SURVEY INSTRUCTIONS

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HCAHPS Survey

 

SURVEY INSTRUCTIONS

 You should only fill out this survey if you were the patient during the hospital stay named in the cover letter. Do not fill out this survey if you were not the patient.

 Answer all the questions by checking the box to the left of your answer.

 You are sometimes told to skip over some questions in this survey. When this happens you will see an arrow with a note that tells you what question to answer next, like this:

 Yes  No  If No, Go to Question 1

 

You may notice a number on the survey. This number is used to let us know if you returned your survey so we don’t have to send you reminders. Please note: Questions 1-25 in this survey are part of a national initiative to measure the quality of care in hospitals. OMB #0938-0981

 

 

Please answer the questions in this survey

about your stay at the hospital named on

the cover letter. Do not include any other

hospital stays in your answers.

 

YOUR CARE FROM NURSES

1. During this hospital stay, how often

did nurses treat you with courtesy

and respect?

1  Never

2  Sometimes

3  Usually

4  Always

 

2. During this hospital stay, how often

did nurses listen carefully to you?

1  Never

2  Sometimes

3  Usually

4  Always

3. During this hospital stay, how often

did nurses explain things in a way

you could understand?

1  Never

2  Sometimes

3  Usually

4  Always

 

4. During this hospital stay, after you

pressed the call button, how often did

you get help as soon as you wanted

it?

Global Healthcare Leadership

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Global Healthcare Leadership

Porter-O’Grady and Malloch (2018) observed, “Globalization has created a world community and removed traditional boundaries between people, be they political, social, or physical”.

Select one of the boundaries (political, social, or physical) and address the following.

1-How does the boundary affect your practice or have the potential to affect your practice? Provide examples.

2-As a leader, how can you have an impact on overcoming that boundary? Provide examples.

3-What interprofessional relationships can you foster that can contribute to overcoming the boundary? Be specific and provide rationale.

4-How will you leverage resources to overcome the selected boundary?

Please answer each question separated and use at 3 sources no later than 5 years

essential components of a quality literature review

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Response to discussion post

Madeline Maury

RE: Discussion Prompt

Top of Form

Why is it important to conduct or perform a quality literature review?

It is important to conduct a literature review because a literature review supplies the premise of proficiency on topics (Schmidt & Brown, 2018). It halts replication of data and recognizes researchers that have provided the content (Schmidt & Brown, 2018). A literature review also recognizes missing information or scarce data in research, and it identifies conflicts in prior studies along with unanswered questions from other research (Schmidt & Brown, 2018).

Characterize or distinguish between the 4 major types of reviews discussed in our textbook?

1.Narrative reviews are one of the most commonly used reviews, they tend to be particularly subjective, they are often found in scholarly and approved sources, and they usually are not concerned with broad research techniques, configurations, or settings (Schmidt & Brown, 2018). 2. Integrative reviews are scholarly writings that incorporate published research and articles that respond to questions of engrossment (Schmidt & Brown, 2018). They are peer-reviewed, thus being objective, they can incorporate theoretical and empirical literature, and can synthesize information from various types of research (Schmidt & Brown, 2018). 3. Meta-analysis is a type of systematic review, it extracts findings from various studies on corresponding topics and examines them in a statistical approach, this statistical approach is used when information is indistinguishable, and a comparison is needed (Schmidt & Brown, 2018). This analysis also contains published and unpublished work, and it is a useful origin of evidence when substantial mixed trials are not attainable (Schmidt & Brown, 2018). 4. Systematic Reviews are considered to be the “highest level and most objective” type of review (Schmidt & Brown, 2018). This review requires a precise and accurate process for investigating the evidence (Schmidt & Brown, 2018). A systematic review is a comprehensive examination of research that has already been performed, it merges components of all the 3 mentioned types of reviews, narrative, integrative, and meta-analysis (Schmidt & Brown, 2018). It encompasses studies that focus on identical clinical problems and uses techniques to reduce bias in order to construct reliable evidence that can generate informative decision-making (Schmidt & Brown, 2018).

What are the essential components of a quality literature review?

When conducting a literature review the researcher must look for specifications in the article’s publication, a synopsis of the main points, provided information of gaps in research, and an assessment of the publication’s input to the topic (Schmidt & Brown, 2018). The information should be obtained via a primary source, meaning the original information was provided by the person who created the information, or via a secondary source, which examines content provided by a primary source that can allow an opportunity for new perceptions on a topic (Schmidt & Brown, 2018).

he physiology of blood pressure control. 

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Discussion Prompt

-Describe the physiology of blood pressure control. 

-Select 3 of the potential causes and explain the pathophysiologic mechanisms of primary hypertension. Causes of Primary Hypertension may include overactivity of the SNS; overactivity of the RAAS; alterations in other neurohumoral mediators of blood volume and vasomotor tone such as ANP, BNP, and adrenomedullin; inflammation; a complex interaction involving insulin resistance and endothelial function; and obesity-related hormonal changes.

-identify the organ damage that can occur as a result of Hypertension. Describe the pathophysiologic process of the organ damage.

-Orthostatic hypotension can occur as an adverse effect of medications used to manage hypertension. Describe the pathophysiologic process that causes orthostatic hypotension.

SOCIAL TRANSITIONING FOR TRANSGENDER CHILDREN 

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TOPIC; SOCIAL TRANSITIONING FOR TRANSGENDER CHILDREN 

1. Answer the following questions: providing documentation and/or justification for your responses. Each response needs at least 3 resources: your book, one peer-reviewed article, and another credible source.

a. What is the U.S. political stance on this issue? Provide a synopsis of the laws pertaining to this issue.

b. How is this issue portrayed in the media (e.g. tv, online, news, print)? Give at least two examples.

c. Choose 5 other countries and state political stances and laws pertaining to this issue for each country.

d. How do you think the official stances and laws of these other 5 countries affect the U.S. and vice versa?

e. Does the U.S. have an obligation to be a world leader in this area? Why or why not?

f. Based on the information you have researched on “the world” and this issue, have your views changed? Why or why not?

NOTE: Each question should be at least half page answer. ******* Have to write accordingly

This is a formal assignment –- avoid personal pronouns, use correct APA formatting (cover page, headers, page numbers, citing, etc.). Use headings to indicate each question (ex: question b = “Media Portrayal”)

African American And Hispanic And Latino Populations’ Health Beliefs And Practices

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African American And Hispanic And Latino Populations’ Health Beliefs And Practices

Based on the readings, viewing on the Module 6: Lecture Materials & Resources page, and your own experience, what strategies would you recommend encouraging culturally competent care of African Americans?

Resources mandatory to use:

 

Online Materials & Resources

  1. Visit the CINAHL Complete under the A-to-Z Databases on the University Library’s Links to an external site.website, locate and read the article(s) below:
  2. Watch the YouTube videos below:

intramuscular injection of ampicillin

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Online Assignment for MED 240 Lab

Virtual Lab for 4/1/21

 

Please assess the following case studies that you may encounter in the workplace setting and give me a detailed response to each situation. Please use the MLA format for this paper.  Each scenario should include the prompt and a paragraph detailing your response and any pertinent information that you feel is important for the situation. Each paragraph should be at minimum between 150 and 200 words. The responses must be backed up by concrete information, not because you think it is correct. I need you to know that it is correct. Must include a works cited page. Please use Grammarly at https://app.grammarly.com/ to spellcheck your paper.

 

 

· After administering an allergy injection to a patient, you accidentally puncture the palm of your left hand with the needle. What should you do?

 

· A six-month-old patient and his 3-year-old brother are both to receive IM injections. Which administration sites would you choose for each?

