What are the criteria for a substance use disorder? If your client asked you “What is the difference between substance abuse and substance dependence? ”  How would you explain (teach). Many people are described as having duel diagnosis.  What does that mean?

and how would that impact your nursing treatment of that person?

How would you go about prioritizing what issue you would treat first?

 

4.  Many people have a substance abuse disorder yet so many people are not identified or treated for this disorder.  What are some reasons cited in the text regarding failure to detect substance abuse disorders and failure to provide treatment?

5. Review some methods used to screen for substance abuse disorders?  What is CAGE?

6.  What is the legal limit of blood alcohol content with a breathe device?  What is the level that could cause death?  Is that true for everyone?  can the levels change?  why or why not?

7.  Explain briefly what is alcohol withdrawal?  what happens in the body?

What is the treatment course for alcohol withdrawal?  is it life threatening?  What is the most significant concern with alcohol withdrawal?

8.  What medications are used when a person is going thru  active withdrawal from alcohol?

How long does withdrawal typically last?

What are the common symptoms of alcohol withdrawal?

Dissemination of Evidence-based practice and research, such as presenting results at a conference or writing an article for a journal, is an important part of professional practice. Identify one professional journal and one nursing or health care conference where you might present your project. Discuss why each of your choices is the best option for you to disseminate your new knowledge.

Please respond to the following questions based upon these course objectives: Analyze how policies influence the structure and financing of health care, practice, and health outcomes. Develop institutional, local, state, and/or federal policy initiatives.

• Consider the role of government and various professional organizations in the process of planning and implementing policies at management levels for diverse healthcare environments.
• Examine the effect of legal, ethical, and regulatory processes on nursing practice (and/or change to providers), healthcare delivery, and outcomes while maintaining balance with administrative and fiscal responsibilities.
• Interpret research, bringing the nursing perspective, alongside the perspectives of their administrative colleagues, for policymakers and stakeholders.
• Advocate for policies that improve the health of the public and the profession of nursing and health care administration.

Please answer the following questions with supporting examples and full explanations.

• For each of the learning objectives, provide an analysis of how the course supported each objective.
• Explain how the material learned in this course, based upon the objectives, will be applicable to professional application.

Reflect back on your journey through this course and answer the following:

• What was the most valuable thing you learned in this course?

The Administrative Simplification Compliance Act of 2001 requires that all Medicare claims be submitted electronically. Discuss vulnerabilities in the protection of electronic health information. Identify and discuss specific resources or federal agencies that you will utilize to remain informed and current in public health trends and practices.