Entries by Daphne Hanson

Perspectives on nurse practitioner competencies

Which of the following is consistent with current perspectives on nurse practitioner competencies? The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties has developed a list of core I" competencies that all students should have upon graduation from a master’s program. B Nursing specialty organizations DO NOT publish competencies for NPs who provide I" care in specialty […]

Development of a home hospice within my healthcare organization

I am discussing the implementation of my chosen project plan for a chosen population- which is the development of a home hospice within my healthcare organization for our end-of-life patients. The question is: Articulate your vision of interagency coordinated care for this population. Consider how you would organize and consolidate care for this population. I […]

Hand hygiene in healthcare settings

Which of the following statements about hand hygiene in healthcare settings is true? A) Hand hygiene is only necessary before performing medical procedures. B) Hand hygiene should be practiced using soap and water only. C) Hand sanitizer is an effective alternative when soap and water are not available. D) Hand hygiene is optional for healthcare […]

The rationale for treatment of heart failure

The rationale for treatment of heart failure can be directed to: a. Enhancing cardiac contractility. Marked out of b. Reducing the workload on the failing heart by increasing the heart rate. increasing the workload on the failing heart by decreasing the heart rate d. Reduce cardiac workload by reducing heart rate and/or enhancing the force […]

The phenomenon of compartment syndrome

State the assessment for the patient’s neurovascular status, including the phenomenon of compartment syndrome. 9. Describe and demonstrate range-of-motion exercises and explain their purpose. 10. Identify complications caused by inactivity. er 11. Relate appropriate body mechanics to the techniques for turning, moving, and lifting the patient. 12. Discuss the use of the continuous passive motion […]

Chomsky’s nativist theory of language development

Some proponents of organismic, nativist views of language development, such as Chomsky and McNeil, purport that: linguistic structures are completely present at birth. What are the main features of Chomsky’s nativist theory of language development?The Nativist Theory – Suggests that we’re born with a specific language-learning area in our brain. Nativists believe that children are wired […]

Cognitive neuroscience studies

How can an understanding of cognitive neuroscience make sense of creativity and can it help develop and teach creativity How is neuroscience related to creativity? Can cognitive Neuroscience explain human creativity? Cognitive neuroscience studies have confirmed that educational training can improve an individual’s creative thinking. However, not all educational practices in creativity development have been demonstrated […]