Walden NURS6501 Week 8 Quiz latest 2017
Question 1
A 40-year-old female presents complaining of pain near the midline in the epigastrium. Assuming the pain is caused by a stimulus acting on an abdominal organ, the pain felt is classified as:
a. Visceral
b. Somatic
c. Parietal
d. Referred
Question 2
An 8-week-old male was recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Which of the following digestive alterations would be expected?
a. Insufficient bile production
b. Gastric atrophy
c. Hypersecretion of stomach acid
d. Nutrient malabsorption
Question 3
In alcoholic cirrhosis, hepatocellular damage is caused by:
a. acetaldehyde accumulation.
b. bile toxicity.
c. acidosis.
d. fatty infiltrations.
Question 4
Where does the nurse expect the obstruction to be in a patient with extrahepatic portal hypertension?
a. Sinusoids
b. Bile ducts
c. Hepatic portal vein
d. Hepatic artery
Question 5
Kwashiorkor is a severe dietary deficiency of:
a. fat-soluble vitamins.
b. carbohydrates.
c. protein.
d. calcium and magnesium.
Question 6
A 27-year-old male presents with fever, GI bleeding, hepatomegaly, and transient joint pain. He reports that as a child he received blood transfusions following a motor vehicle accident. He also indicates he was vaccinated against hepatitis B. Which of the following types of hepatitis does the clinician think he most likely has?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
Question 7
Prolonged diarrhea is more serious in children than adults because:
a. children have lower adipose reserves.
b. fluid reserves are lower in children.
c. children have a lower metabolic rate.
d. children are more resistant to antimicrobial therapy.
Question 8
A 40-year-old male develops an intestinal obstruction related to protrusion of the intestine through the inguinal ring. This condition is referred to as:
a. Intussusception
b. A volvulus
c. A hernia
d. Adhesions
Question 9
A 60-year-old male presents with GI bleeding and abdominal pain. He reports that he takes NSAIDs daily to prevent heart attack. Tests reveal that he has a peptic ulcer. The most likely cause of this disease is:
a. Increasing subepithelial bicarbonate production
b. Accelerating the H+ (proton) pump in parietal cells
c. Inhibiting mucosal prostaglandin synthesis
d. Stimulating a shunt of mucosal blood flow
Question 10
Acute pancreatitis often manifests with pain to which of the following regions?
a. Right lower quadrant
b. Right upper quadrant
c. Epigastric
d. Suprapubic
Question 11
A 60-year-old male is diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus. Which of the following factors most likely contributed to his disease?
a. Reflux esophagitis
b. Intestinal parasites
c. Ingestion of salty foods
d. Frequent use of antacids
Question 12
The primary complication of enterocolitis associated with Hirschsprung disease is related to which finding?
a. Fecal impaction
b. Pancreatic insufficiency
c. Hyperactive peristalsis
d. Ileal atresia
Question 13
The most common cause of chronic vascular insufficiency among the elderly is:
a. Anemia
b. Aneurysm
c. Lack of nutrition in gut lumen
d. Atherosclerosis
Question 14
The most common clinical manifestation of portal hypertension is _____ bleeding.
a. rectal
b. duodenal
c. esophageal
d. intestinal
Question 15
A 54-year-old male is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease.This condition is most likely caused by:
a. Hereditary hormonal imbalances with high gastrin levels
b. Breaks in the mucosa and presence of corrosive secretions
c. Decreased vagal activity and vascular engorgement
d. Gastric erosions related to high ammonia levels and bile reflux
Question 16
The cardinal sign of pyloric stenosis caused by ulceration or tumors is:
a. Constipation
b. Diarrhea
c. Vomiting
d. Heartburn
Question 17
A 55-year-old male died in a motor vehicle accident. Autopsy revealed an enlarged liver caused by fatty infiltration, testicular atrophy, and mild jaundice secondary to cirrhosis. The most likely cause of his condition is:
a. Bacterial infection
b. Viral infection
c. Alcoholism
d. Drug overdose
Question 18
Manifestations associated with hepatic encephalopathy from chronic liver disease are the result of:
a. hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice.
b. fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
c. impaired ammonia metabolism.
d. decreased cerebral blood flow.
Question 19
The most common disorder associated with upper GI bleeding is:
a. diverticulosis.
b. hemorrhoids.
c. esophageal varices.
d. cancer.
