Nursing

Research Questions In Nursing
Research Questions In Nursing
NR439 week 6 Article critique October 2018 – 00594177
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4-6 minutes
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Research Question
Describe, analyze, and summarize the research question for this study your own words.
20.0 pts
Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes the research question in detail
18.0 pts
Generally, describes, and analyzes the research question.
16.0 pts
Briefly summarizes the research question, but omits some aspects of the question.
8.0 pts
Incorrectly describes the research question.
0.0 pts
Does not describe the research question.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Design of Study
Describe, analyze, and summarize the research design of this study in your own words.
20.0 pts
Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes the design of the study in detail.
18.0 pts
Generally, describes, and analyzes the design of the study.
16.0 pts
Briefly summarizes the design of the study, but omits some aspects of the design.
8.0 pts
Incorrectly describes the design of the study.
0.0 pts
Does not describe the design of the study.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Sample/Population of the Study
Describe, analyze, and summarize the sample in your own words.
25.0 pts
Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes the sample used in the study in detail.
22.0 pts
Generally, describes, and analyzes the sample used in the study.
20.0 pts
Briefly summarizes the sample used in the study, but omits some details.
10.0 pts
Incorrectly describes the sample in the study, or omits major details
0.0 pts
Does not describe the sample used in the study.
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Data Collection Methods
Describe, analyze, and summarize the data collection method(s)’ in your own words.
25.0 pts
Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes all of the data collection methods used in the study.
22.0 pts
Generally, describes, and analyzes the majority of data collection methods used in the study.
20.0 pts
Briefly summarizes and describes parts of the data collection method used in the study.
10.0 pts
Incorrectly describes the data collection method used in the study.
0.0 pts
Does not describe the data collection method used in the study.
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Limitations
Describe, analyze, and summarize the limitations of the study in your own words.
20.0 pts
Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes the limitations found in the study in detail.
18.0 pts
Generally, describes, and analyzes the limitations found in the study.
16.0 pts
Briefly summarizes the limitations found in the study.
8.0 pts
Incorrectly describes the limitations found in the study.
0.0 pts
Does not describe the limitations found in the study.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Findings
Describe, analyze, and summarize the findings reported in the study in your own words.
20.0 pts
Fully describes, analyzes, and summarizes the findings of the study in detail.
18.0 pts
Generally, describes, and analyzes the findings of the study.
16.0 pts
Briefly summarizes the findings of the study.
8.0 pts
Incorrectly identifies the findings from the study
0.0 pts
Does not describe the findings of the study.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Summary of Article
Summarize important points from the body of your paper including the key components of the paper and discuss the probability of implementation into practice.
25.0 pts
ummarizes study in detail and states specific rationale for whether a change in practice is warranted.
22.0 pts
Generally, summarizes study. Gives broad rationale for whether a change in practice is warranted.
20.0 pts
Briefly summarizes study and states rationale for whether a change in practice is warranted.
10.0 pts
Minimally summarizes study. Gives poor rationale for whether a change in practice is warranted.
0.0 pts
Does not summarize study and does not give rationale for whether a change in practice is warranted.
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling/ APA Formatting
No more than 0–3 errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. APA formatting is correct with 0–3 errors.
20.0 pts
No errors in grammar, punctuation, APA, and spelling.
18.0 pts
One to four errors in grammar, spelling.
16.0 pts
Five to eight errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax.
8.0 pts
Nine to twelve errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax.
0.0 pts
Thirteen or more errors to the point where it is difficult to understand the meaning of the student’s writing.
20.0 pts
Total Points: 175.0

Assignment: Nursing Theory Case
Assignment: Nursing Theory Case
Consider your learning in the course. How have you met the course objectives listed in the syllabus? Has the material in the course changed your professional practice? How might nursing theory influence your professional practice?
Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook. Please reply to at least two classmates. Replies to classmates should be at least 200 words in length.
Question 2
HPI: A 14-month-old brought Native American boy by his mom due to cough, low grade fever and runny nose for the past 2 days. This morning, the mother noted that her son was breathing quickly and “it sounds like she has rice cereal popping in her throat.” Mom is worried because her son seems to have a lot of ‘bouts of colds”. Per mom, his oral intake is decreased. He didn’t want to eat this morning.
PE: Smiling, alert Caucasian boy.
VS: Temp of 99.9, pulse 112, resp. 42 reveals the following: respiratory rate is 58 HEENT: There is moderate, thick, clear rhinorrhea and postnasal drip.
CV: Her capillary refill is less than 3 seconds
PULM: lung sounds are diminished in the bases, she has pronounced intercostal and subcostal retractions, expiratory wheezes are heard in all lung fields.
Case Study 2:
HPI: Brian is a 14-year-old known asthmatic with a 2-day history of worsening cough and shortness of breath. He reports using every 3-4 hours over the previous 24 hours. He has a long-acting inhaled corticosteroid. He can’t recall which one. He said he ran out a few weeks ago and has not had time to obtain a refill. He denies cigarette smoking, but his clothing smells like smoke.
PE: Patient is sitting by himself. His parents are in the room during the visit. No purse lip breathing noted. Occasional nonproductive coughing during the interview.
PULM: You note prolonged expiration and expiratory wheezes in all lung fields. There are no signs of dyspnea.
Case Study 3:
HPI: A father brought his 7-year-old with a 3-day history of cough. Dad states that his son is coughing up yellow mucus. The boy is afebrile and is sleeping through the night, but the father’s sleep is disturbed listening to his son coughing. Dad says he thinks his son has bronchitis and is requesting treatment.
PE: VS: respiratory rate 18,
HEENT: there is no cervical adenopathy, nasal turbinates are slightly enlarged, and there is moderate clear rhinorrhea.
PULM: lungs are clear to auscultation, patient is able to take deep breaths without coughing.
Case Study 4
HPI: Miguel is a Latino 15-year-old male who presents for a sports physical. He is a healthy adolescent with no complaints. He plays basketball.
PE: He is 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 198 pounds.
MS: You note long arms and long thin fingers. He has joint laxity in his wrists, shoulders, and elbows.
Case Study 5:
HPI: Trina’s mother is concern that her daughter is a picky eater and refuses to eat fruits and vegetables. Her physical activity includes soccer practice for 1 hour a week with one game each weekend from September through November.
FMH: negative for myocardial infarction, but both parents take medication for dyslipidemia.
PE: Trina is a Native American 10-year-old female very engaging when answering questions. Vital signs are as follows: BP 122/79, P 98, R 20. Wt. 110, Ht. 4’11
Case Study 6:
HPI: You see a 2-month-old for a well-child visit. She is breastfed and nurses every 2 to 3 hours during the day, but her mother reports she is not nursing as vigorously as before. She sleeps one 4-hour block at night. PMH: Birth weight was 7 pounds 5 ounces. Weight gain over the last 2 weeks reveals gain of 5 ounces per week.
