Entries by Daphne Hanson

Passive-aggressive personalities

Which of the following are symptoms consistent with patients with passive-aggressive personalities? I" Passive-aggressive patients are more dramatic than those with borderline personality disorder. Passive-aggressive patients are more openly aggressive than patients with histrionic or borderline personality disorder. Passive-aggressive patients are more emotional than patients with a narcissistic personality disorder. Passive-aggressive patients are more flamboyant […]

The highest level of accountability for professional practice

NP core competencies for INDEPENDENT practice include all of the following EXCEPT: A Maintains a collaboration agreement with a physician B Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice. C Practices independently managing previously diagnosed and undiagnosed patients. Practices patient-centered care recognizing cultural diversity and the patient or designee as a full partner in […]

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 B Nursing specialty organizations DO NOT publish competencies for NPs who provide I" care in specialty […]

National Patient Safety Goals

Review the Millie Larsen case update within this assignment, read the questions, and consult your resources–particularly the texts and National Patient Safety Goals website concerning Hospital Chapter, Goal 7, NPSG.07.01.01 and NSPG.07.03.01. Brainstorm ideas and formulate your responses. Use the Braden Scale form to score her skin risk; access the Braden Scale form through the […]

Postpartum psychosis

Which of the following is not consistent with what is known about postpartum psychosis? Symptoms of postpartum psychosis can often begin within days of the delivery. B The average time of onset of symptoms of postpartum psychosis is within 2 to 3 weeks of delivery. Florid psychotic symptoms are usually preceded by prodromal signs such […]

Explain the mechanism of action of methylphenidate

Explain the mechanism of action of methylphenidate. What is considered first-line treatment (pharmacotherapy) for ADHD? What is the second-line treatment? (You may need to research this, please provide a reference for your answer). Read the following scenario. There is no “right answer.” Please support your answer with evidence A twelve-year-old patient with a diagnosis of […]

How the Electronic Health Record (EHR) can be used to promote evidence-based practice

Describe the process of how the Electronic Health Record (EHR) can be used to promote evidence-based practice. Use a specific problem (it can be a patient or administrative issue) of interest as an example in this explanation, for example, reducing high 30-day readmission rates for CHF patients or reducing high rates of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract […]