Month: August 2020

Prompt 1: Orwell employs many rhetorical strategies to examine the effects oppression has the oppressor. Use the following questions to guide your discussion of this essay:- What is Orwell\’s goal in relating this incident? What does this event symbolize for him?- Orwell opens the essay with the statement,  I was hated by large numbers of people. ” What impact does that line have on readers? Does it do more than simply attract attention? – Discuss the figurative language Orwell uses on page 223 to describe the death of the elephant. What images and details does he use to create a sense of honor? Prompt 2: In the essay\” How to Mark a Book\”(pp.354-357), Mortimer Adler gives readers a set of instructions or directions on how to perform a specific task. Use the following questions to guide your discussion of his essay: – This essay was published more than sixty years ago . Are Alder\’s suggestions any different from the study skills you may have learned in high school or college? Explain

Write an essay 500-700 word critical response the article. Begin by introducing the article and the author in the 1st time, next summarize the main points of the article, Finally, interrgate the article with criyicla questions such as: What aspects of the authors positions did you find compelling? Why ? Are there any weaknesses , and support your assessments with a close reading of the article. Work in atleast one question from the article

Domestic Violence Case Study

Work type:   Case study

Format:         APA

Pages:            2 pages ( 550 words, Double spaced

Academic level:       Master’s

Subject or discipline:         Health Care

Title:   Case Study 1 | Domestic Violence Case Study

Number of sources:           2

Paper instructions:

In Part 2, individually summarize a written analysis of your interpretations of real-world environmental health cases and examine any environmental health factors and implications for possible research, assessment, and problem solving.

 

1. Complete steps 11 through 14 in the worksheet individually.
2. Compose a summary that includes your takeaways and a reflection (step 14 in the worksheet).

Case Study #1 – Domestic Violence Case Study [DOWNLOAD] (ADDITIONAL MATERIALS)

3.What are some of the key issues here? What are the vulnerability factors in relation to Netty? What are the risk factors involved for Netty and her unborn child? What is the appropriate course of action for you?

Cite at least 2 scholarly resources to support your responses to steps 11 through 14.

Assignment Requirements

1.Identify immediate and basic issues within the case study, including the problem at hand, its significance, and related assumptions.

2.Describe any missing information, risk factors, alternative strategies and negative outcomes.

3.Define a problem statement (see example provided in the Case Study Analysis Preparation worksheet).

4.Develop an action and implementation plan.

5.Summarize take-aways and reflections on the process, as well as the viability of the plan.

Assignment Scope

Citation requirements: 2

Word count: 600

APA formatting

Title page

Reference page

Plagiarism submission for Part 2 only

11. Preferred Alternative and Rationale for Choice
12. Problem Statement

‣ Issue

‣ Impact

‣ End state

13. Develop an Action and Implementation Plan
14. Describe takeaways and reflections

‣ Describe any biases

‣ How did your background and culture influence your decision-making? (ASIAN BACKGROUND)

‣ Throughout the process, how did you consider “patterns of behavior” and

“structures”? (see image below)

‣ How did your team perform?

PLEASE LET WRITER KNOW IF ANY QUESTIONS ASK BEFORE WRITING

 

Preventing Sexual Violence

Work type:   Discussion Essay

Format:         Other : Other (See instructions)

Pages:            1 pages ( 275 words, Double spaced

Academic level:       Master’s

Subject or discipline:         Health Care

Title:   Discussion | Preventing Sexual Violence

Number of sources:           2

Paper instructions:

Review

To prepare for this discussion, review the assigned reading for the week as well as:

 

Violence Against Women – It’s a Men’s Issue: Jackson Katz (00:19:07)(opens in new window)

https://youtube.com/watch?v=KTvSfeCRxe8%3Frel%3D0%26autoplay%3D1%26iv_load_policy%3D3