PE: Fussy two-month-old Chinese infant.
PULM: lung sounds are clear
CV: a new III/VI systolic ejection murmur is noted along the left lower sternal border, cap refill is brisk, skin is pink and moist.
ABD: bowel sounds noted in all quadrants.
To prepare:
Review “Respiratory Disorders,” “Cardiovascular Disorders,” and “Genetic Disorders” in the Burns et al. text.
Review and select one of the six provided case studies. Analyze the patient information.
Consider a differential diagnosis for the patient in the case study you selected. Think about the most likely diagnosis for the patient.
Think about a treatment and management plan for the patient. Be sure to consider appropriate dosages for any recommended pharmacologic and/or non-pharmacologic treatments.

Issues and Trends Affecting Health Informatics
Issues and Trends Affecting Health Informatics
Week 1 discussion
In 1–2 paragraphs, describe issues and trends that affect health informatics What is the current state of affairs in in general? For example, most facilities have implemented an electronic health record system, but interoperability with their other systems may be an issue As a nursing informaticist change agent, how can you address these types of concerns in your field?
Week 2 discussion
The role of the informaticist is to facilitate innovative project solutions, encourage team collaboration, help staff learn new systems, etc What part does research and investigation into specific issues, problems, and trends play in the role of the informaticist? What competencies and skill sets are required for managing change that is based on research?
Week 3 discussion
When you delve into research, you may find an exhaustive amount of information on your topic How will you organize your research? What strategies or tools will you use to keep track of everything you are reading, referencing, and synthesizing? In your post, list the keywords you will use to search your topic Provide suggestions to your peers for focusing the search or for searching subtopics
Week 4 discussion
There are many possible sources of literature available, including the West Coast University library electronic databases (Medline, Cinahl, ProQuest, LexisNexis Academic, and PubMed) and online journals provided by informatics organizations Which specific scholarly articles did you use for your literature review and why did you choose them for your topic?
Week 5 discussion
Share the theoretical or conceptual framework that you are using in your research proposal Explain why you chose/developed this framework Reference any nursing theoretical underpinnings if it supports your framework How do you see this research as eventually helping the nursing profession or informatics specialists in general?
Week 6 discussion
DQ1 Although you are not implementing your project at this point and conducting studies with human participants, IRB is an important step in research State the required components one should look for in a project to determine if IRB submission is needed Discuss an example of a research study found in one of your literature review articles that needed IRB approval Specifically, describe why IRB approval was needed in this instance
DQ2 Visit the Yale Center for Bioethics Cases in Research Ethics website Choose one of the three cases below to read and respond to in this week’s discussion Be sure to read the background of the study, the ethical and regulatory issues raised by the IRB, and the comments presented at the end of each case
Choose from one of these three cases:
Case 1: Payments to subjects who are substance abusers
Case 5: Reasonable right to privacy for patients accessing hospital services
Case 6: An ethnographic study of homeless adolescents
Address the following in your response:
Identify the key ethical issues that are questioned in this case and the category of risk: physical, psychological, social, or economic harm
Do you feel the level of questioning and concern by the IRB was appropriate? Were you surprised by any of the IRB’s decisions? Explain
Identify a risk or red flag in this study that you may not have considered on your own prior to reading this study
Present a new perspective you gained about the IRB, the type of study you read about, the ethics involved, or human subject research processes
In your replies to peers, respond to at least one peer who chose a different study
Week 7 discussion
All research projects are based around variables, which are essentially the characteristics of an individual, group, or the environment that is of interest in a research study Variables can be straightforward and measurable (eg, gender, age, amounts, funding) Variables can also be complex (eg, socioeconomic status of a group, attitudes toward a topic, aspects of a system) Now that your research topic has been identified and you have reviewed the overall literature and constructed your framework, you should identify the key variables of interest In the discussion board this week, free write a list of variables that revolve around and within your topic of study Are there variables that are of particular interest or focus in your study? Can you narrow your study down based on your list of variables? Is there anything you need to do to narrow your scope of research and your research questions?
Week 8 discussion
In session B of the Culminating Experience, you will be diving into the methodology you would use if you were to conduct your research The methodology section describes the specific procedures or techniques used to identify, select, and analyze data in order to understand your identified research problem The methodology section of a research paper answers two main points: how the data was collected and how it was analyzed This week, post a preliminary outline about your proposed methodology for your research problem If you were to move to full implementation, how would you collect and analyze the data? Would your study be qualitative or quantitative and why? In week 1 of Session B, you will submit your full methodology draft for your proposal, so please use this forum to help formulate your ideas
Week 2 Problem Identification, Research Questions, and Description
This week, submit a 1–2 page problem identification and description of the project you have chosen for your culminating project that includes:
A cover page
A title and abstract: 150–200 words describing the project
A problem statement, problem identification, or purpose of the project: Provide a concise statement of the problem, need, or questions being investigated Give a clear and explicit statement of the problem, including the target population and background information relative to the specific problem Include 1–2 research questions that you will explore within your research
A preliminary review of the literature: List, reference, and summarize 3–4 peer-reviewed sources that support your identified project and the need for change, the issue at hand, or the need for further research Be sure that the data supports the need for investigation or change and that your problem is not one that has already been widely solved
You will have opportunities to refine your problem statements and research questions throughout this course Be sure to review your instructor’s feedback
Week 4 Integrative Literature Review
Write a literature review of your topic using peer-reviewed articles and books, as well as non-research literature such as evidence-based guidelines, toolkits, and standardized procedures Identify and cite all sources of data according to APA guidelines
In at least 5 pages:
Critique the most current research to support your problem; this research will help drive the focus of your project
Summarize the key findings of the research and it’s relevancy to your project
Describe any gaps in knowledge that you found and the effects this may have on health informatics as it relates to your project topic The literature review should be a synthesis of how each article or study relates to your project
When writing your literature review, remember to include subtopics to your main topic and gather data on these areas as well
Your integrative literature review should be at least 5 pages in length, not including the cover or reference pages, and must contain a minimum of 10 scholarly articles published within the past 5–7 years
This literature is considered a draft and will need to be revised for integration into your final paper Please make sure to review your instructor’s feedback
Week 5 Theoretical or Conceptual Framework
This week, review your literature and look for gaps of knowledge in your topic What is missing? What questions do you still have that you can potentially solve in your research? Compose a 2- to 3-page paper that outlines the framework for your research project
Address the following:
Explain the problem and briefly summarize the research you have completed in your literature review
Define any gaps or relationships that are apparent and how you will address them in your project Be sure to reference back to your research questions and problems to ensure that the gaps correlate with your problem and questions
Demonstrate that the solution you propose is not based on your personal opinions or guesses, but are formed from the facts that you have read from the authors of the previous research
You may find that you are adding onto your references and your literature review based on new investigation and that is okay!
