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Imagine yourself as physician in Philadelphia during the Yellow Fever epidemic. A patient comes to you...

Imagine yourself as physician in Philadelphia during the Yellow Fever epidemic. A patient comes to you with the symptoms of Yellow Fever. In at least 200 words explain how you would treat this patient. In answering, address whether you will follow Benjamin Rush’s line of treatment for Yellow Fever, whether you think he is acting as a good doctor, and why.

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LIABILITY SITUATIONS Review each of the following scenarios. Determine: 1. If liability exists 2. Who would...

LIABILITY SITUATIONS
Review each of the following scenarios. Determine:
1. If liability exists
2. Who would be held liable
3. What action, if any, should be taken
7. Peter R. was having a skin lesion removed by Byron F. using an electro-cauterization instrument. Suddenly, the instrument malfunctioned and a spark was emitted which burned Peter’s arm.
8. A new piece of laboratory equipment was installed while Terry P. was on vacation. Upon his return to work, Terry used the machine without instruction and made an error in the reading of a patient’s test result which resulted in a misdiagnosis.
9. Wendy R., one of the admitting clerks, was transporting Ted R. to his room in a wheelchair. Wendy saw one of her friends in the hallway, started talking, and accidentally ran into the side of a door frame which caused an injury to Ted’s right foot.
10. Rita died as a result of complications during surgery. The family settled with the surgeon, Dr. Tucker, out of court. Could there be a possible liability action against the hospital?
11. Paul S. underwent orthopedic surgery and was discharged with an appointment to see the surgeon in one week. Paul arrived for the appointment on the given day and was told that the surgeon, Dr. Jackson, had decided to take a vacation day. No message or instructions were left for Paul.

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A 45-year-old male presents with a chief complaint of pain in the abdominal area. The patient...

A 45-year-old male presents with a chief complaint of pain in the abdominal area. The patient had pain with palpation of the abdomen and standard x-rays were negative.

What other types of radiographic, diagnostic studies can be performed? What are the advantages of these studies over standard x-rays and is one study best?

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4.2 Communicate therapeutically with patients. The RN to BSN program at Grand Canyon University meets the...

4.2 Communicate therapeutically with patients.

The RN to BSN program at Grand Canyon University meets the requirements for clinical competencies as defined by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), using nontraditional experiences for practicing nurses. These experiences come in the form of direct and indirect care experiences in which licensed nursing students engage in learning within the context of their hospital organization, specific care discipline, and local communities.

Note: The teaching plan proposal developed in this assignment will be used to develop your Community Teaching Plan: Community Presentation due in Topic 5. You are strongly encouraged to begin working on your presentation once you have received and submitted this proposal.

Select one of the following as the focus for the teaching plan:

  1. Primary Prevention/Health Promotion
  2. Secondary Prevention/Screenings for a Vulnerable Population
  3. Bioterrorism/Disaster
  4. Environmental Issues

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In 500 words or less evaluate the difference between strategic leadership and operational leadership. Provide example...

In 500 words or less evaluate the difference between strategic leadership and operational leadership. Provide example of each. Relate to icu/ critical care setting. Add references.

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How would the new president and congress vote to repeal and replace the patient protection and...

How would the new president and congress vote to repeal and replace the patient protection and affordable care act impact the people and health care facilities in the US and globally, in two paragraphs

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Why does diabetes affect some cultural groups and racial groups more than others? Can you suggest...

Why does diabetes affect some cultural groups and racial groups more than others? Can you suggest some strategies to educate people about diabetes that would be cultural-specific?

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Describe the role of biological and cognitive processes in both operant and classical conditioning.

Describe the role of biological and cognitive processes in both operant and classical conditioning.

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The effects of the overuse of antibiotics in Humans. APA paper with a minimum of 350-word

The effects of the overuse of antibiotics in Humans.

APA paper with a minimum of 350-word

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Identify the dimensions of wellness you feel you inhabit the best and explain why

Identify the dimensions of wellness you feel you inhabit the best and explain why

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6. The nurse is to administer 300 mL of 0.9%NaCl over 30 minutes. She has 300...

6. The nurse is to administer 300 mL of 0.9%NaCl over 30 minutes. She has 300 mL available. How should she set the IV pump to deliver the correct dosage?

7. The patient is prescribed 500 mL D5W to infuse in over 45 min. How many mL/min. should the nurse set the IV pump to infuse?

8. Nitrprusside 7mcg/kg/min. is prescribed. The patient weighs 63 kg. Available to the nurse is nitroprusside 50 mg in 250 mL D5W. How many mL/hour should be delivered?

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In the case of the baroreflex, what is the sensory input? Where is the sensory input...

  1. In the case of the baroreflex, what is the sensory input?
  2. Where is the sensory input sent and integrated within the CNS (where do the receptor neurons send their signal)? Note: this is the same area of the brain from which autonomic outflow originates.

       c. Name 3 anatomical locations within the cardiovascular system where efferent output is sent (these correspond with the three factors that can affect blood pressure in the short-term)

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1.How would you effectively limit the use of social media? Name 4 effective ways. 2.Name four...


1.How would you effectively limit the use of social media? Name 4 effective ways.

2.Name four important ways social media may be used.

3. List four dangers of using social media.

4. What is your own comfort level with computers and social media?

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What are some of the major influences and constraints the Canadian governments currently face in designing...

What are some of the major influences and constraints the Canadian governments currently face in designing and implementing public policy?

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Technology! Digital Health!!! Telemedicine! Great Buzz words. We may have even used them in our marketing...

Technology! Digital Health!!! Telemedicine! Great Buzz words. We may have even used them in our marketing plan! So, can this be done in long term care?? At what cost? Will it make us more efficient and provide better quality of care? Address the fact that this is a vulnerable population and with limited access and income!

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