From Systematic Review to Call for Action: In Search of Evidence-Based

Interventions to Decrease Intimate Partner Violence in Rural Hispanic

American Women (APU Library Login required) (opens in new window) (ADDITIONAL MATERIALS)

Current Reports on Perinatal Intimate Partner Violence (APU Library Login required) (opens in new window) (ADDITIONAL MATERIALS)

Gender-Based Disparities in the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Adult Health: Findings From a National Study in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (opens in new window) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5450265/

Respond

Sexual violence is a serious public health problem that affects millions of women and men. In the United States, 1 in 5 women have experienced completed or attempted rape, and about 1 in 15 men have been forced to penetrate someone in their lifetime. Most victims first experience sexual violence before the age of 25. Statistics underestimate the problem because many victims do not tell police, family, or friends about the violence. Sexual violence impacts health in many ways and can lead to long-term physical and mental health problems. For example, victims may experience chronic pain, headaches, and sexually transmitted diseases. They are often fearful or anxious and may have problems trusting others. The resulting anger and stress can lead to eating disorders, depression, and even suicidal thoughts.

 

1. How could the application of Christian values and behavioral standards help to reduce the incidence of sexual violence?
2. How do sexuality inequalities impact the overall health and well-being of communities and victims of sexual violence?
3. What are some social and cultural factors that have influenced the development of individual and society health?

Discussion Requirements

Initial Posts: 250-300 words

Reference at least 2 scholarly resources

APA formatted references in posts

 

Pertussis

Work type:   Case study

Format:         APA

Pages:            3 pages ( 825 words, Double spaced

Academic level:       Master’s

Subject or discipline:         Health Care

Title:   Case Study 1 | Pertussis

Number of sources:           1

Paper instructions:

Review the case study, “Pertussis.”

Please review CASE STUDY ANALYSIS in Additional materials

Compose a summary that includes your takeaways and a reflection (step 14 in the worksheet).

Cite at least 2 scholarly resources to support your responses to steps 11 through 14.

Submit your completed worksheet, including your summary by the specified deadline.

Assignment Requirements

Identify immediate and basic issues within the case study, including the problem at hand, its significance and related assumptions.

Describe any missing information, risk factors, alternative strategies, and negative outcomes.

Define a problem statement (see the example provided in the Case Study Analysis Preparation worksheet).

Develop an action and implementation plan.

Summarize takeaways and reflections on the process, as well as the viability of the plan.

Assignment Scope

Citation requirements: A minimum of 2 scholarly citations

Word count: 800 words. A minimum of 300 words for your summary in Step 14

APA formatting including:

Title page

Reference page

Plagiarism submission for Part 2 only

11. Preferred Alternative and Rationale for Choice
12. Problem Statement

‣ Issue

‣ Impact

‣ End state

13. Develop an Action and Implementation Plan
14. Describe takeaways and reflections

‣ Describe any biases

‣ How did your background and culture influence your decision-making? ASIAN BACKGROUND/CULTURE

‣ Throughout the process, how did you consider “patterns of behavior” and

“structures”? (see image below)

‣ How did your team perform?

PLEASE ASK THE WRITER IF HE HAS ANY QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE WRITING. THANK YOU

 

Defining Gender and Sex in Public Health

Work type:   Discussion Essay

Format:         APA

Pages:            1 pages ( 275 words, Double spaced

Academic level:       Master’s

Subject or discipline:         Health Care

Title:   Discussion | Defining Gender and Sex in Public Health

Number of sources:           2

Paper instructions:

Review

Review these resources in preparation for this week’s discussion.

 

Why Gender Equality is Good for Everyone – Men Included (00:15:58) (opens in new window) https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_kimmel_why_gender_equality_is_good_for_everyone_men_included

Is Anatomy Destiny? (00:18:48) (opens in new window)

Gender Development Research in Sex Roles: Historical Trends and Future Directions (opens in new window)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3131694/

Gender Nonconforming Youth: Current Perspectives (opens in new window)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5448699/

Embedding Concepts of Sex and Gender Health Differences into Medical Curricula (opens in new window)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3601631/

 

Respond

 

In recent years, more attention in the popular media and academic research has focused on defining the terms “sex” and “gender”. The term “sex” refers to the physiological differences between females and males, such as reproductive organs (ovaries versus testes) and hormones (estrogen versus testosterone).