Explain your perspective and reference any nursing or informatics theoretical underpinnings if it supports your framework
Week 7 Predictions, Outcomes, and Variables
Develop your project predictions and desired outcomes portion of your paper using the following as starting points:
Describe the desired outcomes: Specifically, state the purpose, focus, and viewpoint of the project as well as its expected accomplishments While you may not be implementing your project, you should have a goal in mind that relates to solving your problem
A project goal should reference the project’s benefits in terms of cost, time, and/or quality that address needs or changes, results, impacts, or consequences that the project has on people, programs, or institutions
Goals and objectives should be measurable, shared, and hypothetically agreed on by all key stakeholders They are directly linked to the concept of project success factors
What variables need to be considered and would you have control over them? For example, if you were to implement a department wide system change, would budget be an issue and how would you address that variable?
If you were to implement your study, how would you gather data? Would the focus be qualitative or quantitative?
What will your research provide to the community or to social change?
In the statistical sense, what is already known about your problem? Cite evidence from your literature review
Compose a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the intended outcomes of your project
Issues and Trends Affecting Health Informatics

Assignment:Diffusion of innovation theory
Assignment:Diffusion of innovation theory
Week 5 assignment
Evidence-Based Practice Proposal – Section E: Change Model
In 500-750 words (not including the title page and reference page), apply a change model to the implementation plan. Include the following:
Rogers’ diffusion of innovation theory is a particularly good theoretical framework to apply to an EBP project. However, students may also choose to use change models, such as Duck’s change curve model or the transtheoretical model of behavioral change. Other conceptual models presented such as a utilization model (Stetler’s model) and EBP models (the Iowa model and ARCC model) can also be used as a framework for applying your evidence-based intervention in clinical practice.
Apply one of the above models and carry your implementation through each of the stages, phases, or steps identified in the chosen model.
In addition, create a conceptual model of the project. Although you will not be submitting the conceptual model you design in Topic 5 with the narrative, the conceptual model should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Upon receiving feedback from the instructor, refine “Section E: Change Model” for your final submission. This will be a continuous process throughout the course for each section.
Week 5 assignment
Evidence-Based Practice Proposal – Section F: Implementation Plan
In 500-750 words (not including the title page and reference page), provide a description of the methods to be used to implement the proposed solution. Include the following:
Describe the setting and access to potential subjects. If there is a need for a consent or approval form, then one must be created. Although you will not be submitting the consent or approval form(s) in Topic 5 with the narrative, the consent or approval form(s) should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
Describe the amount of time needed to complete this project. Create a timeline. Make sure the timeline is general enough that it can be implemented at any date. Although you will not be submitting the timeline in Topic 5 with the narrative, the timeline should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
Describe the resources (human, fiscal, and other) or changes needed in the implementation of the solution. Consider the clinical tools or process changes that would need to take place. Provide a resource list. Although you will not be submitting the resource list in Topic 5 with the narrative, the resource list should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
Describe the methods and instruments, such as a questionnaire, scale, or test to be used for monitoring the implementation of the proposed solution. Develop the instruments. Although you will not be submitting the individual instruments in Topic 5 with the narrative, the instruments should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
Explain the process for delivering the (intervention) solution and indicate if any training will be needed.
Provide an outline of the data collection plan. Describe how data management will be maintained and by whom. Furthermore, provide an explanation of how the data analysis and interpretation process will be conducted. Develop the data collection tools that will be needed. Although you will not be submitting the data collection tools in Topic 5 with the narrative, the data collection tools should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
Describe the strategies to deal with the management of any barriers, facilitators, and challenges.
Establish the feasibility of the implementation plan. Address the costs for personnel, consumable supplies, equipment (if not provided by the institute), computer related costs (librarian consultation, database access, etc.), and other costs (travel, presentation development). Make sure to provide a brief rationale for each. Develop a budget plan. Although you will not be submitting the budget plan in Topic 5 with the narrative, the budget plan should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
Describe the plans to maintain, extend, revise, and discontinue a proposed solution after implementation.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Upon receiving feedback from the instructor, refine “Section F: Implementation Plan” for your final submission. This will be a continuous process throughout the course for each section.
Week 6 assignment
Evidence-Based Practice Proposal: Section G: Evaluation of Process
In 500-750 words (not including the title page and reference page), develop an evaluation plan to be included in your final evidence-based practice project. Provide the following criteria in the evaluation, making sure it is comprehensive and concise:
Describe the rationale for the methods used in collecting the outcome data.
Describe the ways in which the outcome measures evaluate the extent to which the project objectives are achieved.
Describe how the outcomes will be measured and evaluated based on the evidence. Address validity, reliability, and applicability.
Describe strategies to take if outcomes do not provide positive results.
Describe implications for practice and future research.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Upon receiving feedback from the instructor, refine “Section G: Evaluation” for your final submission. This will be a continuous process throughout the course for each section.
Week 7 assignment
Evidence-Based Practice Presentation
Develop a presentation no longer than 10-12 minutes with comprehensive speaker’s notes that covers all of the major areas of your proposal.
You will need to post your Evidence-Based Practice Presentation to the main forum in Topic 8 as directed by the instructor for class discussion and peer feedback.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation 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.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Week 7 assignment
Benchmark – Evidence-Based Practice Proposal Final Paper
Throughout this course you will be developing a formal, evidence-based practice proposal.
The proposal is the plan for an evidence-based practice project designed to address a problem, issue, or concern in the professional work setting. Although several types of evidence can be used to support a proposed solution, a sufficient and compelling base of support from valid research studies is required as the major component of that evidence. Proposals are submitted in a format suitable for obtaining formal approval in the work setting. Proposals will vary in length depending upon the problem or issue addressed; they can be between 3,500 and 5,000 words. The cover sheet, abstract, references page, and appendices are not included in the word limit.
Section headings and letters for each section component are required. Responses are addressed in narrative form in relation to that number. Evaluation of the proposal in all sections is based upon the extent to which the depth of content reflects graduate-level critical-thinking skills.
This project contains seven formal sections:
Section A: Organizational Culture and Readiness Assessment
Section B: Problem Description
Section C: Literature Support
Section D: Solution Description
Section E: Change Model
Section F: Implementation Plan
Section G: Evaluation of Process
Each section (A-G) will be submitted as separate assignments so your instructor can provide feedback (refer to applicable modules for further descriptions of each section).
