Month: December 2020

For this assignment, we will drill down (pun intended) on the controversies that surround hydraulic fracturing, typically shortened to “hydro-fracking”, for natural gas. This process is not new, but technological innovations in recent years have made it a much more practical and widespread technique to obtain natural gas. Fracking has supporters and detractors, but many states are now allowing fracking, and the practice is so widespread and effective that the prices for natural gas have fallen precipitously in recent years. However, there have been a host of environmental concerns with the rapid increase in the use of fracking. These include health issues created by water and air pollutants, damage to once wild and pristine environments that cannot be undone, and also earthquakes.

This assignment asks you to analyze an article from a Houston newspaper by A. Kuchment that reviews recent research on the increase in the number of earthquakes in Texas. This increase has apparently been linked to the increased use of fracking techniques. The US Geologic Survey has also published information on this issue. Learn more from the following reading and viewing opportunities before you begin the assignment.

Participating in this activity will enable you to demonstrate mastery of Module Level Outcome 2.

First:

Carefully read the news article:

• Kuchment, A. (2016, May 21). Fracking activities caused majority of recent Texas quakes(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Standard Times.
• Take notes and pay special attention to the language used in the news article.

Next, for your comparison to the news article, your information from the “scientific community”:

• View: Oklahoma Earthquakes and the Rise in Fracking (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video, 10:12 mins]
• Read: US Geologic Survey Myths and Misconceptions about Fracking and Earthquakes(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
• Review the Abstract (on page 1) and Discussion and Conclusions (on pp. 13-15) from: Frohlich, C., DeShon, H., Stump, B., Hayward, C., Hornbach, M., & Walter, J. I. (2016). A historical review of induced earthquakes in Texas (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Seismological Research Letters, 87(4).

Finally, submit the following:

• Complete the Science Tool Kit attached here [DOCX, File size 28.4 KB] for your analysis of the news article by Kuchment It is attached

You are also encouraged to do your own research through our library on the topic. Do not forget to include in-text citations and complete APAstyle references for all sources. The Excelsior Library Citation Tip Sheets and Resources (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. will be a helpful guide. You may also wish to use a citation generator – you just insert the information, and it creates the citation in the format you indicate (MLA or APA, for example). Here are 3 citation generators to choose from:

In some of the modules throughout this course, you will be assigned a case study. These case studies represent real-world problems you could possibly face. These cases are designed to build on the material we have covered during the module. Read each case study carefully before beginning your work. Your response must be well thought-out and complete in content when submitted.

For this module, you are to:

1. Read Case 1, “West Florida Regional Medical Center.”
2. Respond to Assignment Questions 1, 2, and one additional question from those found at the end of the case.

Note: This case is one of a series looking at the implementation of TQM, usually called Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in health care organizations. It is essential that you relate textbook material to organizational application.

Save your assignment with your name in the file name. For example, JohnSmith_mod1.docx. Your assignment will be assessed using the Case Study 1 rubric. Submit your assignment via the course Assignment box no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED RUBRIC

Link to Case Study: http://samples.jbpub.com/9780763795368/95368_CH01_001_030.pdf

Please answer only from attached files, not from online sources, Thnx

DAIGLE CH 2, 3 & 4 – LECTURE OBJECTIVES & STUDY GUIDE

1. Draw normal carotid anatomy with waveforms for each

2. Discuss the clinical symptoms associated with a hemispheric stroke

3. How does TIA and RIND differ from Stroke?

4. What is Amaurosis Fugax and where would you look for the cause?

5. What are the three main windows available to you for scanning the Carotids?

6. What is the fool proof method of determining ECA from ICA? Why?

7. Define these terms – Anechoic, Sonolucent, Echolucent, Echogenic, Hyperechoic, Hypoechoic, Isoechoic, Heterogenous, Homogenous

8. Explain the difference between the ECA and ICA waveform (resistance) and why?

9. Draw and Calculate Percent Diameter Stenosis. Why is this not a reliable method for categorizing Carotid disease?

10. Define the different plaque characterizations and their morphology

11. Explain the significance for the flow drop off in a tight, near occlusive Stenosis

12. Explain the significance of the NASCET/ACAS studies. Differentiate between the traditional “Bulb” method versus Angiographic method, in categorizing P-ICA disease.

13. Chart the SRU table parameters commonly used in categorizing Carotid disease

14. Explain Fibro muscular Dysplasia. If found, in the Carotids, where else would you want to look?

15. What are the common collateral pathways for ICA occlusion?

16. What are the common collateral pathways for CCA occlusion?

17. What is the significance for reversed flow in the vertebral artery?

18. Explain the difference between Subclavian Steal and Subclavian Steal Syndrome

19. Draw the different stages of Subclavian Steal using the waveforms

20. Explain how using Reactive Hyperemia would be helpful with documenting Subclavian Stenosis

21. Explain Carotid dissection; List the clinical and sonographic findings

I need an outline for the topic Understanding Cholesterol!

An outline contains two to three complete sentences covering the ideas you will convey for each section of your paper. Address the following list in a detailed manner. It will help you write the paper.