Question 20
A 3-month-old female develops colicky pain, abdominal distention, and diarrhea after drinking cow’s milk. The best explanation for her symptoms is:
a. Deficiency of bile that stimulates digestive secretions and bowel motility
b. Excess of amylase, which increases the breakdown of starch and causes an osmotic diarrhea
c. Overgrowth of bacteria from undigested fat molecules, which leads to gas formation and de creased bowel motility
d. Excess of undigested lactose in her digestive tract, resulting in increased fluid movement into the digestive lumen and increased bowel motility
Question 21
A 55-year-old female has general symptoms of gallstones but is also jaundiced. IV cholangiography would most likely reveal that the gallstones are obstructing the:
a. Intrahepatic bile canaliculi
b. Gallbladder
c. Cystic duct
d. Common bile duct
Question 22
A 1-week-old female is brought to her pediatrician for abdominal distention and unstable temperature. Physical examination reveals bradycardia and apnea. Tests reveal hypoxic injury to the bowel resulting in bacterial invasion and perforation. This condition is referred to as:
a. Infective enteropathy
b. Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
c. Mucoviscidosis
d. Ileus
Question 23
For the patient experiencing esophageal reflux, the nurse would expect which sphincter to be malfunctioning?
a. Pyloric
b. Lower esophageal
c. Upper esophageal
d. Gastric
Question 24
Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder wall usually caused by:
a. accumulation of bile in the hepatic duct.
b. obstruction of the cystic duct by a gall-stone.
c. accumulation of fat in the wall of the gallbladder.
d. viral infection of the gallbladder.
Question 25
A 6-month-old male infant is brought to the ER after the sudden development of abdominal pain, irritability, and vomiting followed by passing of “currant jelly” stool. Ultrasound reveals intestinal obstruction in which the ileum collapsed through the ileocecal valve and invaginated into the large intestine. This type of obstruction is referred to as:
a. Prolapse
b. Pyloric stenosis
c. Intussusception
d. Imperforation
Question 26
A 22-year-old male underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor. Following surgery, he experienced a peptic ulcer. His ulcer is referred to as a(n) _____ ulcer.
a. Infectious
b. Cushing
c. Ischemic
d. Curling
Question 27
Chronic gastritis is classified according to the:
a. severity.
b. location of lesions.
c. patient’s age.
d. signs and symptoms.
Question 28
Reflux esophagitis is defined as a(n):
a. Immune response to gastroesophageal reflux
b. Inflammatory response to gastroesophageal reflux
c. Congenital anomaly
d. Secretory response to hiatal hernia
Question 29
The cardinal signs of small bowel obstruction are:
a. Vomiting and distention
b. Diarrhea and excessive thirst
c. Dehydration and epigastric pain
d. Abdominal pain and rectal bleeding
Question 30
The nurse assessing the patient with biliary atresia would expect to find which primary clinical manifestation?
a. Anemia
b. Jaundice
c. Hypobilirubinemia
d. Ascites
Question 31
A 20-year-old male was recently diagnosed with lactose intolerance. He eats an ice cream cone and develops diarrhea. His diarrhea can be classified as _____ diarrhea.
a. Motility
b. Hypotonic
c. Secretory
d. Osmotic
Question 32
Which of the following symptoms would help a health care provider distinguish between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease?
a. Pattern of remission/exacerbations
b. Abdominal pain
c. Malabsorption
d. Diarrhea
Question 33
A 45-year-old male complains of heartburn after eating and difficulty swallowing. He probably has:
a. Pyloric stenosis
b. Hiatal hernia
c. Gastric cancer
d. Achalasia
Question 34
The exocrine portion of the pancreas contains:
a. alpha cells.
b. beta cells.
c. acinar cells.
d. islets of Langerhans.
Question 35
Outbreaks of hepatitis _____ often occur in young children attending day care centers and can be attributed to poor hand washing.
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
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CANCER AND WOMEN'S AND MEN'S HEALTH:
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The American Cancer Society estimates that by the end of 2012, more than 226,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 241,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer (American Cancer Society, 2012a; American Cancer Society 2012b). With such prevalence of women’s and men’s cancers, patient education and preventive services are essential. In clinical settings, advanced practice nurses must assist physicians in educating patients on risk factors, preventive services, and for patients diagnosed with cancer, on potential drug treatments. The clinical implications of women’s and men’s cancer greatly depend on early detection, which is primarily achieved through preventive services. In this Assignment, you consider the short-term and long-term implications of cancer and drug treatments associated with women’s and men’s health, as well as appropriate preventive services.
