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tines. Classes of foods proteins, car- bohydrates, fats, mineral salts, water, vitamins. Composition of milk. Processes of digestion, absorption and assimilation.
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Organs of Respiration.
The nasal cavity; the larynx; the trachea; the bronchial tubes; the lungs The Pleura. Mechanism and process of respiration. The chief muscles concerned in respira- tion. Purpose of respiration.
EXCRETORY SYSTEM.
The Kidneys and Bladder.
Structure and functions. Urine. Micturition.
The Skin,
The epidermis; the dermis. Sweat glands.
Hair and Nails. Functions.
'The Bowel.
Composition of faeces.
Defaecation.
NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Nervous System.
Cerebrum. Cerebellum. Spinal Cord. Or- gans of special sense and spinal nerves. Reflex action. Sympathetic system.
11.-Hygiene.
Air. Its composition and impurities. The prin- ciples of ventilation, natural and artificial, and their application to houses and hospitals. Atmospheric pressure. Radiation and evapora- tion.
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Water.
Milk.
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Sources. Hard and soft water. Treatment of water for domestic use. Relation of impure water to the spread of disease.
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- Composition, sources of contamination, adulteration, storage and preservation.
Disposal of Refuse. --Various methods in use.
Dry
and water systems. General arrangements of house and hospital drainage.
Personal Hygiene. Habits. Exercise. Rest and recreation. Cleanliness. Clothing. Parasites.
Infection. Its nature, sources and modes of trans- mission. Insects and other parasites. Methods of disinfection.
Heating. Of houses and hospitals.
Lighting.-Natural and artificial.
Hygiene of the Sick Room.
III.-Theory and Practice of Nursing.
PART 1.
Ethical aspects. Hospital etiquette.
Domestic ward management.
(a) Methods of cleaning.
(b) Care of furniture.
(c) Care of bedding, linen, blankets, water-
proofs.
(d) Care of kitchen, bathroom, lavatory.
(e) Sanitary methods of cleaning utensils, baths,
lavatories, crockery, mackintoshes.
(f) Disposal and disinfection of soiled linen
and dressings, etc.
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