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What is the primary role of a Registered Nurse?
To provide and coordinate patient care.
What is the educational background of Edwin Del Rosario?
BSN from University of Santo Tomas; Doctor of Medicine from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.
Which of the following are included in the scope of practice for Maternal and Child Nursing? (Select all that apply)
Family-centered care is a philosophy of Maternal and Child Nursing.
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What does the epididymis do?
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What is the function of the prostate gland?
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The _______ provides lubrication for sperm passage.
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Which organ is responsible for the release of a matured ovum?
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What is the main function of the uterus?
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Match the following male reproductive organs with their functions:
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Study Notes
Overview of Edwin Del Rosario
- Registered Nurse and Physician with a multifaceted career in healthcare.
- Graduated with Honors from the University of Santo Tomas with a BSN.
- Obtained Doctor of Medicine from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, passing the Physician boards in 2002.
- Practiced medicine from 2002 to 2005 before migrating to the U.S.
- Has over 17 years of experience as a certified Critical Care RN in California.
- Completed MSN with a Nurse Practitioner program in Arizona.
- Currently working as a Nurse Practitioner in California.
Maternal and Child Nursing Scope
- Encompasses preconception healthcare and care during pregnancy stages and after delivery.
- Focuses on perinatal care and addresses health needs of children from birth to adolescence.
Maternal and Child Nursing Philosophies
- Family-centered: Engages family in care plans and decisions.
- Community-centered: Involves community resources and outreach.
- Evidence-based: Implements care practices supported by research.
- Challenging nurse roles: Adapts to various needs of patients and families.
MCN Nurse Roles
- Promotes family orientation and acts as a patient advocate.
- Operates independently while emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.
- Functions as a healthcare resource respecting diverse cultural, personal, and spiritual beliefs.
- Encourages developmental stimulation in children and supports family bonding practices.
- Advocates for early hospital discharge and is focused on community involvement.
Male Reproductive System - External
- Scrotum: Protects testes and regulates temperature for sperm production.
- Testis: Contains lobules (Leydig cells) and seminiferous tubules responsible for sperm production.
- Penis: Comprises corpus spongiosum and corpora cavernosa facilitating erection.
Male Reproductive System - Internal
- Epididymis: Located posterior to each testis; matures and nourishes sperm.
- Vas deferens: Transports sperm to ejaculatory ducts.
- Seminal Vesicles: Secretes part of semen; lies below the bladder.
- Ejaculatory ducts: Eject sperm and seminal fluid from urethra.
- Prostate gland: Secretes alkaline fluid, enhancing sperm motility.
- Bulbourethral gland: Produces lubrication for sperm passage.
- Urethra: Serves as the passage for sperm and urine, with specific physiological properties.
Female Reproductive Organs - External
- Mons Pubis: Soft tissue covering the symphysis pubis, covered with hair.
- Labia Majora: Fatty folds extending from the mons pubis to the perineum.
- Labia Minora: Narrow inner folds adjacent to the clitoris and surrounds the vaginal opening.
- Clitoris: Sensitive erectile tissue homologous to the penis, located above the urethra.
- Hymen: Membrane covering vaginal orifice; varies among individuals.
- Perineum: Area between thighs and buttocks containing external genitalia and anus.
Female Reproductive Organs - Internal
- Vagina: Hollow canal from the vaginal introitus to the cervix, facilitating menstruation and reproduction.
- Uterus: Hollow, pear-shaped organ with multiple functions, including menstruation and fetal nourishment.
- Fallopian Tubes: Channels for ova transport; site where fertilization occurs.
- Ovaries: Release mature ova and produce estrogens and progesterone.
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Explore the professional journey of Edwin Del Rosario, a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in critical care. This quiz covers his educational background, certifications, and career milestones as he transitioned from the Philippines to the U.S. healthcare system.