To prepare:
Write a 2- to 3- page paper that addresses the following:
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Homework For Health Care Management
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HCA 340
Discussion Board Assignment #5
Chapter 6 – Medical Education and the Changing Practice of Medicine
Answer the following questions:
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Post-Sherry-Nursing Informatic
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MAIN POST
Introduction
In my psychiatric facility, we have introduced telepsych which is the same as telehealth. This is where the psychiatrist can see patients briefly from a remote location. The doctor can be in another country and still see his patients, give orders to the nurse to write, and do initial psych assessments. This is all done through the web via chatting, video, skype and phone. All these new technologies are very convenient for the doctor. This is an inpatient facility but it can also be done from home when a patient needs to see the doctor for non-emergent issues.
Benefits and Risks
There are benefits and risks to using telehealth. According to Harper, there are 5 benefits. Those are convenience, less time in the waiting room, expedited transmission of MRI’s or X-rays for a second opinion, privacy assurance (Harper, 2012, p. 1). These are benefits that help the patient. Some benefits for the physician would be that they can see more patients and from remote places. On the other hand, there are a few risks as well. Some risks include, electronic glitches, physician resistance, and inadequate assessment. Physician resistance would be about change and change is hard to do. The nurse is a big part of the telehealth scene as the doctor will be giving her orders via phone or video. Telehealth is still a new and evolving technology; while the offsite interventions or contacts often lead to less time being wasted on non-care oriented tasks because of the efficiencies offered by the technology applications, its use must never be associated with less care (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2018, p. 361). Glitches can be inherent to this type of technology and potential hackers can disrupt internet/web using technology. Privacy can ultimately be at risk.
Legislatively, December 21, 2017 – Some 63 pieces of legislation focusing on telehealth or telemedicine were approved by 34 state Legislatures this year, according to the Center for Connected Health Policy (“Mobile healthcare, telemedicine, telehealth, BYOD,” 2017, p. 1). It seems that each state is adding to the services of telehealth and it appears there is an ongoing discussion of regulations as far as Medicare and private payer insurances are concerned.
Most Promising Trends
The most promising trends in healthcare today, in my own opinion, would be the Electronic Health Record (EHR). My facility is hesitant to join this trend and therefore we still use paper for everything. This technology is already impacting healthcare. In nursing practice, it saves a lot of time, it is efficient for treatment planning, its is able to be shared amongst all disciplines. The significance of the EHR to nursing cannot be underestimated. Although EHRs on the surface suggest a simple automation of clinical documentation, in fact their implications are broad, ranging from the ways in which care is delivered, to the types of interactions nurses have with patients in conjunction with the use of technology, to the research surrounding EHRs that will inform nursing practice of tomorrow (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2018, p. 267).
References
2017: A Look Back At The Year In State Telemedicine Legislation. (2017). Retrieved from https://mhealthintelligence.com/news/2017-a-look-back-at-the-year-in-state-telemedicine-legislation
Harper, J. (2012, July 24, 2012). Pros and Cons of telemedicine for todays worker. US NEWS, 1-6. Retrieved from https://health.usnews.com/health-news/articles/2012/07/24/pros-and-cons-of-telemedicine-for-todays-workers
McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2018). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
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INTRODUCTION TO ETHICAL AND LEGAL PERSPECTIVES IN HEALTHCARE
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INTRODUCTION TO ETHICAL AND LEGAL PERSPECTIVES IN HEALTHCARE
As a healthcare professional, you are among a group of frontline workers. Frontline workers are the backbone of effective health systems. In fact, according to Frontline Health Workers Coalition (2018), “frontline workers play a critical role in providing local context for proven health solutions, and they connect with families and communities to the health system.” Successful policy advocacy and creation is often encouraged by frontline healthcare workers since they are the individuals who interact with the consumers (patients) the most. Your knowledge and perspective are vital to policy and lawmakers as a voice for healthcare consumers and for providing validation/opposition to laws and policy.
Recently the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services announced the “Conscience and Religious Freedom Division” of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). The office’s stated goal is to “protect institutions and people who refuse to provide medical assistance based on religious objections.” As noted by HHS (2018), the office is intended to protect religious beliefs. As with most policies, there are opponents and proponents. In general, supporters advocate that the office will protect against religious discrimination while opponents believe the bill will allow for open discrimination against women and LGBTQ individuals.
