Entries by Daphne Hanson

Qualitative data collection?

Which of the following is true regarding qualitative data collection? Researchers can probe deeper using a questionnaire than an interview. It is relatively inexpensive to use questionnaires to collect anonymous data. No interaction with study’s participants is required when researchers are observing them. Anyone with strong interest in the topic can lead a focus group

Code of Ethics for Nurses

From the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Code of Ethics for Nurses, Element1 is ‘Nurses and People’.  In addition to the information given in the scenario, you are also aware that recovery staffs in the healthcare facility regularly administer narcotic analgesia as part of their pain management protocol. Provide two (2) examples of how EN Baxter […]

The Research team’s findings

Review the following article from the Reuters:  the research team’s findings, October 13, 2017 : https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-medicalerrors/after-medical-errors-patients-want-doctors-to-hear-them-out-idUSKBN1CI2ZH (Links to an external site.) Based on the research team’s findings do you think doctors are doing a good job notifying patients in regards to medical errors? Do you think a good Risk Management strategy is to Deny and Defend or to […]

Procedure affecting EN practice

QUESTION 7″Functions in accordance with the law, policies and procedure affecting EN practice”. The Standards for Practice: Enrolled Nurses, Standard 1, states; Identify how the Enrolled Nurse applied the Standards for Practice: Enrolled Nurses, Standard 1 in the scenario.  Include at least three (3) of the relevant indicators in your response

Prolaspe Cord

Prolaspe Cord. All labor and delivery team members must be able to recognize the signs of a prolapsed cord and initiate appropriate emergency interventions to relieve pressure on the cord until emergency delivery, usually, a cesarean delivery, can be accomplished. Prolonged cord compression (occlusion of blood flow to and from the fetus for longer than […]

Scope of practice

Identify if EN Baxter was working within her scope of practice during this scenario. Explain how you came to this conclusion, based on her actions. Remember the scope of practice for an Enrolled Nurse includes: ·       Implementing planned nursing care to achieve identified outcomes ·       Recognising and reporting changes in the health and functional status of individuals/ […]

A spontaneous Left pneumothorax

A 30-year-old woman with a history of cystic fibrosis was admitted to the hospital for management of a spontaneous left pneumothorax (collapse of her lung). She required urgent thoracostomy (chest tube) placement in the emergency department. The chest tube was connected to wall suction in order to promote re-expansion of her lung. Over the next […]

The Healthcare Facility Environment

Case Study, Chapter 38, The Healthcare Facility Environment Mr. Simms has been admitted to your extended care facility (ECF). He was transported directly from the hospital. Mr. Simms is highly functional but has been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), r The Healthcare Facility Environment heumatoid arthritis, and type 2diabetes. He can no longer […]

Sources of information about Healthcare trends

Research news and other sources of information about healthcare trends in the United States. Describe one trend and at least 3 implications the trend could have for financial planning within a healthcare organization, such as a hospital or clinic. include why the trend could have these implications. Support with researches and cited statements.

How does buspirone differ from The benzodiazepines?

 What is buspirone? How does buspirone differ from the benzodiazepines? 3.     Is buspirone appropriate for the treatment of dental anxiety? 4.     What are the adverse effects associated with buspirone? 5.     Would there be a problem if a dentist had to prescribe a sedating medication for or use one during treatment while taking buspirone? 6.     Would a benzodiazepine be the […]