QUESTION Vital signs are one of the most important skill sets that a medical assistant can master. Please explain why this is so important. Also, does the way a patient feels affect their vital signs? If so, please provide 3 examples of symptoms a patient may feel that may influence their vital signs and explain what affect it has on blood pressure, pulse and respirations […]

QUESTION Why do patients sometimes use the hospital emergency department for nonurgent conditions?  What are the consequences?   As a hospital administrator what evidence-based practice suggestions would you make to the Board of Directors aimed at reducing nonurgent use of the hospital emergency department?   The current US health care system has an acute care focus. Should the focus continue to be on acute care or […]

QUESTION Discuss the biologic variables pertinent for Mexican Americans. Consider the connection between diabetes, hypertension and obesity. What factors contribute to those after immigrating to the US? Include likelihood of developing communicable diseases. ANSWER Biologic Variables and Health Disparities among Mexican Americans: A Holistic Perspective Introduction Mexican Americans are one of the largest and fastest-growing ethnic groups in the United States. As a diverse population, […]

QUESTION Discuss the focus of ethnographic analysis. How do you plan to account for such issues as bias, subjectivity, and objectivity in order to provide a quality and ethical ethnographic analysis? ANSWER Navigating Bias and Subjectivity in Ethnographic Analysis for Quality and Ethical Research Introduction Ethnographic analysis is a qualitative research method that focuses on understanding and interpreting the social and cultural contexts in which […]

QUESTION sing the GCU Library (notably the GCU Library: Nursing and Health Sciences Research Guide), find a database, journal, or other collection of resources that focuses on translational research. Select a population health problem or issue of interest from the available studies. What type of translational research is used for the study? Provide rationale as to why this is the best. with PICOT MODEL ANSWER […]

QUESTION Describe the learning activity wound care management and how it fits with your continuing competence goal. Make use of internet research and journal articles. (upto 250 words) How did your thinking and/or behavior change as a result of the learning. (upto 300 words) ANSWER  Advancing Competence in Wound Care Management Learning Activity – Wound Care Management To enhance my continuing competence as a nurse, […]

QUESTION Evidence-based practice project proposal. To identify a relevant problem, consider problems generally faced in nursing practice (coordination of health care, assessment, education, patient support, trauma prevention, recovery, health screenings, etc.). Use the “PICOT Draft” template to complete this assignment. Use a national, state or local population health care database to research indicators of disparity. Choose a mortality/morbidity indicator to identify a clinical problem or […]

QUESTION Name the microorganisms that commonly cause infections of the reproductive tract in males. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these forms of birth control: vasectomy, male condoms? ANSWER Microorganisms in Male Reproductive Tract Infections and Advantages/Disadvantages of Vasectomy and Male Condoms Introduction Infections of the male reproductive tract can result from various microorganisms, each with unique characteristics and implications for male reproductive health. […]

QUESTION Lisa is a 74-year-old woman who presents to the ER with shortness of breath and fever. Lisa has a 10-year hx of chronic bronchitis and 2 years ago she was also confirmed to have emphysema. Currently Lisa has a 4 day hx of a cold that has progressed to chest congestion and sinusitis. She also complains of a sore throat that makes swallowing difficult. […]

QUESTION Have you experienced these assessments? Which ones? Compare your responses to the presented information. Does your state require ongoing mandatory infection prevention education to be licensed as an RN? Cite information from your state. Compare your responses to the presented information. ANSWER Mandatory Infection Prevention Education for RN Licensure: A Comparative Analysis In the field of nursing, staying updated with best practices and ensuring […]