The calculation of Body Mass Index (BMI) is an important measurement tool for determining relative disease risk for preventable conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. These conditions may be controlled and/or prevented by maintaining a healthy weight relative to height. For instance, the higher the BMI number above the normal range (18-25), the greater the degree of overweight.

National indicators for obesity, as determined by the BMI report that women are more likely to have higher BMI’s in comparison to men. In addition, minority women including African Americans, Hispanics, and Asian Americans are more likely to have a higher BMI in comparison to white women. However, recent research suggests that current standards for measuring BMI may not be accurate for African American women. Read the article “Ethnic-Specific BMI and Waist Circumference Thresholds” and create a 4- to 5-page report in Microsoft Word document that covers the following:

• Explain why the current BMI scale may not be an accurate measure of obesity for African American women.
• How can these findings impact the manner in which physicians communicate with their female patients about weight loss and disease prevention? In your explanation, be sure to describe at least one positive and one negative implication that these findings might have on how physicians counsel their female patients regarding weight-loss.
• What influence might these findings have on societal perceptions of body image and weight loss?
• Explain how an accurate perception of body image is associated with appropriate weight-control behavior.
• What social and cultural factors influence African American women’s risk of becoming obese?
• What role do the media play in promoting healthy eating behaviors in women and girls?
• What can be the implications for healthcare policy as a result of the findings of the study?

Support your responses with examples.

Cite any sources in APA format.

Submission Details

Name your document SU_HSC4030_W5_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Submit your document to the W5 Assignment 2 Dropbox by Tuesday, July 25, 2017.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria

After reading the article in the Weekly Guide/Week 4, complete the qualitative methodologic matrix that includes the following criteria: ARTICLE TO USE: McAndrew, N. S., & Leske, J. S. (2015). A balancing act: Experiences of nurses and physicians when making end-of-life decisions in intensive care units. Clinical Nursing Research, 24(4), 357-374.

1.      Complete the qualitative methodologic matrix below utilizing the heading presented.

2.      Information should be in bulleted format, not narrative paragraphs-DO NOT DOUBLE SPACE!!

3.      Include a title page and reference page. The qualitative methodologic matrix should be in landscape page design whereas the title page and reference should be in portrait page design. Complete in Microsoft Word 

4.      APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, and reference page). The assignment does not require an introduction, purpose statement, or conclusion.

5.      Submit to the Assignment Dropbox by the posted due date.  

Author/Year	Research Design	Purpose	Research Question	Sample Method/ Size	Theoretical Model	Data Collection

Assignment 5: Qualitative Matrix Grading Rubric (6 points)

Criteria	Max Points	Points Achieved	Comments
Research Design	1
Purpose of the Study	1
Research Question	1
Theoretical Model	1
Method/Sample Size	1
Data Collection	1
APA format up to 10% deduction (-0.6)
Up to 10% deduction of the assignment grade for errors in APA style: title page, references, grammar, spelling, and format
Total:

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  Examine the impact that internet technology has on the security of health-related information—Discuss different ways the Internet impacts health care, for example, WebMD. Discuss and list the pros and cons of each application, website, online journals, or other including accuracy of the information in each one. Discuss security issues of each and provide recommendations to resolve these issues. .

Assignment Instructions:

1. Form a group of two students. Topics will be assigned by week 2.
2. Address this issue through the lens of the nurse informaticist

• Consist of 15–20 slides in length, including the title and reference slides.
• Use the following bolded topics and subtopics (required) to guide the flow of discussion in your presentation.
• Define and describe the issue. (one to two slides)

1. • Describe the background and history of the issue. (two to three slides)
   • Perform a review of the literature. (three to four slides)
   *Summarize what is known about the issue.*Discuss solutions to the issue as identified from the literature.
   • Explain how the issue is being addressed at the organization where each team member is employed. (one slide per organization)
   • Propose a best practice solution integrating information from the review of literature and from team member’s organizations. (one to two slides)
   • Conclusion – one slide
   Use course content, your textbooks, professional journal articles, and professional websites as references for your work. (A minimum of 10 professional references with at least five (5) nursing journal articles required.)
2. Submit your assignment electronically in the designated location. Sometimes, a voice-over PowerPoint presentation is large and will not submit if the size is larger than the designated drop box. Review the size of your file and check with your instructor regarding any size limits for submission.

Group Presentation Tips: When submitting a PowerPoint written by multiple people, keep the following items in mind: Keep format and font the same throughout the presentation; make sure content flows between slides, avoid duplication of information; and each team person should be responsible for reading the completed presentation, making sure format, grammar, APA format, and content are seamless and flow. In other words, a group presentation should read as though one person was responsible for the writing. It should not be obvious to the reader that more than one person was involved in the assignment. Voice recordings should be done in a quiet environment with easily audible sound levels.