 

The term “gender” is defined as cultural or societal expectations of men and women based on their sex. Since the 1980s, discussion in the United States and in other Western countries has challenged the dogma that sex and gender do not change from birth and in more recent years has led to a more widespread acknowledgment that gender can change. In the past, people tended to have very clear ideas about what was appropriate to each sex, and anyone behaving differently was regarded as deviant. However, there is growing acceptance of a more diverse concept of gender as a continuum rather than a dichotomy (men versus women).

 

1.How does the relationship between the ways in which culture and society define the terms “sex” and “gender” influence public health policy and healthcare delivery?

2.How have the topics of gender and sexuality in America and associated academic research interests changed over time?

3.How do the faith based perspectives influence how sex and gender roles are defined, and how have these perspectives changed over the last 25 years?

Discussion Requirements

Initial Posts: 250-300 words

Reference at least 2 scholarly resources

APA formatted references in posts

 

“Pertussis”  case study and discuss how the social determinants of health and understanding of the social-ecological model may help to better understand the needs of this community and mitigate the impact of infectious disease spread in this community.

Work type:   Discussion Essay

Format:         APA

Pages:            1 pages ( 275 words, Double spaced

Academic level:       Master’s

Subject or discipline:         Health Care

Title:   Discussion | Social Determinants of Health

Number of sources:           2

Paper instructions:

Read the “Pertussis” [DOWNLOAD] case study and discuss how the social determinants of health and understanding of the social-ecological model may help to better understand the needs of this community and mitigate the impact of infectious disease spread in this community.

Read the Executive Summary of Closing the gap in a generation: Health equity through action on the social determinants of health. (opens in new window)

https://www.who.int/social_determinants/thecommission/finalreport/en/

 

Respond And Discuss

The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest that the social-ecological model be used to better understand health and the effect of potential prevention strategies.¹ The four-level social-ecological model also plays an important role in prevention strategy implementation and determining the impact of the top public health issues. This model considers the complex interplay between individual, interpersonal, community, and societal factors. It allows us to understand the range of factors that put people at risk for poor health outcomes. The overlapping rings (i.e., individual / community) in the model illustrate how factors at one level influence factors at another level.

 

After reading the “Pertussis,” please respond to the following questions:

 

1. What are some steps that could have been taken to prepare local health departments, in anticipation of the disease spreading to their areas?
2. What were some of the strengths and limitations to the unified command structure in this outbreak?

 

Initial Post: 250–300 words

Reference at least 2 scholarly resources

APA formatted references in posts

English 101 HANDOUT FOR: Distinguishing Aggressive, Assertive, and Deferential Forms of Communication

 

Work type:   Coursework

Format:         Other : Other (See instructions)

Pages:            1 pages ( 275 words, Double spaced

Academic level:       Undergrad. (yrs 1-2)

Subject or discipline:         English 101

Title:   Writer’s choice

Number of sources:           2

Paper instructions:

HANDOUT FOR: Distinguishing Aggressive, Assertive, and Deferential Forms of Communication

 

 

Instructions:

Listed below are five scenarios that describe a situation and your goal in the situation. For each scenario, write an aggressive, an assertive, and a deferential statement expressing your goal.

______________________________________________________________________________

 

Example:

Scenario: You need to study for an examination, but your boyfriend/girlfriend really wants to go out for dinner and a movie.

 

Aggressive response: I don’t care about your preferences. I’m not going out tonight.

 

Assertive response: I’d like to go out tomorrow or this weekend, but I have to study tonight.

