How are human beings defined and described?

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Nursing Theorist Presentation

Description

You will prepare a presentation using Microsoft® PowerPoint® that explores and describes one nursing theorist. You will choose a nursing theorist from your textbook that you have not presented in response to your earlier Discussion Board postings.

Directions:

Your presentation will include:

  • The historical background of the development of the model or framework (1–2 slides).
  • A short description of the theory or model (1–2 slides).
  • The theorist’s name and a discussion of her background, including pertinent experiences in the background of the theorist as a nurse scholar that might have prompted the development of the theory (1–2 slides).
  • A definition and description of the concepts of the theory, including (3–4 slides):
    • How are human beings defined and described?
    • How is environment defined and described?
    • How is health defined?
    • How are wellness and illness differentiated?
    • How is nursing defined?
    • What is (are) the goal(s) of nursing?
  • The relationship between the theory and the concepts in nursing metaparadigm (1slide) (usually a drawing).
  • Strengths and weaknesses of the model for clinical practice (1–2 slides).
  • The central values and beliefs set forth by the theorist (1–2 slides).
  • An example of use of the theory in your clinical practice (1 slide).

Length: 10–16 slides (with a separate reference slide)

Speaker Notes Length: 50–100 words for each slide

Here is the grading rubrics just in case you need it. Thanks!

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Explain how the nursing theory incorporates the four metaparadigm concepts.

Question Description

Nursing theories are tested and systematic ways to implement nursing practice. Select a nursing theory and its conceptual model. Prepare a 10-15 slide PowerPoint in which you describe the nursing theory and its conceptual model and demonstrate its application in nursing practice. Include the following:

  1. Present an overview of the nursing theory. Provide evidence that demonstrates support for the model’s efficacy in nursing practice. Explain how the theory proves the conceptual model.
  2. Explain how the nursing theory incorporates the four metaparadigm concepts.
  3. Provide three evidence-based examples that demonstrate how the nursing theory supports nursing practice. Provide support and rationale for each.

Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

How can patient-centered care and the patient's cultural preferences be enhanced by use of this theory?

Week 7: Application of Nursing Theory to Practice

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This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO).

  • CO1 Propose individualized comprehensive care by integrating theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines when planning comprehensive patient-centered care. (PO 1)

You are a professional nurse caring for Mr. R, a 58-year-old patient who recently underwent surgery for colon cancer that resulted in a temporary colostomy. Select one of the nursing theories from our textbook and address the following:

  • How you would provide professional nursing care for Mr. R. using the theory you have selected? Be sure to use terminology from the selected nursing theory to explain your interventions.
  • How can patient-centered care and the patient’s cultural preferences be enhanced by use of this theory?
  • Relate applications of legal and/or ethical standards to this case study.

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  • Collapse SubdiscussionMARY Ann ZEISLERMARY Ann ZEISLERMar 31, 2018Mar 31 at 11:52amManage Discussion EntryClass,How many of us find nursing theory interesting? I doubt if there are too many of us who really get excited about nursing theory and how it can affect our daily practice. In particular, how it relates to our maintaining professionalism in our day-to-day interactions with others. I also think most healthcare facilities and/or organizations use bits and pieces from several of the theories even though they may state they base their mission and work on just one. In addition to the question above, please answer the additional questions below – it may take investigating your organization’s mission, etc.1. Has your facility adopted a specific nursing theory to guide all nursing care? Which one? Why was this decision made? How is the theory integrated into care by all nurses?Thank you in advance for all your hard work in the discussion!Mary Ann Reply

What health risk do you expect to tackle by implementing this intervention?

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Phase 6: Implementation of the Care Plan

You are now in Phase 6 of your Capstone project. You have developed a comprehensive care plan for the aggregate. Over the next two weeks, you will develop an implementation plan for your aggregate.

The first step to effective implementation is planning. As you go about this task, answer the following questions:

  • What small group would you select (for example, three families with young children, a group of five AIDS patients, and so on)? What made you select this particular group?
  • What portion of the plan would you like to implement in the small group?
  • What health risk do you expect to tackle by implementing this intervention?
  • What results do you expect?
  • How do you plan to implement this intervention? Do you have any specific strategy in mind? What resources will you need?
  • How long do you think it will take for the results to be seen?
  • What resources do you need?

