A patient with genital herpes has an order for acyclovir 400mg IVPB q8 h. The acyclovir is dissolved in 100mL 0.9% NS and is to be infused over 1 hour. How many milliliters per hour should the IV pump be programmed for?
How has HIPPA impacted the healthcare sector and provided an impetus for quality reform?
What services could the local public health system provide to reduce the readmission rate for a preventable health condition?
What must be done if only one tonsil and/or adenoid is removed? Typically, when coding for a tonsillectomy with or without an adenoidectomy, which are presented by code range 42820-42836, the procedure was completed bilaterally. In regards to coding guidelines and reimbursement methodologies, what will happen if the procedure is reported with modifier -50? What …
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What do service codes routinely include in an uncomplicated maternity case? Discuss all three components included in the global package.
Identify the various committees of an HCO (Health Care Organization) board and evaluate the function of each committee. Please use APA format and list and site all sources and references: 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document Identify the various committees of an HCO (Health Care Organization) board and evaluate the function of each committee. Please …
Provide a brief synopsis of what is occurring and the reason you have established it is occurring. Assume that two nursing units are experiencing higher rates of patient falls than the other six nursing units in a rehabilitation hospital. In a minimum of 250 words, create a theoretical reason this is occurring. Provide a brief …
Explain in your own words the difference between the three paradigms: human need, interactive and unitary process. Which of these best fits your philosophy of nursing
Select one of the grand or middle range nursing theories. How does the theory demonstrate evidence of the utilization of social, behavioral, or bioscience theories?
Discuss the four types of medical decision making: straightforward, low complexity, moderate complexity, and high complexity. State what is needed to achieve level of Evaluation and Management (E/M) service for a new patient? An established patient?
select a specific type of health information system, research the major vendors that offer software applications of this system, and review the specific details of each vendor’s system offering. Interfacing with vendors during systems acquistion (Healthcare) Establishing and maintaining open and active communication—both internally with stakeholders and externally with vendors—is a critical component of the …
Choose one provision from the ANA Code of Ethics. How is ethical behavior an integral part of being a nurse leader? How does one display the characteristics of a role model with this provision? Does a nurse leader have an ethical foundation to inject into business practice?
Discuss effective versus dysfunctional patterns of communication among members of interdisciplinary healthcare team, and provide two examples. For example 1. Consider the interactions between a nurse and a physician at 2am when a patient requires new pain management orders. 2. consider the interaction between a nurse and a member of dietary staff when an incorrect …
Describe your responsibilities as a healthcare manager as they apply to compliance programs in a physician practice. Chapter 14: Your internal medicine practice is considering adding a cardiologist to your practice for continuity of care. This physician will simply rent space in your building. During the interview process the cardiologist agrees to work in the …
I need help to explain the disease Escherichia coli H7: O157 variant, hemorrhagic Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) . What is Shiga? What antibiotics can be used to fight it? How exactly does it get into the cell? Thank you for any help you can offer.
SARS coronavirus or any corona virus get into the cell? What agents can be used against them? Why did the virus attack more women than men? How does the disease interfere with normal pathophysiology? Which populations are most at risk for developing the disease?
Can you share a specific example of how standardized nursing terminology has been incorporated into the EHR? How does it help to improve outcomes?
Describe one internal and one external method for the dissemination of your EBP project results. For example, an internal method may be the hospital board, and an external method may be a professional nursing organization. Discuss why it is important to report your results to both of these groups. How will your communication strategies change …
What is the problem is project patient experience satisfaction trying to understand or solving. What is the goal of patient experience satisfaction in a health care center.
x After watching the video, Perspectives on Sexual Awakening and Identity, share your thoughts on what you learned/gained from the perspectives of the 10 women in the video. In what ways do you think their experiences are similar to and different from most adolescents/young adults?
compare and contrast the u.s. health care systems of another country. what similarities or differences exist
Describe which communication style the RN should use to benefit the patient in this scenario. An RN walks into a patient’s room and encounters the patient with his arms crossed. The patient states in a loud voice, “How come I’m not being taken care of in this hospital?” The patient points to the covered tray …
Define psychiatric and mental health and the role of the community health nurse in the care of these population.
Explain the privacy regulation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
Define psychiatric and mental health and the role of the community health nurse in the care of these population.
Define and discuss the Mental Health Care Model and how it can be applied in your community.
How does Melanie’s EER compare with her intake? Is she in energy balance? Critical Thinking – Balancing Energy: Genetics and Lifestyle Melanie was always slightly overweight. Because her parents are both obese, no one was surprised. During her freshman year at college, she noticed how her thinner friends ate and spent their free time. She …
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Based on the communication provided from the patient, how would you handle this encounter? Discussion Topic: Billing Inquiry As a member of the medical office team you may encounter communication with a patient regarding their bill. Below, is a scenario that you may encounter as a billing/coding specialist. Review the scenario below and provide your …
Continuous quality improvement (CQI) is the responsibility of all nurses and is vital when addressing the challenges of the health care industry. Provide an example of how you would apply CQI in your current or past position.
