Do you believe it would be beneficial to patient safety if nurses were required to attend yearly refreshers in pathophysiology?
Patient safety is of the utmost importance and the focus of many institutions and accrediting bodies. Each year trainings are completed throughout these institutions in order to improve patient safety and decrease illnesses. This week we discussed many illness that can greatly impact patient safety. Do you believe it would be beneficial to patient safety […]
How many grams of fat are in each of the chosen items?
Compare 3 food labels or nutritional information of a breakfast food such as bread, cereal or granola bars. Please try your best to get labels of the food found in a grocery store or at home. You may take a photo of a food label (with a phone etc.) instead of buying the product […]
Explain some of the health risks associated with excess stress.
Resource: Assess Yourself: How Healthy are You? Write at least a 700-word paper in which you include the following: Explain your current fitness and nutritional habits. Identify and describe 3 goals you can set to improve your physical and/or mental health. Explain some of the health risks associated with poor physical health. Explain some of […]
Describe differences between viral and bacterial infections.
Antimicrobial agents are essential components in the treatment of various bacterial infections as they help to kill or prevent the growth of microbes such as bacteria, fungi, and protozoans. Prior to the discovery of antimicrobial agents, treatment options for patients with bacterial infections were limited. For many patients, treatment often resulted in the amputation of […]
Briefly discuss three (3) properties of water
100-150 words Water is essential to life. Briefly discuss three (3) properties of water then explain what is meant by the structure of water accounting for each of its properties. Next; choose one (1) of the properties of water below and explain two (2) ways the property can be useful for living systems. Cohesion Adhesion […]
Describe which blood types he can receive safely and why these are compatible with his Type B.
Examine case studies related to endocrine and hematologic disorders and answer the assigned questions. This assignment should help refine your clinical/critical thinking skills. Assignment Description: Answer the questions related to each of the patients provided. Your answer must follow APA 6th edition format. Submit the answer in the assignment area of your course. This assignment […]
What is the most important critical success factor when implementing an IT initiative for a healthcare organization?
What is the most important critical success factor when implementing an IT initiative for a healthcare organization? Basically what factor or step in the process of implementing an IT project into an organization is the most important?
describe one enzyme that is used in cleaning products, other products, industrial procedures or that is found in food.
In lab 4 you are exploring two enzymes, catalase that breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen, and amylase that aids in starch digestion. These are two examples of the many enzymes found inside our bodies. Enzymes are also used in many of the products we use! Check your cleaning supplies at home, do […]
analyze the ethical and legal implications on privacy and confidentiality of information in the electronic medical record era
Healthcare Ethics Discussion Paper – Critically analyze the ethical and legal implications on privacy and confidentiality of information in the electronic medical record era
Explain how age factor might impact the pathophysiology of CVI and DVT.
Explain how age factor might impact the pathophysiology of CVI and DVT. Describe how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient based on the factor you selected. Construct two mind maps—one for chronic venous insufficiency and one for deep venous thrombosis. Include the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation, as well […]
Discuss how the lack of good communication can effect the healthcare in Australia.
Communication is essential in the healthcare setting. discuss how communication plays an important roll in healthcare environment and how the lack of good communication can effect the healthcare in Australia.
Compare and contrast maternal age, nutrition, and emotional state as influences on prenatal development
Compare and contrast maternal age, nutrition, and emotional state as influences on prenatal development. And, discuss what pregnant women can do to minimize their exposure to teratogens during pregnancy.