By the due date assigned, prepare a 1-2 page Microsoft Word document with your responses to the questions above and submit it to the Submissions Area.

CriteriaNo Submission
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Satisfactory (C Range)(8-9)
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Proficient (B Range)(10-11)
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Exemplary (A Range)(11-12)
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Described the small group and provided a rationale for the selection.Student did not submit assignment.No group selected.Selected a group but no rationale provided for the selection.Selected a small group and provided vague rationale for the selection.Selected an appropriate, small group and provided rationale for the selection.
CriteriaNo Submission
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Identified the section of the plan that will be implemented in the small group.Student did not submit assignment.No selection of the
plan identified for implementation.
Identified the section
of the plan that will be implemented in the small group. Included no rationale for the selection.
Identified the section
of the plan that is appropriate for implementation in the small group. Included vague rationale for
the selection.
Identified the section
of the plan that is appropriate for implementation in the small group. Included clear and appropriate rationale for the selection.
CriteriaNo Submission
0 points
Emerging (F through D Range)
5 points
Satisfactory (C Range)
6 points
Proficient (B Range)
7 points
Exemplary (A Range)
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Described the health risk that can be tackled by implementing the selected intervention.Student did not submit assignment.No description
included.
Unclear description
included.
Clear description
included.
Clear description
included along with appropriate rationale.
CriteriaNo Submission
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5 points
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7 points
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Described expected results.Student did not submit assignment.No description
included.
Unclear description
included.
Clear description
included.
Clear description
included along with appropriate rationale.
CriteriaNo Submission
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5 points
Satisfactory (C Range)
6 points
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7 points
Exemplary (A Range)
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Described how the intervention might be implemented in practice, including specific strategies, and listing resources needed.Student did not submit assignment.No description
included.
Unclear description
included.
Clear description
included and listed resources needed.
Clear description
included along with specific strategies, and listed resources needed.
CriteriaNo Submission
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Emerging (F through D Range)
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Estimated the time needed for results to be seen.Student did not submit assignment.No estimate provided.Provided an estimate
but with no rationale.
Provided an estimate
but with vague rationale.
Provided an estimate
but with clear rationale.
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Participated in proposed implementation discussion.Student did not submit assignment.Did not participate in implementation discussion.Participated in implementation discussion with very little input.Participated in implementation discussion.Participated in the implementation discussion with a clear proposal.
CriteriaNo Submission
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Organization Introduction Thesis Transitions ConclusionStudent did not submit assignment.Introduction is limited
or missing entirely.The paper lacks a thesis statement.Transitions are infrequent, illogical, or missing entirely.Conclusion is limited or missing entirely.
Introduction is
present but incomplete or underdeveloped.The paper is loosely organized around a thesis that may have to be inferred.Transitions are sporadic.Conclusion is present, but incomplete or underdeveloped.
Introduction has a
clear opening, provides background information, and states the topic.The paper is organized around an arguable, clearly stated thesis statement.Transitions are appropriate and help the flow of ideas.Conclusion summarizes main argument and has a clear ending.
Introduction catches
the reader’s attention, provides compelling and appropriate background info, and clearly states the topic.The paper is well organized around an arguable, focused thesis.Thoughtful transitions clearly show how ideas relate.Conclusion leaves the reader with a sense of closure and provides concluding insights.
CriteriaNo Submission
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Usage and Mechanics Grammar Spelling Sentence structureStudent did not submit assignment.Writing contains
numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure that severely interferes with readability and comprehension.
Errors in spelling and
grammar exist that somewhat interfere with readability and/or comprehension.
Writing follows
conventions of spelling and grammar throughout. Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with readability or comprehension.
The paper is basically
error free in terms of mechanics. Grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic.
CriteriaNo Submission
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APA Elements Attribution Paraphrasing QuotationsStudent did not submit assignment.No attempt at APA
format.
APA format is
attempted to paraphrase, quote,
and cite, but errors
are significant.
Using APA format,
accurately paraphrased, quoted,
and cited in many
spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Errors present are somewhat minor.
Using APA format,
accurately paraphrased, quoted,
and cited throughout
the presentation when appropriate or called for. Only a few minor errors present.
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Satisfactory (C Range)
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Proficient (B Range)
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Exemplary (A Range)
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How you might prepare to make this sort of transition?

