Describe two of the three developmental processes—cognitive, physical, and social-emotional—and explain whether they were affected and/or changed in relation to the event/period of time

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“Post a brief description of the fictional human character (i.e., cartoon character, film/TV character, virtual character) and the event/period of time you selected. Describe two of the three developmental processes—cognitive, physical, and social-emotional—and explain whether they were affected and/or changed in relation to the event/period of time. Be specific in your post and provide examples. Use your Learning Resources to support your post. Use proper APA format and citations to support your explanation”

List examples of how you have computed and interpreted the measures to compare the extent of a disease.

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In this assignment, you will write a paper based on Chapters I – IV (SEE BELOW). It is important that we establish a solid foundation related to our knowledge and understanding of biostatics. The purpose of this paper is to reinforce comprehension of the core methods. Write a six page APA formatted paper not including the title page and reference page. Please use a minimum of six APA formatted references. Incorporate your approved topic, outline, and references from your Unit I Assignment into this research paper.

o Chapter 1: Overview of Biostatistics

o Chapter 2: Quantifying the Extent of Disease

o Chapter 3: Quantifying the Extent of Disease

o Chapter 4: Summarizing Data Collected in the Sample

Be sure to include the following within your paper:

Based on your readings and understanding of statistics, identify key activities and terminology related to biostatistics in public health and medical research.

How have you applied biological statistical procedures related to your course units? Please list specific examples and be sure to cite accordingly.

List examples of how you have computed and interpreted the measures to compare the extent of a disease.

Give specific data that has been used within a sample. How do we ensure the validity of this data?

What methods have you used to compute and interpret probability for biostatical analysis? Please discuss.

How have you proposed solutions to public health problems based on biostatistical methods?

Give examples of how you would define point estimate, standard error, confidence level, and margin of error.

How would you compare and contrast standard error and margin of error?

musculoskeletal disorders that affect children, such as congenital defects, bone infection, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, muscular dystrophy, musculoskeletal tumors, and nonaccidental trauma.

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This work should have an Introduction and a Conclusion

– It should have at least 3 current references

– APA format

– 2 to 3 pages

LEARNING RESOURCES

** Huether, S. E., & McCance, K. L. (2017). Understanding pathophysiology (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.

Chapter 38, “Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System”

This chapter covers the structure and function of bones, joints, and skeletal muscle. It also explores effects of aging on the musculoskeletal system.

Chapter 39, “Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function”

This chapter examines the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment of bone, joints, and skeletal muscle disorders. Additionally, it explores musculoskeletal tumors, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Chapter 40, “Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children”

This chapter includes musculoskeletal disorders that affect children, such as congenital defects, bone infection, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, muscular dystrophy, musculoskeletal tumors, and nonaccidental trauma.

** Arthritis Foundation. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.arthritis.org/

** Lupus Foundation of America. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.lupus.org/newsite/index.html

What type of financial impact could this have on the hospital? How would this affect a forecast of volume? 

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Your hospital has just been told that all of your cardiovascular surgeons are transferring their practice to a competitive hospital beginning next year. What type of financial impact could this have on the hospital? How would this affect a forecast of volume?

Please 1 full page. Thank you! (with references)

What teaching would you provide this patient to avoid heart failure symptoms?

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#1

A 17-year-old African American female from the inner city complains of severe chest and abdominal pain. Upon examination, the attending physician performs an EKG, chest x-ray, and an abdominal and chest clinical examination and finds nothing. Assuming she is drug seeking, he sends her home. She comes back to the ER 4 hours later and now you see the patient. She explains that she was running track this past afternoon at school and that despite being very hot (100 F) she pushed on. Afterwards, she starts feeling extensive pain in her chest and abdomen. She has jaundiced eyes, her blood pressure is 98/50, pulse is 112, T = 99.9 F, R = 28. The pain seems out of proportion to the physical findings. During a review of her medical history, she tells the provider that she has history of sickle cell anemia. At this time, it is determined that she is in a sickle cell crisis.

