Entries by Daphne Hanson

Study of community and public health

Think about your own career path. Discuss the ways you believe the study of community and public health relates to your current or future career goals. Share an area of community and public health you are most interested in. Give an specific example of a component of that area you would like to either work […]

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

The ABC Hospital is a 600-bed community hospital that serves a population of about 800k. One of their key performance measures is 30-days hospital readmission rate for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), it has been reported that the readmission rate is twice the expected readmission. This is a major concern for the hospital, funders, and the patients, such […]

Building a treatment plan

Josie was born in Sault Ste. Marie amphetamine-dependent. She was a tiny baby (3.5lbs) and stayed in the NICU for weeks after her birth. Once she was strong enough for discharge she was placed in foster care. Her mother was told by Child Protective Services that she would need to complete treatment prior to being […]

Administering antibiotic dose

A nurse is checking the calculation of an registered nurse who is preparing to administer a loading dose of antibiotic 2mg/kg IV to a patient who weighs 60 kilograms. The amount available is 40 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer. Use a leading zero, not use trailing zero. (Explain step by step)