Identify a new law or regulation that affects the practice of public health or community health nursing. Discover the sponsor of the action. Using news reports, statements in the public record, personal telephone or other interview data, outline the reasons for the introduction of the change.
What is a term that describes a profound loss of individuality caused by the impersonal and depersonalizing environment of institutions
What is a term that describes a profound loss of individuality caused by the impersonal and depersonalizing environment of institutions
What data might you use (or collect) to determine the prevalence of polio in the population? The following case study was adapted from the CDC Epidemiology Program Office, Case Studies in Applied Epidemiology, No. 891-903. It is the early 1990s. The World Health Organization is planning a program for the global eradication of polio by …
Briefly describe your proposed solution to address Diabetic ulcer problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need and how it has changed since you first envisioned it. What led to your current perspective and direction?
What about images? In this assignment, you are to develop 15 slides or less and present your paper as a PPT. Here is a suggestion for building your presentation: Introduction to the clinical problem. purpose or clinical question addressed, methods, results, and recommendations for future research and current practice. I have attached the guidelines for …
Medicaid is shouldering an ever-increasing burden of cost for long-term care for the elderly, with enormous impacts on state budgets throughout the nation. Discuss alternatives to ease this drain on Medicaid resources.
Write an example of a nursing care plan. Apply the general charting guidelines (Problems, Goals, Intervention, Evaluation etc) in a clinical setting and ensure that all pertinent information has been included. . NOTE: DO NOT explain or define any term. Just show in a table format, examples or samples of a typical nursing care plan …
Now that you have completed a series of assignments that have led you into the active project planning and development stage for your project topic on the diabetic ulcer, briefly describe your proposed solution to address the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need and how it has changed since you first envisioned it. What …
What would you expect in the way of treatment modalities for Frank? Forty-nine-year-old Frank has been a heavy drinker for the past 25 years. He also has a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and recent upper respiratory viral infection. Frank’s only current medication is Lasix (furosemide) 40 mg od. He presents with severe epigastric pain that …
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The global routine obstetric care includes codes that are determined by the type of delivery (i.e., vaginal or Cesarean). Discuss the four CPT codes that address the delivery types and briefly explain the two primary methods of delivery.
What does EMTALA stands for? Explain how EMTALA works? What can hospitals do to avoid EMTALA?
What are 3 of the major statutes healthcare providers/organizations need to be aware? Explain them in your own words.
what would you and your staff do to deal with the influx of patients? Would you request the military to assist you in dealing with the influx of patients at the hospital? Why or why not? If yes, how would you use the military, and if no, what would you and your staff do to …
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Describe how increasing numbers of retirees will affect retirement patterns. Explain the factors that you would consider while planning your retirement. Describe how increasing numbers of retirees will affect retirement patterns. Compare retirement conditions in the United States to another country of your choice. Explain the techniques that other countries are planning for the new …
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Compare the nursing codes of ethics for your specialty practice, national, and international practice areas. How do they differ? Does it make sense to have more than one code of ethics for nurses? Give reasons for your point of view.
What agency is responsible for these functions? Please use APA format and list and site all sources and references: Compare the difference between ER/Trauma units Designation and Verification. What agency is responsible for these functions? List detailed requirements for Level 1, 2, and 3 Trauma units as outlined by the ACS (American College of Surgeons). …
How would you classify the incoming patients when triaging them? Why? Triage is a process developed by the military to cope with large number of victims of combat or disaster situations. In many disaster situations, it becomes necessary to triage patients in order to assess their medical needs and decide how to allocate the resources …
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Provide credible medical sourced information to describe and explain the 1) guidelines 2) benefits provided during surgery 3) Medical Questions – This requires FOUR FULL PARAGRAPHS with 300 WORDS FOR EACH requirement. ***The research topic is regarding the role of a Surgical First Assistant with 1) assisting with pneumatic tourniquets for patients, and 2) assisting …
Identify three forces that influenced health care demand in the 20th century and three in the present. Explain the effect of these forces on the quality of care during both eras.
Critically examine three primary risk assessment issues and how it encompasses a fundamental aspect of theory in perioperative care which also includes accountability and consent for the Surgical First Assistant to provide care. DO NOT COPY AND PASTE A PREVIOUS ANSWER AS EVERY QUESTION IS DIFFERENT. Medical Questions – This MANDATES THREE FULL PARAGRAPHS with …
