http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 18 May 2013 23:54:43 PDT Sat, 18 May 2013 23:54:43 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=80803 This learning module presents the proper technique and common errors associated with assessment of blood pressure. The information is targeted at new learners in the clinical and health sciences and can serve as a review for current practitioners. The program includes audio of blood pressure sounds, interactive simulations, and self-assessment tools. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84322 An interactive multimedia tutorial for healthcare professionals wishing to refresh math skills and learn how to calculate medication dosages and intravenous (IV) rates. The tutorial has three modules. Each module has includes a quiz. The first module covers information about fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, and percentage. The second module covers information about conversions, medication administration, and dosage calculation. The third module covers information about intraveneous infusions including tubing calculation and intraveneous flow rates. Key words: Medication calculation; Intravenous flow rate calculation; Mathematics principles http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84326 An interactive multimedia learning activity for healthcare provider students wishing to enhance their knowledge of 12-lead EKG electrode placement on the human body. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=88404 The current modules focus on breathing mechanics, static conditions, and obstructive and restrictive disease states. Also includes an interactive respiratory physiology tutorial that also has a lab, quizzes and a dictionary. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=79777 A set of twelve web tutorials explaining the biology of human senses. These topics include: the eye, the visual cortex, visual perception of objects, visual perception of motion, association cortex, streams for visually guided actions, touch, muscle sense, hearing, balance, eye movements, and memory. The activities include introduction to the anatomy related to the topics, animations of physiological actions, and some interactive exercises testing the knowledge of the content. The materials are presented in both interactive Flash form and as PDF documents, there are problem sets associated with each of the topics, and links to related materials on the web. All of the materials are packaged for download. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=82530 Learners take a close look at the information on product labels concerning fat, fiber, and serving sizes. A quiz follows the lesson. Key Words: nutrition, dietary assessment http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=79182 The site provides information on anterior and posterior cruciate knee injuries including a Shockwave movie. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=268722 This is a companion site to a program that was broadcast on Nova in 2001. Topics include History of Biowarfare, Global Guide to Bioweapons, Future Germ Defenses, Interviews with Biowarriors, and Making Vaccines. There is also a Teacher's Guide as well as additional Resources. There is a Flash version as well as a non-Flash version. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=78618 This website provides an interactive tutorial and a narrated presentation for teaching patients about the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. This website is published by the Patient Education Institute as a service of the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. The website also provide PDF's so users can print out the materials for use when technology is not available. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=82527 In this highly interactive object, learners read client case studies and then select the vaccines that are appropriate to administer. Key Words: Immunization,health assessment,public health