The final paper will consist of the completed project (with revisions to all sections), title page, abstract, reference list, and appendices. Appendices will include a conceptual model for the project, handouts, data and evaluation collection tools, a budget, a timeline, resource lists, and approval forms.
Use the “NUR-699 EBP Implementation Plan Guide” and “NUR-699 Evidence-Based Practice Project Student Example” to assist you. Also refer to “NUR-699 Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal Format.”
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Assignment:Diffusion of innovation theory
Assignment:Diffusion of innovation theory

Assignment: Noncompliant Patient
Assignment: Noncompliant Patient
Week 6 midterm
Question 1
A noncompliant patient states, “Why do you want me to put this poison in my body?” Identify the best response made by the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP).
Question 2
Which statement about neurotransmitters and medications is true?
Question 3
When an unstable patient asks why it is necessary to add medications to his current regimen, the PMHNP’s best response would be:
Question 4
During gene expression, what must occur prior to a gene being expressed?
Question 5
While genes have potential to modify behavior, behavior can also modify genes. How do genes impact this process?
Question 6
Though medications have the ability to target neurotransmitters in the synapse, it is not always necessary. The PMHNP understands that this is because:
Question 7
Why is the cytochrome P450 enzyme system of significance to the PMHNP?
Question 8
It is important for the PMHNP to recognize differences in pharmacokinetics to safely prescribe and monitor medications. Which of the following statements does the competent PMHNP identify as true?
Question 9
As it relates to G-protein linked receptors, what does the PMHNP understand about medications that are used in practice?
Question 10
The PMHNP is considering prescribing a 49-year-old male clozapine (Clozaril) to treat his schizophrenia and suicidal ideations. The PMHNP is aware that which factor may impact the dose needed to effectively treat his condition:
Question 11
A patient is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and is currently taking carbamazepine (Tegretol), aripiprazole (Abilify), and melatonin. The PMHNP has just written an order to discontinue the carbamazepine (Tegretol) for drug-induced thrombocytopenia. The PMHNP is aware that his next best action is to:
Question 12
A patient recently transferred following a suicide attempt has a history of schizophrenia, depression, and fibromyalgia. He is currently taking Amitriptyline (Elavil), Lisinopril, aspirin, and fluoxetine (Prozac). Which is the best action for the PMHNP to take for this patient?
Question 13
A patient with schizophrenia is given an inverse agonist that acts on the receptor 5HT and neurotransmitter serotonin. What is the rationale for prescribing a medication such as this?
Question 14
The PMHNP is caring for four patients. Which patient statement indicates that benzodiazepines would be beneficial?
Question 15
Ms. Harlow is a 42-year-old patient who is prescribed a drug that acts on ionotropic receptors. She is curious about the effects of the drug and how it will act on her symptoms. Which statement made by the PMHNP demonstrates proper understanding of Ms. Harlow’s prescription?
Question 16
A patient is seeking pharmacological treatment for smoking cessation. Which drug class does the PMHNP prescribe to the patient?
Question 17
The PMHNP is caring for a new patient who has been transferred from another office. When meeting with the new patient, the patient reports, “I feel like I am improving with the stabilizers.” The PMHNP immediately recognizes that the patient is describing which kind of drug?
Question 18
A patient presents with frequent episodes of mania. Which statement describes an appropriate treatment approach for this patient?
Question 19
The PHMNP is caring for a patient who would benefit from nicotine cholinergic, serotonin 3, or glycine receptors. What kind of agent does the PHMNP want to prescribe for this patient?
Question 20
Which statement made by the patient suggests the patient will need to be treated with antipsychotics that target paranoid psychosis?
Question 21
A patient has been treated with a number of novel psychotropic drugs. How is it theoretically possible to identify cognitive improvement in the patient using neuropsychological assessment batteries after the pharmacologic therapy?
Question 22
Mr. McCullin is 64 years old with Parkinson’s disease. The PMHNP caring for Mr. McCullin wants to start him on a dopamine agonist to help manage and treat his condition. The PHMNP selects this agent because of which action it has on patients like Mr. McCullin?
Question 23
Mrs. Trevor is a 44-year-old patient who does not have a diagnosis of schizophrenia but occasionally reports symptoms of psychosis, followed by severe fatigue. Mrs. Trevor inquires about the use of amphetamines to help with her energy levels. Which response made by the PMHNP is most appropriate?
Question 24
The PMHNP is caring for a patient with schizophrenia and is considering a variety of treatment approaches. The PHMNP selects a viable treatment that is consistent with the “dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia.” What action does the PMHNP anticipate this treatment having on the patient?
Question 25
A patient is diagnosed with schizophrenia. What increases the patient’s potential to mediate the cognitive symptoms of the disease?
Question 26
The PMNHP is assessing a 29-year-old patient who takes antipsychotics that block D2 receptors. What patient teaching should the PMHNP include related to the possible side effects of this type of drug?
Question 27
The PMHNP is caring for a patient who is taking antipsychotics heard the psychiatrist tell the patient that the patient would be placed on a different antipsychotic agent. Which of the following requires the longest transition time for therapeutic benefit?
Question 28
The PMHNP is assessing a patient who has cirrhosis of the liver and anticipates that the patient will be prescribed an antipsychotic. Which medication does the PMHNP suspect will be ordered for this patient?
Question 29
Which statement made by the PMHNP exemplifies correct teaching of physiological effects in the body?

Assignment:Identification of Healthcare Policy
Assignment:Identification of Healthcare Policy
Purpose
In this course, the students will have the opportunity to identify a healthcare policy concern and community healthcare concern which can be improved with a change in policy, ordinance or the language in existing law. The outcome would be the potential for improved health for a population group. Students will present a proposed solution or change to an elected official, and provide an analysis of the project. While students are not responsible for ensuring the implementation of their identified solution to the healthcare policy concern, the student is required to meet with an elected official to present the concern and proposed resolution. The purpose of this current assignment is to identify the community-based healthcare policy concern and provide an extensive evidenced-based foundation for proposing a policy change to an elected official.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 1. Employ strategies to impact the development, implementation, and consequences of holistic focused healthcare policies at the institutional, local, national, and international levels using evidence-based practice principles. (PO 1)
CO 3. Demonstrate professional and personal growth regarding the advocacy role of the advance practice nurse in healthcare policy for diverse healthcare settings. (PO 3)
CO 5. Advocate for institutional, local, national, and international policies that influence person-centered healthcare, consumers, and nursing practice. (PO 5)
Due Date Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 2
Total Points: 250 points
Requirements
Description of the Assignment
For this assignment, the student must first select a healthcare policy concern. The concern must be a community-based, public health policy concern. Student may not use healthcare entities or organizational concerns occurring within a private or public healthcare facility. Scholarly evidence supporting the concern must be presented that provides a comprehensive picture of the selected healthcare concern as well as the student-identified solution. The elected official whom the student will interview is also identified in this paper.
