Watch the video by Dan Gilbert “The psychology of your future self” fromhttp://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gilbert_you_are_always_changing
Discuss his beliefs on perceptions of what the future holds for an individual. Do you think his views to growing old is the same as described by theorists in your book? Do you agree/disagree with his research?
Support your answers with references in 450-word APA paper.
RUBRIC:
1-Comprehensive Description of a Communicable Disease and the Demographic of Interest: Overview describing the demographic of interest and clinical description of the communicable disease is presented with a thorough, accurate, and clear overview of all of the clinical descriptors.
2-Determinants of Health and Explanation of How Determinants Contribute to Disease Development:Paper comprehensively discusses the determinants of health in relation to the communicable disease, explains their contribution to disease development, and provides evidence to support main points.
3-Epidemiologic Triangle (Host Factors, Agent Factors, and Environmental Factors):The communicable disease is described thoroughly, accurately, and clearly within an epidemiological model. A visual description of the model and how the components of the model interact is included.
4-Role of the Community Health Nurse:Discussion of the role of the community health nurse is clear, comprehensive, and inclusive of the community nurse’s responsibilities to primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention through tasks such as case finding, reporting, data collection and analysis, and follow up.
5-National Agency or Organization That Works to Addresses Communicable Disease:An agency or organization is identified. A clear and accurate description of efforts to address communicable disease is offered.
6-Thesis Development and Purpose:Thesis is comprehensive, contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
7-Paragraph Development and Transitions:There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless.
8-Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use):Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
9-Global Implication:A discussion of the global implication of the disease is clear, comprehensive, and inclusive with a comprehensive description of how this is addressed in other countries or cultures and if the disease is endemic to a particular area. An example is provided.
10-Paper Format:All format elements are correct.
11-Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment):In-text citations and a reference page are complete. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
Write a paper (2,000-2,500 words) in which you apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease. Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain,” “Chain of Infection,” and the CDC website for assistance completing this assignment.
Communicable Disease Selection
Choose one communicable disease from the following list:
Epidemiology Paper Requirements
Address the following:
A minimum of three peer-reviewed or professional references is required.
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Comment 1
The social determinants of health refer to the social and economic conditions that determine an individual’s health and medical well-being. Economic and social conditions are variedly distributed amongst people and they affect people’s working and living conditions differently. The social determinants of health affect an individual working and living conditions. Social determinants are informed by public policies that mirror the political ideologies of the people in authority. Economic conditions determine the social conditions of a community. People who live in affluent areas are more content with their lives and they are mentally and physically healthier than people who are not content with their social status. Poor people generally are less healthy and have shorter life expectancies as compared to rich people.
This differences in health are social injustices and they illuminate powerful health determinants in the modern world. The differences have allowed an increased understanding of how remarkably sensitive health issues are in the social environment. Social determinants contribute to the development of diseases in that poor people are generally more exposed to pathogens than the rich. They eat and drink contaminated food and water, the share amenities and they have no easy access to medical attention.
According to the epidemiologic triad model, the repeated interaction of a disease-causing agent on their host in a conducive environment results in the spread of infectious diseases (CDC, 2014). The pathogen leaves its host and enters another potential host through a relevant portal. The pathogen thrives and multiplies in its habitat in what is referred to as a chain of infection (WHO, 2014). Understanding the various transmission channels and exit portals enable a care provider to know the best cause of prevention and treatment. Control measures are typically employed in the section of the infection chain that allows easy intervention. For instance, in the treatment of a bacterial respiratory infection, a nurse can administer antibiotics to a patient. A nurse can also wear protective gear such as masks and gloves to protect them from getting infections by touching infected bodily fluids.
Comment 2
The global health issue which I have chosen and has affected the international health community is Zika Virus. It is a virus, which is spread by mosquito popularly known as Aedes species of mosquito. The said species of mosquito can bite both during the day and night. An issue of concern about Zika virus is pregnancy. The virus can pass through placenta thereby leading to birth defects. Zika virus can also be spread through sexual intercourse or sexual acts (Salazar, 2016). Unfortunately, Zika virus does not have a vaccine. Some of the symptoms of Zika virus include headache, fever, joint pain, rash, muscle pain and red eyes. According to CDC, Zika virus symptoms can last for days or weeks. Death and hospitalization after Zika infection are very rare. After one is infected with Zika virus, immunity is built against infections in the future ((U.S.), 2018). Mosquitos, which spread Zika virus, can also spread chikungunya virus and dengue virus.