1. What is the etiology of sickle cell anemia?

2. Describe in detail the pathophysiological process of sickle cell anemia.

3. Identify hallmark signs identified from the physical exam and symptoms.

4. Describe the pathophysiology of complications of sickle cell anemia.

5. What teaching related to her diagnosis would you provide?

#2

Jesse is a 57-year-old male who presents with gradual onset of dyspnea on exertion and fatigue. He also complains of frequent dyspepsia with nausea and occasional epigastric pain. He states that at night he has trouble breathing especially while lying on his back. This is relieved by him sitting up. His vitals are 180/110, P = 88, T = 98.0 F, R = 20. After a thorough work-up, he is diagnosed with congestive heart failure.

1. What is the etiology of congestive heart failure?

2. Describe in detail the pathophysiological process of congestive heart failure.

3. Identify hallmark signs identified from the physical exam, diagnostic lab work and symptoms.

4. Describe the pathophysiology of complications of congestive heart failure

5. What teaching would you provide this patient to avoid heart failure symptoms?

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

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Initial Discussion Post

APA format 2 pages long with 3 references 1 from Walden University Library and chapter 2 from  Arcangelo, V. P., Peterson, A. M., Wilbur, V. &  Reinhold, J. A.  (Eds.). (2017). Pharmacotherapeutics  for advanced practice: A practical approach (4th ed.). Ambler, PA:  Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

discussion: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

As an advanced practice nurse assisting physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders, it is important to not only understand the impact of disorders on the body, but also the impact of drug treatments on the body. The relationships between drugs and the body can be described by pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Pharmacokinetics describes what the body does to the drug through absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion, whereas pharmacodynamics describes what the drug does to the body. When selecting drugs and determining dosages for patients, it is essential to consider individual patient factors that might impact the patient’s pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes. These patient factors include genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, behavior (i.e., diet, nutrition, smoking, alcohol, and illicit drug abuse), and/or pathophysiological changes due to disease. In this Discussion, you reflect on a case from your past clinical experiences and consider how a particular patient’s pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes altered his or her response to a drug.

To prepare:

  • Review Chapter 2 of the Arcangelo text and the Scott article in the Learning Resources. Consider the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
  • Reflect on your experiences, observations, and/or clinical practices from the last 5 years. Select a case from that time period that involves a patient whose individual differences in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic factors altered his or her anticipated response to a drug. When referring to your patient, make sure to use a pseudonym or other false form of identification. This is to ensure the privacy and protection of the patient.
  • Consider factors that might have influenced the patient’s pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes, such as genetics (including pharmacogenetics), gender, ethnicity, age, behavior, and/or possible pathophysiological changes due to disease.
  • Think about a personalized plan of care based on these influencing factors and patient history in your case study.

By Day 3

Post a description of the case you selected. Then, describe the factors that might have influenced the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes of the patient from the case you selected. Finally, explain details of the personalized plan of care that you would develop based on influencing factors and patient history in your case.

By Day 6

Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days by suggesting additional patient factors that might have influenced the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes of the patients in their case studies. In addition, suggest how the personal care plan might change if the age of the patient were different and if the patient had a comorbid condition, such as renal failure, heart failure, or liver failure.

describe 5 different coping strategies used by elite athletes

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Training Skills

Psychological Skills Training, 250 Words APA Format

describe 5 different coping strategies used by elite athletes. Which do you feel has the greatest application to your environment? Why?

Reference

References:

Body Building.com (2011) Psychological skills training: Critical to athlete’s success. Retrieved from http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/psychological-skills-training.htm

Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. (2011) Foundations of sport and exercise psychology (6th ed.) Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics

 

Design a Psychological Skills Training program for a collegiate athlete of your choice.