 

Deferential response: I guess studying isn’t really that important. We can go out if you want to.

______________________________________________________________________________

 

Scenario 1: You think your roommate is angry with you, but you have no idea why and she/he denied being angry when you stated your perception. But she/he is acting very distant and unfriendly.

 

Aggressive response:

 

Assertive response:

 

Deferential response:

 

 

 

Scenario 2: One of your close friends asks to borrow your car. Normally, you wouldn’t mind lending your car to a friend, but this person has a record of speeding and being careless behind the wheel. You can’t afford to have your car wrecked.

 

Aggressive response:

 

Assertive response:

 

Deferential response:

 

 

Scenario 3: A close friend asks you about something very personal. You want to show that you trust the friend, but you don’t want to discuss this topic—even with a close friend.

 

Aggressive response:

 

Assertive response:

 

Deferential response:

 

 

 

Scenario 4: Ten days ago you lent $20.00 to one of your co-workers with the agreement that he would repay you within a week. He has not repaid the money, nor has he offered any explanation. You need the loan repaid.

 

Aggressive response:

 

Assertive response:

 

Deferential response:

 

 

 

Scenario 5: One of the people in a group to which you belong tells racist and sexist jokes. You find the jokes very offensive, but you don’t want to create tension in the group or make the person who tells the jokes feel bad. You just want the jokes to stop.

 

Aggressive response:

 

Assertive response:

 

Deferential response:

 

 

 

 

 

 

HANDOUT FOR: Transforming Defensive Communication

Into Supportive Communication

 

Instructions:

Listed below are 6 statements that use language that cultivates defensive communication climates. Following each statement listed below, write out an alternative statement that is more likely to build a supportive communication climate. Follow directions for the type of supportive language to use.

 

Example: Change evaluation to description.

 

EVALUTION: You are such a whiner.​​​

DESCRIPTION: You seem to be making a lot of complaints lately.

 

1. Change certainty to provisionalism.

 

CERTAINTY: The right thing to do is crystal clear.

PROVISIONALISM:

 

2. Change strategy to spontaneity.

 

STRATEGY: Don’t you owe me a favor from when I typed that paper for you last term?

SPONTANEITY:

 

3. Change evaluation to description

 

EVALUATION: You’re acting very immaturely.

DESCRIPTION:

 

4. Change control orientation to problem orientation.

 

CONTROL ORIENTATION: I think we should move where I have the good job offer since I’ll make a bigger salary than you anyway.

PROBLEM ORIENTATION:

 

5. Change superiority to equality.

 

SUPERIORITY: I can’t believe you got yourself into such a dumb predicament.

EQUALITY:

 

6. Change neutrality to empathy.

 

NEUTRALITY: I don’t want to get involved in your disagreement with your parents.

EMPATHY:

Case Study: Dag Barstow

Scenario:

Dag is a 2-year-old boy whose father brings him to the pediatrician’s office with a chief complaint of a purple rash on his legs. The nurse notes that Dag has symmetrical purple patches on his buttocks and lower extremities. There is no associated urticaria (raised wheals that may itch) or erythema (redness). The nurse notes that Dag has nonpitting edema (swelling) of his scalp, eyelids, lips, ears, and scrotum, and the dorsal surfaces of his hands and feet.

​His vital signs are as follows: blood pressure is 98/59 mm Hg, oral temperature is 99.0°F (37.2°C), heart rate is 88 beats per minute, and respiratory rate is 25 breaths per minute. Dag’s weight today is 28 pounds (12.7 kg).

​Further assessment shows that no joint pain or swelling is noted. Dag’s knees, ankles, hips, wrists, elbows, and shoulders have full range of motion. His lung sounds are clear bilaterally, and his heartbeat is regular and without murmur. His oral mucous membranes are slightly sticky or dry. No erythema, petechiae, or purpura is noted in the oral cavity. His nares are patent, and his pupils are equal and reactive to light.