Criteria for Content
Overview of healthcare policy: This section introduces healthcare policy. It should contain the following elements:
Define healthcare policy in general and its implications for the nursing profession
Define the role of advocacy and how it can impact healthcare policy
Explain how the role of advocacy is consistent with the responsibilities of an advance practice nurse
Identification of selected healthcare policy concern: This section provides foundational information regarding the student-selected healthcare policy concern. It should contain the following elements:
Specifically identify the selected healthcare policy concern
Description of the impacted population group
Provide a comprehensive description of the selected healthcare concern by including:
How frequently does it occur?
What impact does the selected healthcare concern have upon the community and population group?
Description of student-identified solution to the selected healthcare concern: This section presents a comprehensive picture of the student-selected solution to the selected healthcare concern. It should contain the following elements:
Identify, with specific detail, the solution to the student-selected healthcare concern
Identify the following areas:
What would be the positive outcome if the solution was implemented?
What changes would need to occur in the community to foster implementation?
What changes would need to occur in the population group to foster implementation?
What measureable actions will demonstrate a positive outcome if the solution was implemented?
What might be 2 (two) challenges to implementing the proposed solution and how can each of these challenges be avoided or resolved?
Identification of elected official: This section identifies the elected official that the student will present the selected healthcare concern and its solution to. It should contain the following elements:
The name of the elected official
The position of the elected official
Explanation of why this individual was selected
Conclusion: This section provides a comprehensive and concise review of the key elements of the assignment.
Preparing the Assignment
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least 6, but no more than 10 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements.
Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.
A minimum of 6 (six) appropriate research-based scholarly references must be used of which 2 may be empirical evidence from state and county website data… (Check with your instructor regarding .org or .gov sites). Required textbook for this course, dictionary and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. For additional assistance regarding scholarly nursing references, please see “What is a scholarly source” located in the Course Resources tab. Be aware that information from .com websites may be incorrect and should be avoided. References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them prior to submission of the assignment.
Ideas and information from scholarly, peer reviewed, nursing sources must be cited must be cited within the text of the paper as well as appearing in the reference list with correct APA format.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
This assignment must be submitted to TurnItIn™ (TII) as required by the TurnItIn™ policy. A Similarity Index of 24% or less must be obtained; this is the benchmark for CCN graduate nursing students. Any other level of similarity index requires the student to revise the assignment before the due date and time. To allow sufficient time for revision, early submission of the assignment to TurnItIn™ is highly encouraged. The final submission will be graded by faculty. If a TurnItin™ report indicates that plagiarism has occurred, the Academic Integrity policy will be followed.

Discussion:Diagnostic Tests in Adults and Children
Discussion:Diagnostic Tests in Adults and Children
When seeking to identify a patient’s health condition, advanced practice nurses can use a diverse selection of diagnostic tests and assessment tools; however, different factors affect the validity and reliability of the results produced by these tests or tools. Nurses must be aware of these factors in order to select the most appropriate test or tool and to accurately interpret the results.
Not only do these diagnostic tests affect adults, body measurements can provide a general picture of whether a child is receiving adequate nutrition or is at risk for health issues. These data, however, are just one aspect to be considered. Lifestyle, family history, and culture-among other factors-are also relevant. That said, gathering and communicating this information can be a delicate process.
In this Discussion, you will consider the validity and reliability of different assessment tools and diagnostic tests. You will explore issues such as sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values. You will also consider examples of children with various weight issues. You will explore how you could effectively gather information and encourage parents and caregivers to be proactive about their children’s health and weight.
To prepare:
Review this week’s learning resources and consider factors that impact the validity and reliability of various assessment tools and diagnostic tests. We will also review examples of pediatric patients and their families as it relates to BMI.
This week you will be assigned one of the following DB by your instructor.
Select one of the following assessment tools or diagnostic tests to explore for the purposes of this Discussion:
Mammogram
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test
Body-mass index (BMI) using waist circumference for adults
Select one of the examples on which to focus for this Discussion. What health issues and risks may be relevant to the child you selected?
Overweight 5-year-old boy with overweight parents
5-year-old girl of normal weight with obese parents
Severely underweight 12-year-old girl with underweight parents
Search the Walden Library and credible sources for resources explaining the tool or test you selected. What is its purpose, how is it conducted, and what information does it gather?
What does the literature discuss regarding the validity, reliability, and are there any issues with sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, ethical dilemmas, and controversies related to the test or tool?
Based on the risks you identified, consider what further information you would need to gain a full understanding of the child’s health. Think about how you could gather this information in a sensitive fashion.
Consider how you could encourage parents or caregivers to be proactive toward the child’s health.
By Day 3
Post a description of how the assessment tool or diagnostic test you selected is used in health care. Based on your research, evaluate the test or the tool’s validity and reliability, and explain any issues with sensitivity, reliability, and predictive values. Include references in appropriate APA formatting.
OR
Post an explanation of the health issues and risks that are relevant to the child you selected. Describe additional information you would need in order to further assess his or her weight-related health. Taking into account the parents’ and caregivers’ potential sensitivities, list at least three specific questions you would ask about the child to gather more information. Provide at least two strategies you could employ to encourage the parents or caregivers to be proactive about their child’s health and weight.
Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be able to view and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the “Post to Discussion Question” link and then select “Create Thread” to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click on Submit, you cannot delete or edit your own posts, and you cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking on Submit!
Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.
By Day 6
Respond to at least two of your colleagues who selected a different tool test, or child health example than you, using one or more of the following approaches:
Critique your colleague’s evaluation of the validity and reliability of the tool or test selected.
Suggest alternative or additional tools or tests that should be considered when gathering information about specific conditions or symptoms.
Based on the risks you identified, consider what further information you would need to gain a full understanding of the child’s health. Think about how you could gather this information in a sensitive fashion.
Consider how you could encourage parents or caregivers to be proactive toward the child’s health.
Suggest additional health risks or issues that could be relevant to the child.
Critique your colleagues’ questions, and suggest how the parents or caregivers might interpret these questions. Provide alternate or additional questions.
