Health

The Mystery InfectionA worried mom runs her six-year-old son into a crowded ER. She carries him in her arms, because his fever has left him weak and too tired to walk. After hes checked in, the nurse takes his vital signs. The young boy answers some questions about how hes feeling, but he leaves most of the details to his mother to answer. She fills in details about what her son has experienced over the past few days. The information provided is organized into medical files that the medical team will review. Review the patients medical file and highlight information you feel is important in helping the little boy. Think about what symptoms he experienced as well as other clues that may help you figure out why he is so sick (highlight)----------------------------------------------------Medical FilePatient's Name Patient 1 Age 6 Temperature 103.5FDate Jan. 17 Blood Pressure 90/72Height 48 in. Pulse 90 bpmWeight 55 lbs. Respiratory Rate 23 bpmCase NotesPatient is a previously healthy six-year-old boy. He says he is hot and tired and points to his chest when asked what hurts. His mother reports that he came home from school five days ago with what she thought was a cold, but the symptoms have only gotten worse. He has had a constant fever over the past few days and complained of being cold. He has a dry cough that seems to get worse at night. His mother reports episodes where it feels like he is really struggling to breathe.The patient is extremely weak and his mom says that he is sleeping 1214 hours a day. She has been giving him over-the-counter medications, but they dont seem to have helped his fever or his pain and discomfort. He is drinking plenty of water and eating small meals.Other than school and soccer practice, the patient has not been around other large groups and has not traveled. The mother said she had not heard of anything going around school, but she did note that two of his teammates were coughing at the practice they had a week ago. Physical Exam Patient has a mild ear infection in both ears. There are no spots or lesions in the mouth or throat. There is no rash on the body. Patient does not appear to be congested and does not have a runny nose. Patient has wheezing and rapid breathing. Patients speech and vision appear normal. The infection in the ears does seem to be causing slight hearing loss.What does he have?
1Unfortunately, pollution is like air: its everywhere! Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances into the environment that can cause damage and harm to humans, animals, and the environment. It takes on a number of different forms, from chemicals and garbage to something as seemingly innocent as light or noise.2Pollution comes from a variety of sources. In addition, it alters, changes, and even destroys a variety of places. For example, exhaust from cars pollutes the air. When it rains, runoff from fertilizers and pesticides, which farmers use to help crops grow, can pollute the water in oceans, rivers, lakes, and streams. Garbage dumped in landfills is not only an eyesore, but also a source of harmful gases that can damage the earths atmosphere. Light pollution, which comes in the form of bright streetlights or signs, disrupts the view of the night sky. Noise pollution caused by cars, trucks, and machines interrupts the natural sounds of the world around us, such as birds singing or leaves rustling.3The types of pollution and their effects vary greatly. At the same time, however, they are related; each type of pollution affects the other types. An example of the connection between different types of pollution is acid rain. Acid rain is caused mostly by sulfur or nitrogen emissions given off by sources such as car exhaust and the burning of fossil fuels such as coal. These harmful chemicals rise into the atmosphere where they react with other compounds and then fall as an acidic form of rain, sleet, or snow. Acid rain damages plants and buildings, contaminates soil and water, and has a negative effect on animals, fish, and even humans.4Pollution has other effects, too. Breathing toxic air or drinking polluted water can cause humans and animals to develop health problems that can be serious and sometimes deadly. The deaths of too many members of a certain species of animal can upset the local ecosystem, or the area in which they live. As a result, weather patterns and climates can also change.5Though pollution is everywhere, there are ways to help prevent it. By walking or riding bikesinstead of driving carspeople can help decrease air pollution. People can also buy and eat organic foods to support farmers that do not use fertilizers on their crops. It is also a good idea to take old things that people intend to throw away and find new ways to use them. A great way to help the environment is to recycle. Save items like used paper, glass and plastic bottles, and metal cans. Then, take them to a recycling center where they can be turned into new products to be used again. Some cities and towns even have recycling programs in place so all you have to do is leave your recyclable items on the curb on a certain day each week. It doesnt get much easier to help the environment and reduce pollution than that!Choose two pieces of evidence that support the author's perspective on pollution.A)The types of pollution and their effects vary greatly. At the same time, however, they are related; each type of pollution affects the other types. An example of the connection between different types of pollution is acid rain.B)Though pollution is everywhere, there are ways to help prevent it. By walking or riding bikesinstead of driving carspeople can help decrease air pollution. People can also buy and eat organic foods to support farmers that do not use fertilizers on their crops.C)Acid rain is caused mostly by sulfur or nitrogen emissions given off by sources such as car exhaust and the burning of fossil fuels such as coal. These harmful chemicals rise into the atmosphere where they react with other compounds and then fall as an acidic form of rain, sleet, or snow.D)Pollution has other effects, too. Breathing toxic air or drinking polluted water can cause humans and animals to develop health problems that can be serious and sometimes deadly. The deaths of too many members of a certain species of animal can upset the local ecosystem, or the area in which they live.E)Unfortunately, pollution is like air: its everywhere! Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances into the environment that can cause damage and harm to humans, animals, and the environment. It takes on a number of different forms, from chemicals and garbage to something as seemingly innocent as light or noise.