Entries by Daphne Hanson

Principles of bio medic ethics

Hello professor and class, I hope all is well for everyone. The four principles of bio medic ethics are Autonomy, Justice, Beneficence, and Non-maleficence. These principles are important because they determine whether a medical practice is ethical. While all four are equally important, it is hard to accurately order them. Depending on the case different […]

Abdominal cholecystectomy

A 42-year-old patient is 3 days post-op from abdominal cholecystectomy. She is currently taking only antibiotics and hydrocodone. Today she complains of left calf pain just below the knee and states it is swollen, warm, and painful to touch. She denies other symptoms, significant history, or allergies. Discuss what questions you would ask the patient, […]

Define innate vs adaption immune response

BSN Midterm Study Guide Define acute vs chronic conditions Define innate vs adaption immune response Define modifiable vs non-modifiable risk factors Define active vs passive immunity Define local vs systemic infection Inflammatory response function. Immune response function? Key players? Autoimmune disease? Opportunistic vs nosocomial infections? Bacterial infection? Viral infection? Fungal infection? Parasite infection? Aging process? […]

Full-Spectrum Nursing Model

Mental Health Home Applying the Full-Spectrum Nursing Model A nurse employed by a temporary agency is assigned to a neurology unit for a 12-hour shift. On arrival, she discovers that the registered nurse (RN) assigned for the shift called in sick, leaving her with two nursing assistive personnel (NAPs) to provide client care and administer […]

Chronic disease management

An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is talking with a legislator about the need for a primary care clinic in an underserved area. Which of the following point should the APRN include to gain the legislator’s support? Select all that apply. Access to a regular primary care provider improves chronic disease management Primary care reduces […]