Information about the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division can be found at the following source: https://www.hhs.gov/conscience/index.html
Conduct additional research on Conscience and Religious Freedom. For your Module 1 SLP assignment, you are to use reasoning (from a healthcare professional perspective) and ethical principles (i.e., Religious Ethics, Normative Ethics, Descriptive Ethics, Applied Ethics, etc.) to compose a 2-page letter to your local Congressman/Congresswoman either in support of or opposition to Conscience and Religious Freedom. This should not be opinion (e.g., avoid “I think” in your paper), but a supported analysis. Your letter should address the following:
Note: You are not graded on your support or opposition, but rather your critical thinking skills in supporting your position, and application of ethical principles. You may also think about referencing pivotal Supreme Court decisions as well (review background cases and supporting information in the Module 1 Background).
Frontline Health Workers Coalition. (2018). Who they are. Retrieved from https://www.frontlinehealthworkers.org/frontline-health-workers/who-they-are/
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Successful Implementation Of Electronic Health Information Technology
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This week prompts you to analyze the process of selecting an appropriate health information technology and then evaluate techniques that positively impact the steps of the systems development life cycle in an EHR implementation. You also determine what barriers might occur at each stage and how these could be overcome.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
Learning Resources
Required Readings
McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2015). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (3rd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning.
Successful Implementation of Electronic Health Information Technology
Since the inception of the HITECH Act, health organizations have faced increased pressure to update their health information technology (HIT) resources. As discussed last week, many believe that the increased use of electronic health records and the quick and efficient communication afforded by HIT can lead to improved quality of patient care. Yet there are significant costs associated with implementing such systems. What can organizations do to ensure that the correct system is selected and that the system will be appropriate for those required to use it? Who should be involved in those decisions?
This week introduces the systems development life cycle and discusses how it can guide an organization through the complexities of adopting a new HIT system. In this Discussion, you are asked to consider the role of nurses in the SDLC process.
To prepare:
ASSIGNMENT: Post an analysis of the ramifications of an organization not involving nurses in each stage of the systems development life cycle when purchasing and implementing a new HIT system. Give specific examples of potential issues at each stage and how the inclusion of nurses could help avoid such issues.
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NURS6501 Week 8 Quiz
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Question 1
A 40-year-old female presents complaining of pain near the midline in the epigastrium. Assuming the pain is caused by a stimulus acting on an abdominal organ, the pain felt is classified as:
a. Visceral
b. Somatic
c. Parietal
d. Referred
Question 2
An 8-week-old male was recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Which of the following digestive alterations would be expected?
a. Insufficient bile production
b. Gastric atrophy
c. Hypersecretion of stomach acid
d. Nutrient malabsorption
Question 3
In alcoholic cirrhosis, hepatocellular damage is caused by:
a. acetaldehyde accumulation.
b. bile toxicity.
c. acidosis.
d. fatty infiltrations.
Question 4
Where does the nurse expect the obstruction to be in a patient with extrahepatic portal hypertension?
a. Sinusoids
b. Bile ducts
c. Hepatic portal vein
d. Hepatic artery
Question 5
Kwashiorkor is a severe dietary deficiency of:
a. fat-soluble vitamins.
b. carbohydrates.
c. protein.
d. calcium and magnesium.
Question 6
A 27-year-old male presents with fever, GI bleeding, hepatomegaly, and transient joint pain. He reports that as a child he received blood transfusions following a motor vehicle accident. He also indicates he was vaccinated against hepatitis B. Which of the following types of hepatitis does the clinician think he most likely has?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
Question 7
Prolonged diarrhea is more serious in children than adults because:
a. children have lower adipose reserves.
b. fluid reserves are lower in children.
c. children have a lower metabolic rate.
d. children are more resistant to antimicrobial therapy.