Outline Form:

• Provide the appropriate warranted and credible information
  • Why did I choose this Disease? because everybody around seems to have a increased cholesterol levels even my 7 years old daughter
  • What is the disease?
    • How the disease affects the organism on a cellular and molecular level
    • How the affected organism is impacted based on it’s environment
  • What causes the disease?
    • Include
      • the spread of disease (epidemiology)
      • Microorganism
        • Binomial Name in its Specific Epithet (e.g. Homo sapiens; H. sapiens)
        • Structure and Function
        • Impact and effect on the cells, tissue, organ… (visual aids help; meaning Figures)
  • What are the Symptoms of the Disease?
    • Organism’s inconveniences due to uncomfortable immunological responses that may hinder or slow down every day functions.
  • What are the treatments?
    • Natural, Herbal; Nutritional
    • Holistic; that is, Psychological, Biological, Spiritual, & Social (i.e. Mind, Body & Soul)
    • Medicinal
  • What are the preventative methods?
    • Natural, Herbal; Nutritional
    • Holistic; that is, Psychological, Biological, Spiritual, & Social (i.e. Mind, Body & Soul)
    • Medicinal
• Critical Thinking Aspect
  • Misconceptions
  • Posed Questions
  • Creativity (Wow Factor)

Topic 1: Epidemiology of Health Promotion

Read the required readings. Define the core functions of epidemiology. Select one of the epidemiologic core functions and provide an example of the how the core function might be demonstrated in clinical practice by a masters prepared registered nurse. Can you relate this or one of the other functions to an example or content in your text readings?

Please review the Discussion Board Participation grading rubric under Course Resources in the Grading Rubrics section.

This is important information that will ensure that you earn maximum points. Your postings should be qualitative and provide substantive depth that advances the discussion.

n Clinical Epidemiology, read:

Chapter 10: “Prevention”

Chapter 11: “Chance”

Chapter 12: “Cause”

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]. (2012a). Principles of epidemiology in public health practice. Epidemiological Core Functions: Lesson 1. Section 4. (3rd. ed.). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/ophss/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesso…

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]. (2012b). Principles of epidemiology in public health practice. Epidemiological Core Functions: Lesson 1. Section 8. (3rd. ed.). https://www.cdc.gov/ophss/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesso…

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC].(2016). Behavioral risk factor surveillance system. Retreived from https://www.cdc.gov/brfss/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]. (n.d.) 1991-2015 High school youth risk behavior survey Data. Retrieved from https://nccd.cdc.gov/youthonline/App/Default.aspx

Course Web Resources

• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality [AHRQ]. (2014). Guide to clinical preventive services. Retrieved from https://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/clinicians-prov…
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]. (2014). Principles of epidemiology in public health practice. An Introduction to applied epidemiology and biostatistics. (3rd ed.). Glossary. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/OPHSS/CSELS/DSEPD/SS1978/Gloss…
• Department of Health and Human Services. (2014). Leading health indicators. Retrieved from http://healthypeople.gov/2020/LHI/default.aspx
• Healthy People 2020. (2016). Topics and objectives. Retrieved from https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectiv…

Course PDF Web Resources

• Centers for Disease control and Prevention [CDC]. (2014). Principles of epidemiology in public health practice. An Introduction to applied epidemiology and biostatistics. (3rd ed.). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/ophss/csels/dsepd/ss1978/ss197…
• Guide to Clinical Preventive Services. (2014). Recommendations of the US preventive task force. Retrieved from https://archive.ahrq.gov/professionals/clinicians-…

Review the article cited below and answer the 5 questions that follow

Citation:

Throckmorton, T. & Etchegaray, J. (2007). Factors affecting incident reporting by registered nurses: The relationship of perceptions of the environment for reporting errors, knowledge of the Nursing Practice Act, and demographics on intent to report errors, Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 22(6), 400-412, doi.org/10.1016/j.jopan.2007.09.006

http://www.sciencedirect.com.ezproxy.mnsu.edu/science/article/pii/S1089947207002560?_rdoc=1&_fmt=high&_origin=gateway&_docanchor=&md5=b8429449ccfc9c30159a5f9aeaa92ffb

Questions to Answer:

• Why was the study done? What was the purpose of the study? (1 point)
• How was the study done? Who was included in the sample and how were they selected? (1 point) What variables were being measured in the study? (1 point)
• How many nurses responded to the survey compared to the number of nurses that the investigator’s hoped to have responded to the survey? (1 point)
• Discriminant analysis was used to classify the respondents- How many groups were established and what classification was used for each of these groups? (2 points)
• What was found? What were the characteristics of the nurses who indicated that they would report errors without injury? (2 points)

No title page, abstract or reference page are needed. Use the header
Critiquing Correlational Research Assignment (Week 4)

Supplemental Lab

Using any readings and at least 1 peer reviewed journal article, describe an emerging practice opportunity for Occupational Therapy Assistants in the context of health care and how it would impact policy state wide or
nationally. Please upload your peer reviewed journal article with your essay.

Please use at least 250 words to answer this question and adhere to the policies outlined in the Academic Policies and syllabus. Make sure you use proper APA formatting.

The income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows are three major financial statements that present varying snapshots of an organization’s financial position.
For this discussion, do the following:

• Locate an online resource (a link, article, or book, for example) pertaining to the financial statements and financial ratios and/or how either of these concepts is being used within the healthcare industry.
• In your discussion, examine the content and then share the resource (post your resource and use APA style). Summarize the resource(s) and what you find useful about it.

Few would argue against the notion that health care is a service most Americans need. After the rollout of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), one central question that came up for national debate was whether access to health care was a fundamental right or whether it was a privilege.

In a 1-2 page paper, written in APA format, address the following:

• Explain at least three (3) of the most common reasons why all Americans don’t have access to health care in the United States even after the ACA.
• Express your opinion about whether you think access to health care is a right or privilege. Explain your reasoning and provide references as needed to support your opinion.

Read this news story from the journal Nature on a genetic mutation that eliminates the ability to feel pain.

• How did scientists know that this was a genetic disorder?
• What gene is involved in this condition, and why how does a mutation in this gene prevent the sensation of pain?
• Why does this altered protein prevent pain sensation but not the sensation of touch, temperature, sight, or any other modality except pain? How is that possible?
• Based on the mechanism of this disease, would you expect the mutant allele to be recessive or dominant?
• Are the people affected by this mutation free of all types of pain?