In the US, Zika infections have been reported in Florida and Texas states. On a global level, Zika infections have been reported in each continent except Europe and Antarctica. CDC already issued travel notices for regions including Asian nations of Singapore and Maldives, African countries of Guinea-Bissau and Angola, regions in Central America, Caribbean and Mexican regions such as Costa Rica, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras and Panama. The CDC also reported other regions affected though it did not issue travel notices especially in Asia and Africa ((U.S.), 2018).
Health care delivery systems all over the world need to work together to address Zika virus especially by creating awareness and providing education on prevention of transmission to areas of risks. As said earlier, there is no vaccine for Zika Virus and they key here is the prevention of mosquito bites (Salazar, 2016). Travellers who are outside their home countries should be made aware of higher risk regions. There is also need for safe sex practices to prevent Zika infections. CDC suggests the use of both male and female condoms to reduce Zika transmission through sexual acts.
The American Nurses Association’s Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice (3rd ed.) discusses integrating the art and science of nursing. Describe how science and art are synthesized in the practice of nursing.
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Follow the instructions under Discussion Board Rubric and Guidelines to create your post and respond to at least one other student. Internal citations and references are required.
This week’s post has 2 parts:
Part 1: Please answer 2 of the following questions below as your original (no additional responses needed for Part 1). Place in the subject line which 2 questions you are answering. Ideally, as a group, you will cover all of the questions at least once.
1. What are the legal uses of the health record?
2. Are the entries made in the health record ordinarily subject to cross-examination? Why or why not?
3. What questions are typically presented to the custodian of records in order to introduce a health record into evidence?
4. What legal processes may be used to remove the health record from the health-care provider’s safekeeping?
5. Should the health information manager assume that each subpoena presented requires the release of the information requested? Why or why not?
6. How should the health information manager handle an invalid subpoena duces tecum?
Part 2: Answer the question below and respond to at least one other learner.
Please review the article at: http://www.rightinginjustice.com/news/2013/11/22/whistleblower-asks-court-to-punish-florida-hospital-for-destroying-evidence/ Hospital destroyed medical records in false claims case, says it was a mistake (Feel free to explore other perspectives on this case) Based on the information in chapter 9, what is your evaluation of this case? Feel free to do further research on the case and bring in additional information.
In order to gain an insight into the world of elder adults, it is important to understand how they view themselves and the values they hold. Additionally it is important to assess and determine his/her needs and establish appropriate interventions for this individual.
By the due date assigned, choose an older adult to interview. This cannot be a patient in your clinical setting. You can use a friend, family member, or co-worker. The older adult should be 65 years or older. Use the format provided to record the responses. A list of questions is available for you to start with. Include 2–3 questions of your own to get a complete picture of the older adult. Summarize your findings and also contrast the responses with findings in your readings and other current literature.
Download a patient questionnaire. This form should be used as an example.
After gaining permission, conduct a physical and mental functional assessment of the older adult you have chosen. Review your readings for the process of functional assessment.
Make use of the tools discussed this week to complete a comprehensive assessment of your patient. Search the Internet for resources on these tools.
Make sure the older adult is clearly identified on the tools. Do not include their name, but do include professional or other designation, and age. Your name should also be identified on the tool. (This should be a part of your Appendix.)
Paper should be 5–6 pages, not including the questionnaire or tools used. These should be attached as an Appendix. Remember to use headings to identify the different sections in your paper.
On a separate references page, cite all sources using APA format.
i need 2 pages
APA Format 1 page 3 references 1 from walden university library due 8/9/18
In my clinical experiences in the past five years included many geriatric patients. One patient, in particular, comes to mind when I reflect on the patient’s history and the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes and how age and lifestyle choices were a factor. Often, older patients take more medications than younger generations because of the likelihood of having numerous medical disorders. Geriatric patients may have drugs that are a short or long-term prescription, but each one affects the patient.
Pharmacodynamics
M.M. was a 70 y.o. patient in our clinical setting that had a medical diagnosis of hypertension. This patient was on metoprolol, a frequently used beta blocker. M.M. was also a smoker with a half a pack a day 40-year history. This patient reported attempts of smoking cessation a few times throughout the years but was not successful. Throughout caring for this patient, he voiced understanding the importance of smoking cessation and was receptive to patient education concerning smoking cessation.
According to NSW Government (n.d.), medication levels can vary if a person smokes and interactions are caused by constituents of tobacco smoke inducing cytochrome P450 enzymes in the liver affecting absorption, distribution, metabolism, or elimination of the medication. Beta blockers have a moderate effect on patients who use tobacco, therefore, may require a higher dose of the medication NSW Government (n.d.). If the patient decides to quit smoking, they may experience possible bradycardia and hypotension, resulting in requiring a lower dose NSW Government (n.d.). Beta blockers decrease blood pressure by blocking central and peripheral beta receptors, resulting in reduced cardiac output and sympathetic outflow (Arcangelo, Peterson Wilbur, & Reinhold, 2017).