Question 8
A 40-year-old male develops an intestinal obstruction related to protrusion of the intestine through the inguinal ring. This condition is referred to as:
a. Intussusception
b. A volvulus
c. A hernia
d. Adhesions
Question 9
A 60-year-old male presents with GI bleeding and abdominal pain. He reports that he takes NSAIDs daily to prevent heart attack. Tests reveal that he has a peptic ulcer. The most likely cause of this disease is:
a. Increasing subepithelial bicarbonate production
b. Accelerating the H+ (proton) pump in parietal cells
c. Inhibiting mucosal prostaglandin synthesis
d. Stimulating a shunt of mucosal blood flow
Question 10
Acute pancreatitis often manifests with pain to which of the following regions?
a. Right lower quadrant
b. Right upper quadrant
c. Epigastric
d. Suprapubic
Question 11
A 60-year-old male is diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus. Which of the following factors most likely contributed to his disease?
a. Reflux esophagitis
b. Intestinal parasites
c. Ingestion of salty foods
d. Frequent use of antacids
Question 12
The primary complication of enterocolitis associated with Hirschsprung disease is related to which finding?
a. Fecal impaction
b. Pancreatic insufficiency
c. Hyperactive peristalsis
d. Ileal atresia
Question 13
The most common cause of chronic vascular insufficiency among the elderly is:
a. Anemia
b. Aneurysm
c. Lack of nutrition in gut lumen
d. Atherosclerosis
Question 14
The most common clinical manifestation of portal hypertension is _____ bleeding.
a. rectal
b. duodenal
c. esophageal
d. intestinal
Question 15
A 54-year-old male is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease.This condition is most likely caused by:
a. Hereditary hormonal imbalances with high gastrin levels
b. Breaks in the mucosa and presence of corrosive secretions
c. Decreased vagal activity and vascular engorgement
d. Gastric erosions related to high ammonia levels and bile reflux
Question 16
The cardinal sign of pyloric stenosis caused by ulceration or tumors is:
a. Constipation
b. Diarrhea
c. Vomiting
d. Heartburn
Question 17
A 55-year-old male died in a motor vehicle accident. Autopsy revealed an enlarged liver caused by fatty infiltration, testicular atrophy, and mild jaundice secondary to cirrhosis. The most likely cause of his condition is:
a. Bacterial infection
b. Viral infection
c. Alcoholism
d. Drug overdose
Question 18
Manifestations associated with hepatic encephalopathy from chronic liver disease are the result of:
a. hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice.
b. fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
c. impaired ammonia metabolism.
d. decreased cerebral blood flow.
Question 19
The most common disorder associated with upper GI bleeding is:
a. diverticulosis.
b. hemorrhoids.
c. esophageal varices.
d. cancer.
Question 20
A 3-month-old female develops colicky pain, abdominal distention, and diarrhea after drinking cow’s milk. The best explanation for her symptoms is:
a. Deficiency of bile that stimulates digestive secretions and bowel motility
b. Excess of amylase, which increases the breakdown of starch and causes an osmotic diarrhea
c. Overgrowth of bacteria from undigested fat molecules, which leads to gas formation and de creased bowel motility
d. Excess of undigested lactose in her digestive tract, resulting in increased fluid movement into the digestive lumen and increased bowel motility
Question 21
A 55-year-old female has general symptoms of gallstones but is also jaundiced. IV cholangiography would most likely reveal that the gallstones are obstructing the:
a. Intrahepatic bile canaliculi
b. Gallbladder
c. Cystic duct
d. Common bile duct
Question 22
A 1-week-old female is brought to her pediatrician for abdominal distention and unstable temperature. Physical examination reveals bradycardia and apnea. Tests reveal hypoxic injury to the bowel resulting in bacterial invasion and perforation. This condition is referred to as:
a. Infective enteropathy
b. Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
c. Mucoviscidosis
d. Ileus
Question 23
For the patient experiencing esophageal reflux, the nurse would expect which sphincter to be malfunctioning?
a. Pyloric
b. Lower esophageal
c. Upper esophageal
d. Gastric
Question 24
Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder wall usually caused by:
a. accumulation of bile in the hepatic duct.
b. obstruction of the cystic duct by a gall-stone.
c. accumulation of fat in the wall of the gallbladder.
d. viral infection of the gallbladder.
Question 25
A 6-month-old male infant is brought to the ER after the sudden development of abdominal pain, irritability, and vomiting followed by passing of “currant jelly” stool. Ultrasound reveals intestinal obstruction in which the ileum collapsed through the ileocecal valve and invaginated into the large intestine. This type of obstruction is referred to as:
a. Prolapse
b. Pyloric stenosis
c. Intussusception
d. Imperforation
Question 26
A 22-year-old male underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor. Following surgery, he experienced a peptic ulcer. His ulcer is referred to as a(n) _____ ulcer.
a. Infectious
b. Cushing
c. Ischemic
d. Curling
Question 27
Chronic gastritis is classified according to the:
a. severity.
b. location of lesions.
c. patient’s age.
d. signs and symptoms.