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Unionization is a highly charged topic. No matter what your beliefs or thoughts are on the subject, one thing is clear—nurse managers have a significant responsibility to promote the goals of their organizations while appreciating the labor concerns that may prompt employees to join unions. Beyond that, it is helpful to reflect on the core values of nursing and consider the extent to which they align with unionization.

To Prepare

  • Review the information in the Learning Resources. Conduct additional research on unionization in health care.
  • Consider the professional basis of nursing and the presence of unions in health care. Does unionization conflict with a professional nursing orientation?
  • Reflect on the experiences you have had working in unionized settings, or consider what would be required of you in such a setting if you do not have that experience.
  • Consider how you would address transitioning from being a member of a collective bargaining unit to being a manager who cannot be a member of a collective bargaining unit. How you might prepare to make this sort of transition?

Post your position on whether unionization aligns with or conflicts with a professional nursing orientation and what this may mean for the role as a nurse manager. Share your experiences working in a unionized setting or describe what might be required of you when transitioning from one circumstance to another.

Create a 6–8-slide PowerPoint presentation for a group of school nurses, which addresses the role of the school nurse in managing the unique health concerns of teenagers while adhering to privacy laws.

Question Description

Nursing Practice and School Health Privacy

Create a 6–8-slide PowerPoint presentation for a group of school nurses, which addresses the role of the school nurse in managing the unique health concerns of teenagers while adhering to privacy laws.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

  • Competency 1: Explain the effect of health care policies, legislation, and legal issues on health care delivery and patient outcomes.
    • Explain the laws that relate to adolescent safety and health privacy in a school setting.
    • Explain how the privacy laws affect schools, students, and school nurses.
  • Competency 3: Apply professional nursing ethical standards and principles to the decision-making process.
    • Describe health and wellness issues specific to the adolescent population.
    • Recommend evidence-based ethical strategies relating to health and wellness privacy communication by the school nurse.
  • Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is consistent with expectations of nursing professionals.
    • Write content clearly and logically, with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
    • Correctly format citations and references using APA style.ContextSchool nurses confront numerous legal issues in their daily work. It is important to know the standards of nursing practice specific to the state of licensure, as well as legal limitations and responsibilities of the school nurse.ROLE OF THE SCHOOL NURSEIt is the position of the National Association of School Nurses that the professional registered school nurse is the leader in the school community to oversee school health policies and programs. The school nurse serves in a pivotal role to provide expertise and oversight for the provision of school health services and promotion of health education. Using clinical knowledge and judgment, the school nurse provides health care to students and staff, performs health screenings, and coordinates referrals to the medical home or private health care provider. The school nurse serves as a liaison between school personnel, family, community and healthcare providers to advocate for health care and a healthy school environment (American Nurses Association & National Association of School Nurses, 2011).ReferenceAmerican Nurses Association & National Association of School Nurses. (2011). Role of the school nurse. Retrieved from http://www.nasn.org/PolicyAdvocacy/PositionPapersa…
  • Questions to ConsiderTo deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional community.
    • What is FERPA?
    • What is HIPAA?
    • How do FERPA and HIPAA affect school health privacy?
    • What unique health concerns might young people have that differentiate them from adults?Internet ResourcesAccess the following resources by clicking the links provided. Please note that URLs change frequently. Permissions for the following links have been either granted or deemed appropriate for educational use at the time of course publication.
    • U.S. Department of Education. (n.d.). FERPA general guidelines for students. Retrieved from http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/students.html
    • U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (n.d.). Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule allow parents the right to see their children’s medical records? Retrieved from http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/faq/right_to_…
    • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Education. (2008). Joint Guidance on the Application of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) And the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) To Student Health Records. Retrieved from https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/doc/ferpa-hipaa-guidance.pdfAssessment InstructionsYou are the parent of two teenagers and an active PTA member at their school. The principal approached you about an upcoming professional gathering for middle- and high-school nurses in your district. She asked you to make a short presentation on school health privacy and how it can affect nurse-student care within the teen population, where personal health issues and privacy concerns often collide.PREPARATIONResearch and gather information about the issues facing school nurses in your state of licensure, as well as state and federal privacy laws that govern your school health privacy information. You will also need to learn about the legal limitations and responsibilities of the school nurse.DIRECTIONSCreate a 6–8-slide PowerPoint presentation that examines the privacy issues unique to nurses serving the high-school age population. Address the following:
    • Describe the types of health and wellness issues that can affect adolescents in their high-school years. Be sure you think beyond the usual things and really research the types of issues that are affecting young people today.
    • Explain how privacy laws can impact the school nurse in regard to patient safety and health outcomes for adolescents.
    • Explain how privacy laws benefit the student, the school, and the school nurse.
    • Recommend two specific evidence-based ethical strategies regarding health and wellness privacy communications in a school environment.Use the notes section of each slide to expand your points and cite your supporting evidence. Also, include a title slide and a reference slide that lists the resources you used in this assessment.Be creative. Consider your intended audience.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSYour presentation should meet the following requirements:
    • Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
    • References: Include a reference slide with a minimum of three references; a majority of these should be peer-reviewed sources. All resources should have been published within the last 5 years.
    • APA format: Resources and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting.
    • Length: 6–8 slides.