Suggest an additional strategy for gathering patient information or promoting proactivity
Week 5 discussion
Discussion: Assessing the Ears, Nose, and Throat
Most ear, nose, and throat conditions that arise in non-critical care settings are minor in nature. However, subtle symptoms can sometimes escalate into life-threatening conditions that require prompt assessment and treatment. Nurses conducting assessments of the ears, nose, and throat must be able to identify the small differences between life-threatening conditions and benign ones. For instance, if a patient with a sore throat and a runny nose also has inflamed lymph nodes, the inflammation is probably due to the pathogen causing the sore throat rather than a case of throat cancer. With this knowledge and a sufficient patient health history, a nurse would not need to escalate the assessment to a biopsy or an MRI of the lymph nodes, but would probably perform a simple strep test.
In this Discussion, you consider case studies of abnormal findings from patients in a clinical setting. You determine what history should be collected from the patients, what physical exams and diagnostic tests should be conducted, and formulate a differential diagnosis with several possible conditions.
Note: By Day 1 of this week, your Instructor will have assigned you to one of the following specific case studies for this Discussion. Also, your Discussion post should be in the Episodic/Focused SOAP Note format, rather than the traditional narrative style Discussion posting format. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Sullivan text and the Episodic/Focused SOAP Template in the Week 5 Learning Resources for guidance. Remember that all Episodic/Focused SOAP notes have specific data included in every patient case.
Case 1: Nose Focused Exam
Richard is a 50-year-old male with nasal congestion, sneezing, rhinorrhea, and postnasal drainage. Richard has struggled with an itchy nose, eyes, palate, and ears for 5 days. As you check his ears and throat for redness and inflammation, you notice him touch his fingers to the bridge of his nose to press and rub there. He says he’s taken Mucinex OTC the past two nights to help him breathe while he sleeps. When you ask if the Mucinex has helped at all, he sneers slightly and gestures that the improvement is only minimal. Richard is alert and oriented. He has pale, boggy nasal mucosa with clear thin secretions and enlarged nasal turbinates, which obstruct airway flow but his lungs are clear. His tonsils are not enlarged but his throat is mildly erythematous.
Case 2: Focused Throat Exam
Lily is a 20-year-old student at the local community college. When some of her friends and classmates told her about an outbreak of flu-like symptoms sweeping her campus over the past two weeks, Lily figured she shouldn’t take her three-day sore throat lightly. Your clinic has treated a few cases similar to Lily’s. All the patients reported decreased appetite, headaches, and pain with swallowing. As Lily recounts these symptoms to you, you notice that she has a runny nose and a slight hoarseness in her voice but doesn’t sound congested.
Case 3: Focused Ear Exam
Martha brings her 11-year old grandson, James, to your clinic to have his right ear checked. He has complained to her about a mild earache for the past two days. His grandmother believes that he feels warm but did not verify this with a thermometer. James states that the pain was worse while he was falling asleep and that it was harder for him to hear. When you begin basic assessments, you notice that James has a prominent tan. When you ask him how he’s been spending his summer, James responds that he’s been spending a lot of time in the pool.
To prepare:
With regard to the case study you were assigned:
Review this week’s Learning Resources and consider the insights they provide.
Consider what history would be necessary to collect from the patient.
Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. How would the results be used to make a diagnosis?
Identify at least 10 possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient.
Note: Before you submit your initial post, replace the subject line (“Week 5 Discussion”) with “Review of Case Study ___,” identifying the number of the case study you were assigned.
Discussion:Diagnostic Tests in Adults and Children
Discussion:Diagnostic Tests in Adults and Children
Discussion:Diagnostic Tests in Adults and Children

Assignment: Family Genetic History Guidelines
Assignment: Family Genetic History Guidelines
Purpose
This assignment is to help you gain insight regarding the influence of genetics on an individual’s health and risk for disease. You are to obtain a family genetic history on a willing, nonrelated, adult participant. NOTE: failing to complete this assignment using an adult participant other than yourself will result in a 20% penalty deduction being applied.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following Course Outcomes.
CO3: Utilize effective communication when performing a health assessment. (PO3)
CO5: Explore the professional responsibilities involved in conducting a comprehensive health assessment and providing appropriate documentation. (PO6)
Points
This assignment is worth a total of 150 points.
Due Date
The Family Genetic History Assignment is to be submitted at the end of Week 2.
Disclaimer
When taking a family genetic history on an actual client, it is essential that the information is accurate. Please inform the person you are interviewing that they do not need to disclose information that they wish to keep confidential. If the adult participant decides not to share information, please write, “Does not want to disclose.” If the client fails to disclose answers to several items, you will need to find another client who is willing to share.
You are required to use the assignment specific item(s) (article/systematic review/topic/form/templates) or you will earn a “0” for the assignment. In addition, assignments that do not follow the current guidelines or use the required item, as defined above, will be evaluated for evidence of an academic integrity violation.
After the due date, there will be no opportunity for revision or resubmission of assignments that have been uploaded to the submission area. This includes blank, incomplete, incorrect file, and/or incorrect file format documents. It is your responsibility to submit the correct completed assignment in the correct format to the correct submission area. Your last submission before the due date will be graded. You may not resubmit after the due date with a different file and incur a late deduction per the Late Assignment policy.
Directions
Refer to the examples in Chapter 4 of your textbook that discuss development of a genogram.
Download the required NR305_Family_Genetic_History_Form (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. You will document the adult participant’s family genetic history using this MS Word document.
Complete the family genetic history using the information that the adult participant is willing to share with you. The focus of this course is on the normal healthy individual so your paper does not need to contain much medical/nursing detail. Refer to your textbook or the Internet to learn what impact the family’s health history may have on the adult participant’s personal state of wellness both now and in the future. This paper does not require APA formatting, but you are expected to write clearly and use proper grammar and spelling. Developing a pictorial genogram using symbols to identify certain relationships (e.g., divorced, sibling, deceased, etc.), may provide more insight, however, drawing may be difficult to accomplish with MS Word, therefore you are not expected to use symbols, lines, or other drawing elements. Instead, describe the relationships among the various people in the adult participant’s family’s genetic history. Remember, the goal is not to learn how to draw with Word, but to gather information about the family and recognize its significance to the adult participant and that person’s health.
You are required to complete the form using the productivity tools required by Chamberlain University, which is Microsoft Office Word 2013 (or later version), or Windows and Office 2011 (or later version) for MAC. You must save the file in the “.docx” format. Do NOT save as Word Pad. A later version of the productivity tool includes Office 365, which is available to Chamberlain students for FREE by downloading from the student portal at http://my.chamberlain.edu (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Click on the envelope at the top of the page.
Save the completed form by clicking on Save as and add your last name to the file name, for example, NR305_Family_Genetic_History_Form_Smith.
Submit the completed form to the Family Genetic History form by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 2. Please post questions about this assignment to the weekly Q & A Forums so the entire class may view the answers.