Question 28
Reflux esophagitis is defined as a(n):
a. Immune response to gastroesophageal reflux
b. Inflammatory response to gastroesophageal reflux
c. Congenital anomaly
d. Secretory response to hiatal hernia
Question 29
The cardinal signs of small bowel obstruction are:
a. Vomiting and distention
b. Diarrhea and excessive thirst
c. Dehydration and epigastric pain
d. Abdominal pain and rectal bleeding
Question 30
The nurse assessing the patient with biliary atresia would expect to find which primary clinical manifestation?
a. Anemia
b. Jaundice
c. Hypobilirubinemia
d. Ascites
Question 31
A 20-year-old male was recently diagnosed with lactose intolerance. He eats an ice cream cone and develops diarrhea. His diarrhea can be classified as _____ diarrhea.
a. Motility
b. Hypotonic
c. Secretory
d. Osmotic
Question 32
Which of the following symptoms would help a health care provider distinguish between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease?
a. Pattern of remission/exacerbations
b. Abdominal pain
c. Malabsorption
d. Diarrhea
Question 33
A 45-year-old male complains of heartburn after eating and difficulty swallowing. He probably has:
a. Pyloric stenosis
b. Hiatal hernia
c. Gastric cancer
d. Achalasia
Question 34
The exocrine portion of the pancreas contains:
a. alpha cells.
b. beta cells.
c. acinar cells.
d. islets of Langerhans.
Question 35
Outbreaks of hepatitis _____ often occur in young children attending day care centers and can be attributed to poor hand washing.
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
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Conflict Resolution Paper Guidelines
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Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to learn how to identify and effectively manage conflicts that arise in care delivery settings resulting in better management of patient care, including appropriate delegation. You will gain insight into conflict management strategies and develop a plan to collaborate with a potential nurse leader about the conflict and its impact in a practice setting.
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Annotated Bibliography Assignment
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Instructions
Rubric Name: Assignment #1: Annotated Bibliography
( 5 points)Includes 3 relevant articles4 points
( 4 points)Includes 2 relevant articles3 points
( 2-3 points)Includes 1 relevant article1 point
( 0-1 point)Articles are not from CINAHL nor PubMedAnalysis30 points
( 21-30 points)Identifies purpose of study, key concepts, variables, and outcomes20 points
( 11 – 20 points)Lacks one or two items such as purpose of study, key concepts, variables, or outcomes10 points
(2-10 points)Lacks two or more items such as purpose of study, key concepts, variables, or outcomes1 point
(0-1 point)Does not address purpose of study, key concepts, variables, or outcomesFindings30 points
(21-30 points)Accurately states implications for both nursing research and practice 20 points
(11-20 points)Does not accurately state implications for nursing research or practice 10 points
(2-10 points)Lacks implications for both nursing research and practice1 point
(0-1 point)Does not state implications for nursing research, nor for practice.Reflection30 points
(21-30 points)Summarizes the usefulness of the study and how it expands the student’s knowledge base20 points
(11-20 points)States the usefulness of the study; gives limited information on how it expands the student’s knowledge base10 points
(2-10 points)Provides minimal statement on the usefulness of the study or how it expands the student’s knowledge base1 point
(0-1 point)Offers little or no information on the usefulness of the study or how it expands on the student’s knowledge baseAPA, Spelling, Organization& Grammar5 points
(5 points)Expertly applies APA guidelines in formatting and referencing; exhibits excellent spelling and grammar throughout the paper; is well organized and easy to read4 points
(4 points)Applies APA, but exhibits one or two formatting or referencing mistakes; has some spelling and grammar errors; is generally well written and easy to read, with minimal organization problems3 points
(2-3 points)Includes more than two APA and/or referencing mistakes; has some spelling and grammar errors; is generally well written and easy to read, with minimal organization problems1 point
(0-1 point)Has many APA, spelling, and/or grammar mistakes throughout the paper; is difficult to read; may be ineffectively organizedOverall ScoreLevel 4
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Evidence-Based Practice
/in Uncategorized /by JosephApproximately 150-180 words APA format with references and in-text citations.
Where in the World is Evidence-Based Practice?