Explain the effect of health care policies, legislation, and legal issues on health care delivery and patient outcomes

Question Description

Nursing Practice and School Health Privacy

Create a 6–8-slide PowerPoint presentation for a group of school nurses, which addresses the role of the school nurse in managing the unique health concerns of teenagers while adhering to privacy laws.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

  • Competency 1: Explain the effect of health care policies, legislation, and legal issues on health care delivery and patient outcomes.
    • Explain the laws that relate to adolescent safety and health privacy in a school setting.
    • Explain how the privacy laws affect schools, students, and school nurses.
  • Competency 3: Apply professional nursing ethical standards and principles to the decision-making process.
    • Describe health and wellness issues specific to the adolescent population.
    • Recommend evidence-based ethical strategies relating to health and wellness privacy communication by the school nurse.
  • Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is consistent with expectations of nursing professionals.
    • Write content clearly and logically, with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
    • Correctly format citations and references using APA style.
    ContextSchool nurses confront numerous legal issues in their daily work. It is important to know the standards of nursing practice specific to the state of licensure, as well as legal limitations and responsibilities of the school nurse.ROLE OF THE SCHOOL NURSEIt is the position of the National Association of School Nurses that the professional registered school nurse is the leader in the school community to oversee school health policies and programs. The school nurse serves in a pivotal role to provide expertise and oversight for the provision of school health services and promotion of health education. Using clinical knowledge and judgment, the school nurse provides health care to students and staff, performs health screenings, and coordinates referrals to the medical home or private health care provider. The school nurse serves as a liaison between school personnel, family, community and healthcare providers to advocate for health care and a healthy school environment (American Nurses Association & National Association of School Nurses, 2011).ReferenceAmerican Nurses Association & National Association of School Nurses. (2011). Role of the school nurse. Retrieved from http://www.nasn.org/PolicyAdvocacy/PositionPapersa…
  • Questions to ConsiderTo deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional community.
    • What is FERPA?
    • What is HIPAA?
    • How do FERPA and HIPAA affect school health privacy?
    • What unique health concerns might young people have that differentiate them from adults?
    Internet ResourcesAccess the following resources by clicking the links provided. Please note that URLs change frequently. Permissions for the following links have been either granted or deemed appropriate for educational use at the time of course publication.Assessment InstructionsYou are the parent of two teenagers and an active PTA member at their school. The principal approached you about an upcoming professional gathering for middle- and high-school nurses in your district. She asked you to make a short presentation on school health privacy and how it can affect nurse-student care within the teen population, where personal health issues and privacy concerns often collide.PREPARATIONResearch and gather information about the issues facing school nurses in your state of licensure, as well as state and federal privacy laws that govern your school health privacy information. You will also need to learn about the legal limitations and responsibilities of the school nurse.DIRECTIONSCreate a 6–8-slide PowerPoint presentation that examines the privacy issues unique to nurses serving the high-school age population. Address the following:
    • Describe the types of health and wellness issues that can affect adolescents in their high-school years. Be sure you think beyond the usual things and really research the types of issues that are affecting young people today.
    • Explain how privacy laws can impact the school nurse in regard to patient safety and health outcomes for adolescents.
    • Explain how privacy laws benefit the student, the school, and the school nurse.
    • Recommend two specific evidence-based ethical strategies regarding health and wellness privacy communications in a school environment.
    Use the notes section of each slide to expand your points and cite your supporting evidence. Also, include a title slide and a reference slide that lists the resources you used in this assessment.Be creative. Consider your intended audience.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSYour presentation should meet the following requirements:
    • Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
    • References: Include a reference slide with a minimum of three references; a majority of these should be peer-reviewed sources. All resources should have been published within the last 5 years.
    • APA format: Resources and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting.
    • Length: 6–8 slides.

