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1. Differentiate synovial from non synovial joints.

2. List 4 signs that suggest acute inflammation in a joint.

3. Differentiate the following: Dislocation, Subluxation, Contracture, ankylosis.

4. Differentiate testing of active range of motion versus passive rage of motion.

5. Explain the method for measuring leg length.

6. Describe the Ortolani maneuver for checking an infant’s hips.

7. When performing a functional assessment for an older adult, state the common adaptions that the older adult makes when attempting the maneuvers: Walking, climbing up stairs, walking down stairs, picking up object from floor, rising up from stting in chair.

Reply answering the questions above using APA format.

Present clinical situation that led to Ethics Team consult with the following scenario: Elderly 85 year old disoriented male patient with end stage lung cancer, is septic, has low blood pressure only maintained by pressers for an extended period of time, and family insisted on intensive care. The patient full code, and still undergoing invasive procedure. 

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N492 Discussion Mod 4:

Overview

Epidemiology is the science that looks at causes, distribution and disease control in populations. Community health nurses need to have an understanding of epidemiologic principles in order to provide quality care for whole populations. Causality, risk and rate of occurrence of a disease will have tremendous impact on prevention, response and recovery in the community.

Discussion Question:

Discuss social determinants of health. What are they and how do they contribute to the development of disease? Describe the chain of infection. What are some ways community health nurses can break this chain? Provide specific examples.

Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook.

M3: Lesson 8 – Discussion

1. Create an original posting with a minimum of 250-300 words.
2. Back up your arguments with reliable evidence.

Steps in the Research Process

Instructions:

1. Read an article published recently (less than 5 years) on a topic of your interest.
2. Provide the citation and a written summary of your answers to the following questions:
   1. What is the research problem?
   2. What is the purpose statement?
   3. What were the initial hypotheses for this study?
   4. What was the study design?
   5. Where the hypotheses rejected or accepted?
   6. What was the overall conclusion of this paper?

  Part 1: Matrix (excel file)

· Fill out the matrix (excel file) to help you as you complete the assignment. Note: You will need to submit the completed matrix as well as the following analysis paper for this assignment.

· Consider the differences among the various guidelines (American Cancer Society, USPTFS, Healthy People, ACOG, and American Academy of Family Practice).

Part 2: Analysis Paper (2-3 pages):

· Complete your General Guidelines for Health Screenings Matrix template (excel file).

· Once you complete your matrix, in the analysis paper complete the following questions:

1. Explain what you find different among each of the guidelines.

2. Explain what might be contradictory among them.

3. Explain which guideline makes more sense to you and why.

4. Explain what changes you might make to the guidelines for a person who refers to themselves with an LGBTQ+ gender identification.

Read Chapter 11

1. Why is the subject of workplace health and safety of concern to nurses? 

How are these concepts related to patient safety and patient outcomes? 

2. What action is suggested when you are faced with an angry or hostile coworker?

3. Why is substance misuse among nurses a serious concern? What is the most appropriate way to handle a suspicion that a coworker may be involved in serious substance misuse?

4. What is the most common physical injury experienced by LPNs and nursing assistants? How can a nurse manager help staff avoid physical injury at work? 

5. Describe several examples of sexual harassment in the workplace. Discuss methods of dealing with these instances.

6. Review the policies and procedures on the following safety issues in your current clinical rotation. Compare with other students in the class. What are the similarities and differences? What might this mean in terms of workplace safety? 

• Latex allergies

• Needlestick injuries

• Violence 

3. Go to the ANA website and explore the sections on workplace and patient safety under the heading “Professional Nursing Practice.” 

Which concepts discussed in these sections are particularly important to the beginning RN? Why? 

4. Interview one of the staff nurses on your unit. Explore his or her feelings and concerns related to the following topics. Based on the comments, develop strategies to address the concerns.

• Substance abuse among nurses

• Emergency preparation 

• Quality of work life within the organization 

 Compare two leadership theories. Provide an overview of each and discuss the strengths and weakness in relation to nursing practice. 

Thank you for sharing information on the micro and meso levels how they are involved with the current problem of shortage of healthcare providers that you are experiencing at your workplace. I appreciate you mentioning how the ultimate benefit of system approach is the three systems working together. Systems thinking has gained traction as a positive mechanism to change. 

Within your health system(Seasons Hospice), what views of systems change do you encounter?

I need to answer this question in 2 paragraphs and use at least 2 sources no later than 5 years.

Note: I work in Seasons Hospice  

you need to make a 3 paragraphs conclusion from the experience you made with the interview you have made with the med-surg nurse, was it easy to get the interview or was it  insterested, was it worthy?

CASE STUDY 2

A 12-year-old girl has come in for a routine check-up and has not yet received the HPV vaccine. Her family is very religious and believes that the vaccine would encourage premarital sexual activity.

• Based on the scenarios provided:
  • reflect on the material       presented throughout this course.
  • What necessary information       would need to be obtained about the patient through health assessments       and diagnostic tests?
  • Consider how you would       respond as an advanced practice nurse. Review evidence-based practice       guidelines and ethical considerations applicable to the scenarios you       selected.

Write a detailed one-page narrative (not a formal paper) explaining the health assessment information required for a diagnosis of your selected patient (include the scenario number). Explain how you would respond to the scenario as an advanced practice nurse using evidence-based practice guidelines and applying ethical considerations. Justify your response using at least three different references from current evidence-based literature.