This paper addresses the main discussion post regarding evidence-based practice (EBP). EBP provides problem-solving to clinical practice that focuses on the best research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences or values (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2019, p. 8). It is imperative to implement EBP into clinical practice as it leads to high-quality nursing care and better patient outcomes. The purpose of this discussion post is to explore a healthcare organization website and determine if they are grounded in EBP.
Description of Healthcare Organization
The healthcare organization website that I reviewed was the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). EBP appears in the quality initiatives section of the CMS website. This section informs patients that CMS seeks information on how to transform clinician practices by changing practice behavior through evidence-based care to improve patient care and lower healthcare costs (CMS, 2018). CMS has quality improvement organizations dedicated to improving health quality. The mission of CMS quality improvement organizations is to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of services for Medicare patients (CMS, 2018). CMS has developed Core Measures, which provides EBP information on health care quality that allows physicians, clinicians, and patients to make informed decisions (CMS, 2017).
Healthcare Organization Grounded in EBP
Throughout the CMS quality initiatives website, there are indications that they are grounded in EBP to improve their patient’s care and outcomes. In our required reading, it was noted that the most critical reason for implementing EBP is to provide the highest level of care and the best patient outcomes (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2019, p. 12). CMS has also focused their aim on providing better care and better health at lower costs (CMS, 2018). In our required reading, it was also noted that research shows that EBP leads to a reduction in healthcare costs (Melnyk, Fineout-Overholt, Stillwell, &Williamson, 2010, p. 51).
Changed Perception of the Healthcare Organization
The information that I discovered on the CMS website has changed my perception of the organization by assuring me that they are using EBP to ensure that their patients receive the best possible care which improves patient care and outcomes (CMS, 2018). For example, both of my parents have Medicare coverage; it is comforting to know that they are receiving care based on evidence that has been shown to improve their care and outcomes. The aim at CMS is to provide better care at lower costs, which has also changed my perception (CMS, 2018). For example, both of my parents live on fixed incomes, so it is essential for them to receive quality healthcare coverage as well as prescription drug coverage at a lower cost.
References
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (2017, July 28). Core measures. Retrieved May 26, 2019, from https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/QualityMeasures/Core-Measures.html
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (2018, April 19). Quality initiatives – general information. Retrieved May 26, 2019, from https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/QualityInitiativesGenInfo/index.html
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (2018, September 18). Quality improvement organizations. Retrieved May 26, 2019, from https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/QualityImprovementOrgs/index.html
Melnyk, B. M., Fineout-Overholt, E., Stillwell, S. B., & Williamson, K. M. (2010). Evidence-based practice: Step by step. The seven steps of evidence-based practice. American Journal of Nursing, 110(1), 51-53. Retrieved from https://ovidsp-tx-ovid-com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/sp-3.33.0b/ovidweb.cgi?WebLinkFrameset=1&S=CGFCFPFNMMDDDBNJNCDKKDLBDJEIAA00&returnUrl=ovidweb.cgi%3f%26Full%2bText%3dL%257cS.sh.22.23%257c0%257c00000446-201001000-00030%26S%3dCGFCFPFNMMDDDBNJNCDKKDLBDJEIAA00&directlink=https%3a%2f%2fovidsp.tx.ovid.com%2fovftpdfs%2fFPDDNCLBKDNJMM00%2ffs046%2fovft%2flive%2fgv023%2f00000446%2f00000446-201001000-00030.pdf&filename=Evidence-Based+Practice%3a+Step+by+Step%3a+The+Seven+Steps+of+Evidence-Based+Practice.&pdf_key=FPDDNCLBKDNJMM00&pdf_index=/fs046/ovft/live/gv023/00000446/00000446-201001000-00030
Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2019). Evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare: A guide to best practice (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
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Conflict is a natural and inevitable outcome in any group or organization and should be accepted
/in Uncategorized /by Joseph1- excellent post. I can imagine it is a great challenge to be without a manager, and I am glad to hear you may have a new manager soon. I agree that stress, job dissatisfaction, and a negative work environment can lead to conflicts. Our text book states that conflict is a natural and inevitable outcome in any group or organization. Conflict has the potential to be a positive force in determining group performance. Since conflict is natural and Huber (2014) states it should be accepted, one important part is how we deal with a negative conflict, and how we work as a team work to solve it. I also agree that not everyone can be a manager. It is indeed a challenging job, and it takes a very special person to handle being a manager while being successful and appreciated by his/her employees.
Thank you.
Reference:
Huber, D. (2014). Leadership and Nursing Management, 5th Ed. [Pageburstls].