Discussion of why this topic is significant to nursing from a disease prevention, health promotion, and/or health maintenance perspective

Question Description

The paper needs to be 2-3 pages APA format.  Please take out anything related to Lockwood as well as the reference for Lockwood.  Needs a new example. This was a teaching project for nursing students to teach hands only CPR to children (girls) 2nd through 5th grade.  Please add and revise. Here is the criteria that needs to be included in the paper.  Please address each bullet point and include in text citations with credible references dated less than 5 years old.

  • Thorough explanation of content presented to audience
  • Discussion of why this topic is significant to nursing from a disease prevention, health promotion, and/or health maintenance perspective
  • Discussion of why this topic is important to the target audience and the larger community
  • Supporting statements and in text references about topic included throughout each bullet point.

Here is the paper below that needs revised.

The information we presented to our targeted audience was Hands-Only CPR.  Hands-Only CPR is an important technique that can be taught and performed by the lay person, which makes a significant impact on the survival of a patient suffering from a cardiac arrest. According to the American Heart Association every minute without bystander CPR, survival rates decrease by 10%. Simple steps such as pushing hard and fast in the center of the chest at a rate of 100 compressions per minute increases a victim’s survival rate.  Popular songs such as “Stayin Alive” is one example to help remember the CPR rhythm. A procedure for Hands-Only CPR saves lives and results to an improved record of neurologic outcomes that make survival of the patient possible (Sayre, Berg, Cave, Page, Potts, & White, 2008). Early defibrillation is crucial in this method since it leads to increased oxygen circulation within a short period.

According to Lockwood (2014), it is the responsibility of every health professional to save lives. For example, in California where a senior resident living at Bakersfield suffered a cardiac arrest but instead of the nurse giving CPR to the victim she called 911. The reason behind her decision was that she had no permission to provide resuscitation and, therefore, wouldn’t offer such services (Lockwood, 2014). Unfortunately the patient died. This issue is now heavily criticized by all medical practitioners who argued institutional rules cannot match saving lives.

One of them was Davis Shaywitz of the Forbes magazine who contributes on issues of medicine. Thus, Hands-Only CPR is critical in health promotion, disease prevention as well as health maintenance, especially to the cardiac arrest victims (Sayre, Berg, Cave, Page, Potts, & White, 2008).  If the nurse administered Hands-Only CPR, she could have possibly saved her life. The issue of administering CPR doesn’t lie on health professionals only but also to the society as a whole.

The question on Hands-Only CPR is important to everyone in the society as well as the healthcare professionals.  For example, the above referenced patient in California.  If the police had the knowledge about CPR, the woman would have survived (Lockwood, 2014). The same applies to us as the healthcare professional; the methods of administering Hands-Only CPR, its role, and training should be at our fingertips. Amongst the students, it is their responsibility to maintain the health of all patients, especially to the cardiac arrest patients (Sayre, Berg, Cave, Page, Potts, & White, 2008). One way to maintain the health of the society as a whole is by training members on Hands-Only CPR procedures.