Week 4 Assignment
Course Project Milestone 1: Health History Guidelines
Purpose
The student will obtain a health history on a willing, nonrelated, adult participant in order to generate written documentation that is clear and accurate. Note: Failing to complete this assignment using an adult participant other than yourself will result in a 20% penalty deduction being applied.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following Course Outcomes.
CO #3: Utilize effective communication when performing a health assessment. (PO3)
CO #4: Identify teaching/learning needs from the health history of an individual. (PO2)
CO #5: Explore the professional responsibilities involved in conducting a comprehensive health assessment and providing appropriate documentation. (PO6)
Points
This assignment is worth a total of 225 points.
Due Date
The Course Project Milestone 1: Health History assignment is to be submitted by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 4. Post questions to the Q & A Forum. Contact your instructor if you need additional assistance.
Disclaimer
The focus of this assignment is on communicating details within the written client record. When taking a health history on an actual client, it is essential that the information is accurate. Please inform the person you are interviewing that they do not need to disclose information that they wish to keep confidential. If the interviewee decides not to share information, please write, “Does not want to disclose.” If the client fails to disclose answers to several items, you will need to find another client who is willing to share.
You are required to use the assignment specific item(s) (article/systematic review/topic/form/templates) or you will earn a “0” for the assignment. In addition, assignments that do not follow the current guidelines or use the required item, as defined above, will be evaluated for evidence of an academic integrity violation.
After the due date, there will be no opportunity for revision or resubmission of assignments that have been uploaded to the submission area. This includes blank, incomplete, incorrect file, and/or incorrect file format documents. It is your responsibility to submit the correct completed assignment in the correct format to the correct submission area. Your last submission before the due date will be graded. You may not resubmit after the due date with a different file and incur a late deduction per the Late Assignment policy.
Directions
Find an adult who is not related to you who is willing to let you take a health history.
Download the required NR305_Milestone1_Form (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. You will type your answers directly into this Word document. Your paper does not need to follow APA formatting; however, you are expected to be clear in your communication by using correct medical terminology, grammar, and spelling.
You are required to complete the form using the productivity tools required by Chamberlain University, which is Microsoft Office Word 2013 (or later version), or Windows and Office 2011 (or later version) for MAC. You must save the file in the “.docx” format. Do NOT save as Word Pad. A later version of the productivity tool includes Office 365, which is available to Chamberlain students for FREE by downloading from the student portal at http://my.chamberlain.edu (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Click on the envelope at the top of the page.
Review the examples in Chapter 4 of your textbook to gain insight into how to document the health history. Remember this is a health history, not a physical examination. Avoid words like frequently, improved, increased, decreased, good, poor, normal, or WNL as they may have different meanings for different people. Instead, document the specific data that led you to these conclusions, for example, 3x/day instead of frequently, or consuming four servings of vegetables/day instead of increased vegetable servings.
Save the file by clicking Save as and adding your last name to the file name, for example, NR305_Milestone1_Form_Smith. You must save as a .docx file, but do not save as a “Word Pad” document.
Submit the completed form by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 4.
Please post questions in the Q & A Forum so the entire class may view the answers.
Week 6 Assignment
Course Project Milestone 2: Patient Teaching Plan Guidelines
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to apply information gathered from the Family Genetic History and Milestone 1 assignments to identify one modifiable risk factor and develop an evidence-based teaching plan that promotes health as well as improves patient outcomes.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following Course Outcomes.
CO4: Identify teaching/learning needs from the health history of an individual. (PO2)
Points
This assignment is worth a total of 225 points.
Due Date
The assignment is to be submitted by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 6.
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to apply information gathered from the Family Genetic History and Milestone 1 assignments to identify one modifiable risk factor and develop an evidence-based teaching plan that promotes health as well as improves patient outcomes.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following Course Outcomes.
CO4: Identify teaching/learning needs from the health history of an individual. (PO2)
Points
This assignment is worth a total of 225 points.
Due Date
The assignment is to be submitted by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 6.
General Directions & Project Guidelines
You are required to complete the assignment using the productivity tools required by Chamberlain University, which is Microsoft Office Word 2013 (or later version), or Windows and Office 2011 (or later version) for MAC. You must save the file in the “.docx” format. Do NOT save as Word Pad. A later version of the productivity tool includes Office 365, which is available to Chamberlain students for FREE by downloading from the student portal at http://my.chamberlain.edu (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Click on the envelope at the top of the page.
This paper is to be written in APA format. Please use the recommended assignment specific APA Template (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. linked here to type on. The SSPRNBSN resource has a great section on writing scholarly papers and APA formatting (to find resource watch: http://www.brainshark.com/devry/Student_Success_Strategies/zHszgnQAKzBXqbz0 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.)
APA formatting helps you to format your paper in a professional manner and provides consistent methods for citing your sources within the paper and providing the complete reference on the reference page. See the documents in the APA category in Course Resources for assistance with APA formatting.
This paper is expected to be no more than four pages in length (not including the title page and reference list).
Please use the categories listed below as the first level headings for each section of your paper (Exception: Instead of “Introduction” please use the title of your paper).
Content Guidelines
Using the information gathered in your Genetic Family History and Milestone 1 assignments, you will identify and research one modifiable risk factor. You will develop an evidence-based teaching plan that promotes health, with the aim of improving patient outcomes related to this modifiable risk factor.
Introduction (1 paragraph): The introduction should be interesting and capture the reader’s attention.
State one preventable disease your adult participant is at risk for developing (obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, etc.), based on the information you have gathered during this course.
Introduce one modifiable risk factor (diet, smoking, sedentary lifestyle, etc.) associated with the preventable disease you described.
Clearly state the purpose of your paper. The purpose statement should relate to developing a patient teaching plan.
Preventable Disease Overview (1-2 paragraphs): Please use course materials and scholarly sources to complete this section. Be sure to paraphrase and include citations as needed!
Describe briefly the preventable disease you identified in the introduction.
What are the signs and symptoms associated with this disease?
How is it diagnosed? Notable information from Health History and General Survey? Signs and symptoms? Risk assessments? Lab values?
What physical assessment findings would be associated with this disease?
How did you identify your adult participant’s risk for this disease?
Specific information gathered in the Genetic Family History?
Specific information gathered in the Milestone 1 assignment?
Evidence Based Intervention (1-2 paragraphs):
Choose and describe one evidence based intervention related to the modifiable risk factor you have chosen. (One that has been shown to be effective at reducing an individual’s risk for developing the preventable disease.)
