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Read the assigned Hain & Fleck article, and discuss the following: ● What are the barriers to APN practice identified in the article? Describe these barriers in your own words. ● What are your impression of the barriers to APN Practice? (Are you surprised by these barriers? Is this new information to you? Have you ever been involved at the legislative level in nursing? Do these barriers concern you or motivate you toward becoming an APN?) ● Do these barriers represent Restraint of T...

Read the assigned Hain & Fleck article, and discuss the following:  What are the barriers to APN practice identified in the article? Describe these barriers in your own words.  What are your impression of the barriers to APN Practice? (Are you surprised by these barriers? Is this new information to you? Have you ever been involved at the legislative level in nursing? Do these barriers concern you or motivate you toward becoming an APN?)  Do these barriers represent Restraint of T...

Ms. Jones is a 28 year old well developed African American Female who presents to the office today complaining of increased shortness of breath as well as increase use and need of her inhaler that began two days ago. Ms. Jones has allergies to cats which exacerbate her asthma and has had recent exposure to 3 cats at her cousins, she also admits to sensitivty to seasonal allergies as well as dust. She admits to increased cough with wheeze but denies nasal drainage or a product...

Identity Theft Tips Social engineering can result not only in the disclosure of sensitive government information, but also in identify theft. To protect your identity: • Ask how information will be used before giving it out • Pay attention to credit card and bank statements • Avoid common names or dates for passwords and PINs • Pick up mail promptly • Shred personal documents • Refrain from carrying SSN card and passport • Order credit report annually To respond to ident...

• Review the sample documentation. May see short answers about it. ● Pearl of Wisdom… ● •When I learned S3 and S4 in undergraduate nursing school, I learned S3 is a gallop and I often heard this in ER and ICU with the bell of my stethoscope. ● •I heard ken tuck EE ken tuck EE ken tuck EE. ● •An S4 I learned in undergraduate nursing school too. This is often in diastolic heart failure, severe left ventricular hypertrophy, active cardiac ischemia. It goes S4, S1 S3. tenUHs...

Normal findings in elderly mouth/pharynx: ■ The lips have increased vertical markings and appear dryer. ■ The buccal mucosa is thinner, less vascular, and less shiny ■ Tongue may appear more fissures, and veins on its ventral surface ■ Oral tissues may be dryer (xerostomia) especially with medications ■ Natural teeth may be worn down, shortening the crown, and altering enamel thickness. General findings in elderly mouth/pharynx:  Chronic disease increases the burden of oral d...

1.Assessing orientation to person, place, and time helps determine State of consciousness most conditions, adult patients should be able to repeat a series of ____ numbers. five to eight 3.Recent memory may be tested by showing the patient four items and asking him or her to list the items about 10 minutes later 4.Which condition is considered progressive rather than reversible? Dementia 5.An older adult is administered the Set Test and scores a 14. The nurse interprets this score as in...

Key Point to Review - Health History STUDENT NOTES What are the concepts of developing a relationship with the patient? -Be flexible & eager to deal w/ Q and explanations -Be honest -Primary Objective- discover details about patient’s concern, explore expectations for the encounter, and display genuine interest, curiosity and partnership Clinical Pearls- each patient and each encounter w/ them is unique and part of the development of the patient relationship -Appropriate care satisf...

Select the correct statement regarding skin turgor. A. It reflects the elasticity of the skin. Correct B. It is measured by using skin calipers. C. It is used to assess hydration status in elderly patients. D. It is assessed in the dorsum of the hand in elderly patients. Skin turgor reflects the elastic quality of the skin. The skin is pinched up and then released. Calipers are used to measure skinfold thickness in the triceps to estimate body fat stores. Elderly persons naturally have ...

To reduce your exposure you should wear clothing with DOD logos and symbols.  False 2. Security is a team effort.  True 3. Which of the following is not an Antiterrorism Level I theme?  Counter-surveillance Surveillance Detection 1. You are stationed overseas and have been provided on-base housing. One day as you come out of your house you notice a delivery van belonging to one of the local vendors that works on your installation. It is parked a couple of houses down and a sing...