Lockwood (2014) states that a student equipped with that knowledge are in a position to indicate additional treatment. Another fact to look at as students is contraindications of Hands-Only CPR. An example of contraindication of CPR is that of a woman who died in California. As per the argument of the nurse who was supposed to attend the patient, the victim had permission to resuscitation. The question is how the society helps in Hands-Only CPR administration (Sayre, Berg, Cave, Page, Potts, & White, 2008). For the community at least they should be in a position to do the basics like chest compression and giving a breath of life (Oxygenation) so that if a patient is critically ill they can do the first aid before the medical staff arrives (Lockwood, 2014).

References

“Heartorg Home Page.” American Heart Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2016.

Lockwood, W. (2014).CPR–Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.Sayre, M. R., Berg, R. A., Cave, D. M., Page, R. L., Potts, J., & White, R. D. (2008). Hands-Only (Compression-Only) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Call to Action for Bystander Response to Adults Who Experience Out-of-Hospital Sudden Cardiac Arrest A Science Advisory for the Public From the American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Care Committee.Circulation, 117(16), 2162-2167

PJ’s symptoms are consistent with what diagnosis? What education would you provide to PJ?

Question Description

PJ is a sixty-seven-year-old man with a long history of stable angina. He is treated with nitroglycerin tablets as needed for chest pain. He has mild hypertension, which is well controlled by diet and an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. PJ has noticed that his chest pain is occurring with increasing frequency and less activity is required to initiate the symptoms; however, the pain subsides quickly with rest and one or two nitroglycerin tablets.

PJ’s symptoms are consistent with what diagnosis? What education would you provide to PJ?

One morning, at about 4:00 a.m., PJ is awakened from sleep with chest pain and shortness of breath. The pain is much more severe than his usual anginal pain and radiates to the jaw and the left arm. He is diaphoretic and pale. His wife calls for emergency assistance, and PJ is transported to the local emergency department. Upon admission, the electrocardiogram (ECG) shows significant ST-segment elevation.

According to the ECG findings, what is the differential diagnosis? At the time of admission, a blood sample is taken to determine whether PJ has suffered an MI. Which laboratory findings would indicate MI? Describe the pathophysiological responses occurring in the body during an MI.

Need APA format

Write a 3- to 5-page paper which includes the following:

Assignment: Creating a Flowchart

Workflow analysis aims to determine workflow patterns that maximize the effective use of resources and minimize activities that do not add value. There are a variety of tools that can be used to analyze the workflow of processes and clarify potential avenues for eliminating waste. Flowcharts are a basic and commonly used workflow analysis method that can help highlight areas in need of streamlining.

In this Assignment, you select a common event that occurs regularly in your organization and create a flowchart representing the workflow. You analyze the process you have diagrammed and propose changes for improvement.

To prepare:

  • Identify a common, simple event that frequently occurs in your organization that you would like to evaluate.
  • Consider how you would design a flowchart to represent the current workflow.
  • Consider what metrics you would use to determine the effectiveness of the current workflow and identify areas of waste.

To complete:

Write a 3- to 5-page paper which includes the following:

  • Create a simple flowchart of the activity you selected. (Review the Sample Workflow of Answering a Telephone in an Office document found in this week’s Learning Resources for an example.)
  • Next, in your paper:
    • Explain the process you have diagrammed.
    • For each step or decision point in the process, identify the following:
      • Who does this step? (It can be several people.)
      • What technology is used?
      • What policies and rules are involved in determining how, when, why, or where the step is executed?
      • What information is needed for the execution of this step?
    • Describe the metric that is currently used to measure the soundness of the workflow. Is it effective?
    • Describe any areas where improvements could occur and propose changes that could bring about these improvements in the workflow.
    • Summarize why it is important to be aware of the flow of an activity.
  • Remember to include a cover page, introduction, and summary for your paper.