Pharmacokinetics in Elderly Patients
Each of the body systems is affected by age. The impact of aging on the pharmacokinetics of medications includes:
• Absorptive changes such as decreased blood flow, increased gastric pH and delayed gastric emptying (Arcangelo et al., 2017).
• Distribution changes including decreased albumin, decreased lean body mass and increased body fat (Arcangelo et al., 2017).
• Metabolic changes such as decreased blood flow to the liver and reduced enzymatic activity (Arcangelo et al., 2017).
• Excretion changes; examples include decreased glomerular filtration and decreased secretion (Arcangelo et al., 2017).
The pharmacokinetics of beta blockers can be affected by age, race, cigarette smoking and other drug therapies (Frishman & Alwarshetty, 2002). Beta-1 receptors are located primarily in the heart and kidney. These receptors are responsible for heart rate, renin release, and cardiac contractility (Arcangelo et al., 2017). Beta blockers decrease blood pressure by blocking central and peripheral beta receptors, resulting in reduced cardiac output and sympathetic outflow (Arcangelo et al., 2017).
Plan of Care
As mentioned previously, M.M. was receptive to patient education on smoking cessation. He did have support from his family to assist with this plan. M.M. was able to participate in the plan of care as he voiced what did not work for him previously in his attempts to quit smoking. He was open to ideas from the healthcare team and understood the benefits of smoking cessation on his health, lifestyle, and effect on his loved ones.
References
Arcangelo, V. P., Peterson, A. M., Wilbur, V. & Reinhold, J. A. (Eds.). (2017). Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice: A practical approach (4th ed.). Ambler, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Frishman, W.H., & Alwarshetty, M. (2002). Beta-adrenergic blockers in systemic hypertension: pharmacokinetic considerations related to current guidelines. Clinical Pharmacokinetics, 41(7), 505-516.
NSW Government (n.d). Medication interactions with smoking and smoking cessation. Retrieved from http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Publications/tool-14-medication-intera.pdf.
DUE 3/9/18 7 P.M EST READ DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY
4 PAGES NOT INCLUDING TITLE AND REFERENCE PAGE (MIN 4 REF)
PUBLIC HEALTH CAMPAIGN (PRESCRIPTION DRUG OVERDOSE)
Assignment: Applying Theory to Practice and Research
There are four common theories often used in public health. They are: the Theory of Reasoned Action, the Health Belief Model, the Theory of Planned Behavior, and the Trans-theoretical Stages of Change. While these are not the only theories used in public health, they are most often utilized in the field. As a future public health leader, it is imperative to have a firm understanding of these four widely used theories so you can understand what motivates and influences people to change their behavior or attitudes related to public health issues. For this Application Assignment, select one article for each theory or one article that discusses all of the theories and summarize the information. Focus on how the theory was applied in practice and how this information may help guide you in the development of your public health campaign (Prescription Drug Overdose)
Submit the assignment (4 pages not including title and reference page)
· Select one article on each of the following theories: Theory of Reasoned Action, Health Belief Model, Theory of Planned Behavior, and Trans-theoretical Stages of Change or select one article that discusses all of the theories;
· Summarize how each theory is applied to practice;
· Explain two strengths of each theory;
· Explain at least two limitations of each of the theories;
· Select one theory you would like to use in the development of your public health campaign (PRESCRIPTION DRUG OVERDOSE) and justify your selection.
Support your Application Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are to provide a reference list for all resources(MIN 4). Your written assignments must follow APA guidelines. Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association to ensure your in-text citations and reference list are correct
Question 1: Monumental Architecture and Sculpture
The cultures we studied this week produced architecture and monumental sculpture, in addition to smaller works of art. Locate three examples of architecture or monumental sculpture from three different cultures listed here: India, China, Japan, Korea, or the Pacific Cultures.
First, completely identify each structure or sculpture you would like to discuss by listing its name, date, and location.
In a minimum of 3 well-developed paragraphs address the following questions:
Be sure to explain your ideas clearly and support them by discussing specific details about each work of architecture or monumental sculpture.
Question 2: The Function of Art Objects
Some of the art objects created by the cultures surveyed this week, whether African masks, Japanese tea bowls, or Micronesian navigational charts, served functional roles in their society. Locate three such objects, one each from the following: Asia, Africa, or the Pacific Cultures.
First, completely identify each object you would like to discuss by listing its name, date, and location.
In a minimum of 2 well-developed paragraphs discuss:
Be sure to explain your ideas clearly and support them by discussing specific details about each work.
Respond to both questions as thoroughly as possible, making sure to use information from the readings and the lectures. All responses should be in complete sentence form, using proper spelling and grammar.