 

· While administering an intramuscular injection of ampicillin to a patient, you note a slight trace of blood in the syringe. What should you do?

the nurse’s role in fostering patient

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the nurse’s role in fostering patient

1.Describe the nurse’s role in fostering patient responsibility for maintaining well-being and adhering to the therapeutic regimen.

  1. Identify the types of information that should be discussed with the patient or significant others to establish reasonable expectations for the prescribed therapy.
  2. Discuss specific techniques used in the practice setting to facilitate patient education.Please respond using APA format and in no less than 500 words and no more than 700 words

Immune system disorders

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Title of Assignment:

Module 2 assignment: Immune system disorders

Purpose of Assignment:

Apply knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology of immune system disorders. Autoimmune disorders are generally considered the host attacking itself, which manifests in different types of disorders.

Course Competency(s):

· Determine the cellular functions required to regulate homeostasis.

Instructions:

Content:

Identify a person you know who has an immune system disorder or cancer. Review content in your text for potential types of disorders.

Interview the affected person and write a 3-5 page pager identifying your findings including:

Immune system disorders

· Identify the pathophysiology of the immune system disorder the the treatment for the immune system disorder and the findings of the interview.

· Use at least one scholarly sources to support your findings or identify therapies that may be new or different from what the affected person may be using. Examples of scholarly sources include academic journals, textbooks, reference texts, and CINAHL nursing guides. You can find useful reference materials for this assignment in the School of Nursing guide: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/nursing/referenceebooks

· Cite your sources in-text and on a References page using APA format. Have questions about APA? Visit the online APA guide: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/apa

Questions you may want to use to guide your interview:

1. Which immune system disorder do you have?

2. How long have you had this disorder?

3. How has this disorder changed your life (home and work)?

4. Are you able to carry out daily activities independently?

5. What therapies are you using to manage this disorder?

6. What, if any, side effects does the treatment have?

7. What therapies are you using to manage this disorder?

8. What, if any, side effects doe the treatment have?

9. Has this disorder changed your body?

10. Does this disorder have any emotional effects on you?

11. Have alternative therapies, such as Eastern medicine (acupuncture, herbal treatment, yoga) been tried or recommended?

An elderly widow who just lost her spouse.

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An elderly widow who just lost her spouse. 

Subjective: A patient presents to your primary care office today with chief complaint of insomnia. Patient is 75 YO with PMH of DM, HTN, and MDD. Her husband of 41 years passed away 10 months ago. Since then, she states her depression has gotten worse as well as her sleep habits. The patient has no previous history of depression prior to her husband’s death. She is awake, alert, and oriented x3. Patient normally sees PCP once or twice a year. Patient denies any suicidal ideations. Patient arrived at the office today by private vehicle. Patient currently takes the following medications: 

  • Metformin 500mg BID 
  • Januvia 100mg daily 
  • Losartan 100mg daily 
  • HCTZ 25mg daily 
  • Sertraline 100mg daily 

Current weight: 88 kg

Current height: 64 inches

Temp: 98.6 degrees F

BP: 132/86 

By Day 3 of Week 7

Post a response to each of the following:

  • List three questions you might ask the patient if she were in your office. Provide a rationale for why you might ask these questions.
  • Identify people in the patient’s life you would need to speak to or get feedback from to further assess the patient’s situation. Include specific questions you might ask these people and why.
  • Explain what, if any, physical exams, and diagnostic tests would be appropriate for the patient and how the results would be used.
  • List a differential diagnosis for the patient. Identify the one that you think is most likely and explain why.
  • List two pharmacologic agents and their dosing that would be appropriate for the patient’s antidepressant therapy based on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. From a mechanism of action perspective, provide a rationale for why you might choose one agent over the other.
  • For the drug therapy you select, identify any contraindications to use or alterations in dosing that may need to be considered based on the client’s ethnicity. Discuss why the contraindication/alteration you identify exists. That is, what would be problematic with the use of this drug in individuals of other ethnicities?
  •  indicate any therapeutic changes that you might make based on possible outcomes that may happen given your treatment options chosen.