​Dag’s tympanic membranes are pearly gray with good landmarks. His neck is supple and without lymphadenopathy. His skin turgor is rapid (< 2 seconds). Dag’s urine color is dark yellow. He is complaining of cramping abdominal pain without vomiting. His father says that he has some nausea and his appetite is decreased. Dag only ate half of his breakfast today. The father also noticed that his last bowel movement had some mucus. Dag’s stool is positive for occult blood. His urinalysis is positive for blood, casts, and protein.

​Dag is diagnosed with Henoch-Schönlein purpura with edema and gastrointestinal involvement. Because Dag has renal involvement, he is admitted to the hospital for medical treatment.

 

Critical Thinking Questions

1. What complications might Dag encounter secondary to his diagnosis of Henoch-Schönlein purpura?​

 

 

2. What are the priority nursing diagnoses at this time?

 

 

3. What are the expected nursing outcomes related to this scenario?

 

Case Study: Maria Gonzales

Work type:   Case study

Format:         Other : Other (See instructions)

Pages:            1 pages ( 275 words, Double spaced

Academic level:       Undergrad. (yrs 1-2)

Subject or discipline:         Nursing

Title:   Writer’s choice

Number of sources:           0

Paper instructions:

Chapter 27

Case Study: Maria Gonzales

Scenario: The triage nurse at a local pediatric clinic receives a call from the mother of a 4-year-old girl named Maria. Maria has polycystic kidney disease. For the past 2 days Maria has been extremely thirsty and going to the bathroom constantly. For the past 2 nights Maria has wet the bed.

The nurse asks Maria’s mother the following questions:

​​Has Maria had a fever recently?

Does Maria complain of painful urination (dysuria)?

How often is Maria urinating?

Is there an odor to her urine?

What color is Maria’s urine?

Has Maria had any diarrhea?

Is Maria active and playful?

Has Maria lost any weight recently?

Maria’s mother reports that she has not had a fever, dysuria, or diarrhea. There is no odor to Maria’s urine and it is clear in color. However, Maria’s mother reports that she is urinating about every 15 minutes and that she is not playful. The nurse asks Maria’s mother to bring her to the clinic today for further evaluation.

When Maria arrives at the clinic, the nurse obtains her vital signs. Maria’s oral temperature is 99.0°F (37.2°C). Her blood pressure is 88/50 mm Hg, radial pulse is 110 beats per minute, and respiratory rate is 30 breaths per minute. Maria’s weight today is 40 pounds (18.2 kg). The nurse notes that Maria weighed 44 pounds (20 kg) at her 4-year checkup just 1 month ago. Maria has poor skin turgor and her mucous membranes are dry and sticky. The nurse notes that Maria’s skin color is pale but there are no rashes. Her pupils are equal and reactive to light. Maria’s neck is supple and without lymphadenopathy. Her lung sounds are clear bilaterally and with unlabored respirations, and heart sounds are regular and without a murmur. Maria’s abdomen is soft, with active bowel sounds in all four quadrants. Her radial pulses are 3+ bilateral and strong.

The pediatrician orders a urinalysis and a basic metabolic profile. The urinalysis reveals a low specific gravity of 1.002 g/mL. Glucose in urine is negative. Maria’s sodium is 166 mEq/L and her blood glucose level is 100 mg/dL.

The pediatrician suspects nephrogenic diabetes insipidus secondary to the lack of the kidney’s appropriate response to normal levels of ADH. It can be caused by drugs or chronic disorders, such as kidney failure, sickle cell disease, or polycystic kidney disease. The pediatrician decides to admit Maria to the hospital for a water deprivation test.

 

Critical Thinking Questions

1. What is your analysis of the findings from this scenario?

 

 

2. What are the priority nursing diagnoses at this time?

 

 

3. What are the expected nursing outcomes related to this scenario?

 

 

4. Discuss the nursing interventions related to this scenario.