Describe this intervention in detail, and provide rationale for your intervention utilizing:
At least one scholarly peer-reviewed journal article. Go to the Chamberlain library at http:/library.chamberlain.edu (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Search peer reviewed journals to find a scholarly article that discusses interventions associated with the modifiable risk factor you have chosen as the focus of your paper. Summarize what you learned from this article and cite the source in the text and reference page (Author, year). The article must be less than 10 years old. You may include and cite your textbook or other scholarly sources as well, but they do not count as the scholarly journal article.
You must summarize and analyze the information from your sources in your own words. Avoid direct quotations. If you do include a short quotation, be sure to cite it properly.
List short and long term goals you have for your participant related to this intervention.
Implementation: Teaching Plan (1-2 paragraphs):
Discuss in this section what methods you will use to teach your participant how to implement the intervention.
What is it that you are asking them to do? (For example, if your intervention is “quit smoking”, what specific steps will you recommend your participant take to achieve this goal?)
Describe any resources you would provide to the participant to help them understand and be successful (websites, community services, handouts, etc.).
Evaluation (1 paragraph):
Describe at least one method (weight, lab values, etc.) you would use to evaluate whether your intervention was effective.
How would you revise you plan if it proved to be unsuccessful?
Summary (1 paragraph):
Summarize the main points of your paper.
Reiterate what you hope to accomplish by implementing this intervention.
End with a concluding statement.
Reference Page:
The Reference Page should start on a new page (insert a page break).
All references should be cited within the body of the paper as (Author, year) and the full reference should be included in APA format on the reference page.
A URL link alone is not an adequate reference.
See the Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers in Course Resources for examples of properly formatted references.
Best Practices – Tips for Writing a Great Paper!
Review the directions, guidelines, and grading rubric thoroughly.
Use the APA template provided.
Be clear. Write about one preventable disease, one modifiable risk factor, and one related intervention.
Proofread prior to final submission. Having another person review your work is often helpful to catch grammar and spelling errors. (Spell check is not perfect!)
Abide by the CCN academic integrity policy.
Assignment: Family Genetic History Guidelines
Assignment: Family Genetic History Guidelines
Assignment: Family Genetic History Guidelines
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Healthcare Professional Decision-making
Healthcare Professional Decision-making
Week 6 Professional Paper Assignment
Professional Paper Guidelines and Grading Rubric
Updated 7/2018
PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignment is to allow the learner to demonstrate writing skills, organizational skills, and ability to correctly present ideas and credit others in APA formatting when writing a professional paper.
COURSE OUTCOMES
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
CO3: Demonstrate effective verbal, written, and technological communication using legal and ethical standards for transferring knowledge using success resources provided to Chamberlain students. (PO3)
CO4: Integrate critical thinking and judgment in professional decision-making in collaboration with faculty and peers. (PO4)
CO5: Apply concepts of professionalism when planning for personal, intellectual, and professional development. (PO5)
CO9: Demonstrate accountability for personal and professional development by assessing information and technology competence, implementing plans for upgrading technology skills, and using effective strategies for online student success using resources provided to Chamberlain students. (PO5)
DUE DATE
Submit the assignment Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT. (check your Canvas calendar for your local time).
POINTS
This assignment is worth a total of 225 points.
PREPARING THE Professional Paper
Carefully read these guidelines including the Rubric, which may be found in the Gradebook.
Download the NR351 Professional Paper Template (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Rename that document as Your Last Name Professional Paper.docx. Save it to your own computer or drive in a location where you will be able to retrieve it later. Type your assignment directly on the saved document. Remember that only Microsoft Word 2010 or a later version is acceptable. The document must be saved as a .docx. Save frequently to prevent loss of your work.
Mechanics of the Professional Paper include:
Times New Roman size 12 typeface (font) double spaced with 1-inch margins
No abstract
Correct APA format
Correct spelling, apostrophe use, grammar, punctuation, paragraphing, and sentence structure
Contents must include Title Page, body of the paper (500-600 words including Introduction, two Main Points and subpoints from your Professional Paper Worksheet outline including revisions suggested by instructor, and Conclusion), and References page.
Two Main Points and Conclusion will be Level 1 headings. No Level 2 headings are to be used for this short paper.
References should only include your Hood textbook and the assigned article found here:
https://chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mdc&AN=26390744&site=eds-live&scope=site (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Contents of the paper must include any revisions suggested by your instructor in Professional Paper Worksheet feedback.
When your assignment is complete, save and close your Professional Paper. When you are happy with your paper, submit it and check your TurnItIn similarity index to see if it is below 25%. You may resubmit up until the due date if you wish to make changes. The last version you submit prior to the deadline will be graded. Per Chamberlain policy, any final paper submitted with a similarity index greater than 24% will be investigated for potential plagiarism.
**Academic Integrity Reminder**
Chamberlain College of Nursing values honesty and integrity. All students should be aware of the Academic Integrity policy and follow it in all discussions and assignments.
By submitting this assignment, I pledge on my honor that all content contained is my own original work except as quoted and cited appropriately. I have not received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment.
TOPIC Robins, H., & Dai, F. (2015). Handoffs in the Postoperative Anesthesia Care Unit: Use of a Checklist for Transfer of Care. AANA Journal, 83(4), 264-268.

Case:Rapid Assessment of a Client
Case:Rapid Assessment of a Client
This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs)
CO1 Utilize prior knowledge of theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines to explain expected client behaviors, while differentiating between normal findings, variations, and abnormalities (PO 1)
CO2 Recognize the influence that developmental stages have on physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual functioning (PO 1)
CO3 Utilize effective communication when performing a health assessment (PO 3)
CO5 Explore the professional responsibilities involved in conducting a comprehensive health assessment and provide appropriate documentation (PO 6)
Please choose one of the patient scenarios below Next, complete a rapid assessment, and provide a SBAR report to a classmate Remember to include all concepts of patient safety, standard precautions, and professional standards
You are covering for a coworker who is off the floor for lunch, when you suddenly hear a loud crash coming from a nearby patient room You quickly run in and discover Mr Johnson who was admitted yesterday with a diagnosis of cerebral vascular accident (CVA) unconscious on the floor between the bed and the bathroom
You are called to the room of 2-year-old Jonah by his mother who states the child has suddenly started breathing very loudly and does not look right Upon entering the room you quickly recognize that the child is in respiratory distress as his lips are cyanotic and the use of accessory muscles is evident
You are in the process of admitting Ashley, a 27 year old who is 28 weeks pregnant with her first child, to the obstetric unit for complaints of headache, dizziness, and swelling of her lower extremities when she suddenly begins seizing
Please choose one of the patient scenarios below Next, complete a rapid assessment, and provide a SBAR report to a classmate