confirmatory test) • Late night (e.g., 11 P.M.) salivary cortisol levels may be elevated and represent a convenient method to screen for and ...
E/M Screening Colonoscopy
... procedure. Although no separate payment can be made for these visits currently, the fee schedule payment for all procedures, including colonoscopy, contains payment for the usual pre-procedure work associated with it. This reflects the principle that each procedure has an evaluative component. If th ...
... procedure. Although no separate payment can be made for these visits currently, the fee schedule payment for all procedures, including colonoscopy, contains payment for the usual pre-procedure work associated with it. This reflects the principle that each procedure has an evaluative component. If th ...
Low Risk Pregnancy 1 Notes - straightanursingstudent.com
... way the uterus is able to enlarge, the cells elongate (they don’t increase in number). There is no other organ in the body that can change shape and grow like the uterus can. • Thickening of the walls • Increase in vascular and lymphatic system. Think of the uterus as a “mother organ”, in that all t ...
... way the uterus is able to enlarge, the cells elongate (they don’t increase in number). There is no other organ in the body that can change shape and grow like the uterus can. • Thickening of the walls • Increase in vascular and lymphatic system. Think of the uterus as a “mother organ”, in that all t ...
Obstetric Emergencies - American Association of Physician
... studies are needed? How much blood does the blood bank have at this institution? ...
... studies are needed? How much blood does the blood bank have at this institution? ...
Obesity | MotherToBaby
... Can obesity cause pregnancy complications? Obesity has been found to increase the chance for gestational diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy. Obesity might also cause an increased chance of premature delivery (babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy) and stillbirth. Also, newborns of ...
... Can obesity cause pregnancy complications? Obesity has been found to increase the chance for gestational diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy. Obesity might also cause an increased chance of premature delivery (babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy) and stillbirth. Also, newborns of ...
WHIM Syndrome
... genetic syndrome with dominant autosomal inheritance characterized by chronic neutropenia associated with bone marrow hypercellularity (myelokathexis). Although the incidence is unknown, this disease is very rare since, up to now, less than 40 cases have been reported. The clinical onset usually occ ...
... genetic syndrome with dominant autosomal inheritance characterized by chronic neutropenia associated with bone marrow hypercellularity (myelokathexis). Although the incidence is unknown, this disease is very rare since, up to now, less than 40 cases have been reported. The clinical onset usually occ ...
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: Early detection is imperative to
... scan nor in two consecutive ultrasound scans, in a baby that was born by an elective caesarean section. The defect was diagnosed postnatally with the newborn acquiring severe breathing difficulties, necessitating admission to the neonatal ward and later transfer to a tertiary centre for further mana ...
... scan nor in two consecutive ultrasound scans, in a baby that was born by an elective caesarean section. The defect was diagnosed postnatally with the newborn acquiring severe breathing difficulties, necessitating admission to the neonatal ward and later transfer to a tertiary centre for further mana ...
obstetrics-and-gynecology-practical-exam-topics-with
... It is generally defined as the surface region in both males and females between the pubic symphysis and the coccyx. The perineum is the region of the body inferior to the pelvic diaphragm and between the legs. It is a diamond-shaped area on the inferior surface of the trunk that includes the anus an ...
... It is generally defined as the surface region in both males and females between the pubic symphysis and the coccyx. The perineum is the region of the body inferior to the pelvic diaphragm and between the legs. It is a diamond-shaped area on the inferior surface of the trunk that includes the anus an ...