Retrieved from https://pageburstls.elsevier.com/#/books/9781455740710/
2-The readings this week discuss power and conflict extensively. Our textbook states that common sources of conflicts within organizations include communication, power, personalities, values, roles, and resources. Furthermore, change increases the risk for conflict within a group or an organization. Changes can be both positive and negative; they may lead to either stress and conflict, or something positive that results in an improvement within the workplace (Huber, 2014).
Conflict is a natural and inevitable outcome in any group or organization and should be accepted; the crucial part is how employees deal with conflict and how they try to solve it. Also, according to Huber (2014), there are different types of conflicts. In this particular example, the situation appears to be related to relationship conflict; awareness of interpersonal incompatibilities, which includes feelings of frustration and tension among the nurses and the new director. Also, this director appears to have an autocratic leadership style; she makes all the decisions without inviting feedback from other employees (Sfantou et al., 2017).
As mentioned above, power can be a source of conflict in a group setting. When used incorrectly, power may lead to conflict within a team of individuals. Consequently, this may lead to ineffective teamwork, and a negative work environment. As a nurse leader, it is important to address conflicts as soon as possible, as it may result in dysfunctional and destructive outcomes. In this scenario, I would suggest using the creative problem-solving mode. The goal is to come to a solution that leads to feelings of gain and no feelings of loss for all participants; a win-win solution. According to Huber (2014), creative problem solving is the most effective mode of conflict management. When using this approach, there are a few important steps to include. These steps are:
1) Initiate discussion
2) Respect individual differences
3) Be empathic with everyone involved
4) Have assertive dialogue; keep feelings and facts separate, clearly state the main issues, be an active listener
5) Agree on a solution that balances the power and satisfies everyone involved
Though the word power relates to strength, it can also mean the ability to control and dominate. In addition, power can be viewed as something positive. Nurse leaders recognize that understanding and acknowledging power and learning to seek it appropriately, is imperative in nurses’ efforts to help shape their own practice and the broader health care environment. As the largest health care professional, nursing must use power and influence to facilitate change in health care organizations (Huber, 2014).
References:
Huber, D. (2014). Leadership and Nursing Care Management, 5th Edition. Retrieved from http://evolve.elsevier.com
Sfantou, D. F., Laliotis, A., Patelarou, A. E., Sifaki-Pistolla, D., Matalliotakis, M., & Patelarou, E. (2017). Importance of Leadership Style towards Quality of Care Measures in Healthcare Settings: A Systematic Review. Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 5(4), 73. doi:10.3390/healthcare5040073
3-I can see why there could be some resentment when input was not requested from the current employees. I am currently going through a reorganization with management at my place of employment. For months, we have been without a nurse manager, but we just received word of a newly hired manager. I feel that this new manager will be faced with conflict from current staff since we have gone without for so long.
There are three different types of conflict, these include intrapersonal, interpersonal, and intergroup (Huber, 2014). Intrapersonal conflict comes from within a person; this could be stress or internal conflict (Huber, 2014). Interpersonal conflict occurs when conflicting roles occur between different responsibilities (Huber, 2014). Leadership and Nursing Care Management gives the example of the working parent deciding if they should go to work or stay home to take care of their sick child (2014). Intergroup conflict when there is conflict between different groups (Huber, 2014).
There are different factors that could lead to conflict. A few examples include job dissatisfaction, stress, and negative work environment (Huber, 2014). In order to resolve conflict, one must first assess the situation; it is helpful to have an open mind to new ideas and be accepting to help that is offered (Huber, 2014). It is also best to address problems soon after they arise, scheduling a staff meeting is one way that the problems are able to be addressed promptly (Huber, 2014). I feel that having open communication with staff members is appreciated. If I was a Nurse Manager, I would be sure to listen to my staff member’s concerns, and address issues early on. I would also be sure to make the staff aware that they are appreciated. A staff member who feels appreciated will likely go the extra mile at work.
I feel that not everyone can be a manager. Managers can have difficult jobs when attempting to restructure or change an organization, and they will likely face pushback from some employees. It is helpful to understand that change is never easy, especially for employees who are used to doing things a certain way. Having an open mind and a little understanding from all involved will go a long way.
Huber, D. (2014). Leadership and Nursing Care Management, 5th Edition. [Pageburstls].
Retrieved from https://pageburstls.elsevier.com/#/books/9781455740710/
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