Pharmacology, the Integumentary System, and the Musculoskele

1. A young woman’s arms are covered with urticarious wheals. These are most likely

A. birthmarks.

B. cysts.

C. eczema.

D. hives.

2. The term meaning “movement toward the midline” is

A. adduction.

B. abduction.

C. eversion.

D. circumduction.

3. A skin graft from one person to another is called a/an

A. allograft.

B. dermograft.

C. autograft.

D. heterograft.

4. The term that means the same as generic name is

A. nonproprietary name.

B. trade name.

C. brand name.

D. chemical name.

5. Prescribing a drug to prevent a disease or condition from occurring is called

A. prophylaxis.

B. placebo.

C. unit dose.

D. chemotherapy.

6. What does pruritus indicate?

A. Bruising

B. Inflammation

C. Itchiness

D. Pain

7. Walter says, “I can’t take Tylenol because it makes my thumbs tingle.” This is a/an _______ because it

is an unusual reaction.

A. side effect

B. placebo

C. idiosyncracy

D. lie

8. The patient has poor _______ of the phalanges due to arthritis. Put simply, he cannot bend his fingers

very well.

A. supination

B. inversion

C. rotation

D. flexion

9. Which statement is true about generic drugs?

A. Generics do not need to be prescribed by a physician.

B. A generic drug may not be approved by the FDA, but the brand name is.

C. Pharmacists can dispense a generic version at their discretion.

D. The generic may be less expensive than the brand name version.

10. A 30-year old patient complains of pain in the fingers and wrists, and states that his job requires him to

perform the same action repeatedly for hours. These symptoms describe what condition?

A. Carpal tunnel syndrome

B. Muscular dystrophy

C. Phalangeal adhesion

D. Fibromyalgia

11. The abbreviation Sig means

A. label as follows.

B. prescription.

C. signature.

D. immediately.

12. A patient has dermatitis. What does the suffix in this term represent?

A. Discoloration

B. Inflammation

C. Hernia

D. Pain

13. Which of the following terms means “giving a second drug to boost the effect of another drug”?

A. Habituation

B. Interaction

C. Toxicity

D. Potentiation

14. Regarding the names of drugs, which of these is likely to be the longest and most difficult to

pronounce?

A. Generic

B. Proprietary name

C. Trademark

D. Chemical name

15. Which term means softening of the nails?

A. Onychomalacia

B. Onychomycosis

C. Onychophagy

D. Onychoclasis

16. You see the following written in the notes for a medication: top 4x or prn. How and when does the

patient take this medicine?

A. The medication is taken by mouth 4 times per day prior to an operation.

B. The medication is applied topically 4 times per day or as needed.

C. The medication is applied topically to all 4 limbs as needed.

D. The medication is applied topically to the 4 affected areas once a day.

17. Why are drugs given a chemical and a generic name?

A. The generic name can be used for only 17 years.

B. The generic name belongs only to the company who discovered the drug.

C. The chemical name changes over time, as the drug is improved.

D. The chemical name is often very long and hard to pronounce.

18. The sweat glands in the underarms and pubic area are called __________ glands.

A. sebaceous

B. apocrine

C. perspiration

D. sudoriferous

19. A burn causing redness and blisters is a __________-degree burn.

A. third

B. fourth

C. second

D. first

20. The condition that involves an abnormal lateral curve of the spine is

A. kyphosis.

B. scoliosis.

C. ankylosis.

D. lordosis

Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:

• Describe the normal pathophysiology of gastric acid stimulation and production. Explain the changes that occur to gastric acid stimulation and production with GERD, PUD, and gastritis disorders.
• Explain how the factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology of GERD, PUD, and gastritis. Describe how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient based on the factor you selected.
• Construct a mind map for gastritis. Include the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation, as well as the diagnosis and treatment you explained in your paper.

Using information from evidence based findings found in current professional resources; respond to the following.

• Describe one potential reason for the lack of skin-to-skin contact being implemented within institutions?
• Describe two (2) benefits to the newborn for skin-to-skin contact.  Describe the physiologic effects associated with each benefit.
• Describe how the registered nurse can promote skin-to-skin contact within healthcare institutions.
• 350 words do not include references, citation in the text in the 350.
• APA format
• References not more than 5 year

Nurse Practitioner Roles in Multidisciplinary Teams

1. Describe a clinical experience that includes multidisciplinary care.

2. Explain your role as the advanced practice nurse in these experiences.

3. Include why your role is important to the holistic care of patients.

4. Explain how these experiences will inform your future clinical practice in acute care settings.