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A-Plus Writer

Title:: Psychological Skills Training

After reviewing our assigned readings and the following websites:

http://www.sportpsych.org/nine2.html

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/psychological-skills-training.htm

Design a 3-5 page Psychological Skills Training program for a collegiate athlete of your choice. Select an athlete (a real live individual, not made up) and the sport, explain the issues, and then create a comprehensive Psychological Skills Training Program.

You must include at least the following strategies discussed in our readings:

Goal-setting

Stress Management tools

Achievement Motivation

Imagery

Self-talk

in addition, you must illustrate how and where your strategies apply in the  education phase, acquisition phase and practice phase.

Your paper must be formatted according to APA standards, including a title page, margins, and documentation. APA in-text documentation and end references are required.

 Complete the Self-Inventory of Ethical Behaviors

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8 Psychology Questions

Each question has to be answered by its self and have to have a citation that matches a reference at the bottom.  Must be less than 5% on turn it in with each question.

1.1 Complete the Self-Inventory of Ethical Behaviors. Select the five behaviors that you consider to be the most serious violations of ethical practice. What are the reasons for your selection of these behaviors? Explain.

This discussion question meets the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.6.g. Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for designing and facilitating groups.

1.2 Identify the personal characteristics of an effective group leader. What are the three most important skills for group counselors to have? Explain your answer.

This discussion question meets the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.6.d. Characteristics and functions of effective group leaders.

2.1 Many recovery groups focused on substance use are based on religious and spiritual practices. Do you think this is beneficial? Explain your answer.

This discussion question meets the following CACREP Standards:

2.F.6.d. Characteristics and functions of effective group leaders.

2.F.6.f. Types of groups and other considerations that affect conducting groups in varied settings.

2.2 What are some specific goals and methods you may incorporate into group counseling that might be shaped by your culture? Describe the approach you can use that considers yours and the group member’s culture backgrounds.

This discussion question meets the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.6.c. Therapeutic factors and how they contribute to group effectiveness.

This discussion question meets the following NASAC Standard: 94) Describe and summarize client behavior within the group for the purpose of documenting the client’s progress and identifying needs/issues that may require modification of the treatment plan.

3.1 Conflict typically appears when a group is in transition. State several forms of conflict you can expect in the types of groups you will lead. Consider group members suffering with substance use disorders. What are your own reactions to conflict? How will this influence your ability to help members recognize and work through conflicts?

This discussion question meets the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.6.b. Dynamics associated with group process and development.

This discussion question meets the following NASAC Standards:

90) Perform the actions necessary to start a group, including: determining group type, purpose, size, and leadership; recruiting and selecting members; establishing group goals and clarifying behavioral ground rules for participating; identifying outcomes; and determining criteria and methods for termination or graduation from the group.

92) Facilitate group growth within the established ground rules, and precipitate movement toward group and individual goals by using methods consistent with group type.

3.2 How could the use of role-plays among group members facilitate the goals of early and transition stage groups? What purpose could role-plays serve for individual members and for the group as a whole?

This discussion question meets the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.6.b. Dynamics associated with group process and development.

4.1 What are three symptoms that you might observe in a final group meeting that might indicate that the group had been successful in achieving its primary purpose and goals? What are three symptoms that might indicate that the group had not been successful?

This discussion question meets the following NASAC Standard: 93) Understand the concepts of “process” and “content,” and shift the focus of the group when such an intervention will help the group move toward its goals.

4.2 What factors would cause you to initiate follow-up contacts with one or more group members after group termination? What would be the purpose of such contacts?

This discussion question meets the following NASAC Standards:

90) Perform the actions necessary to start a group, including: determining group type, purpose, size, and leadership; recruiting and selecting members; establishing group goals and clarifying behavioral ground rules for participating; identifying outcomes; and determining criteria and methods for termination or graduation from the group.

93) Understand the concepts of “process” and “content,” and shift the focus of the group when such an intervention will help the group move toward its goals.

 Identify and discuss the three primary styles of leadership used in family decision making

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Leadership Styles

 Identify and discuss the three primary styles of leadership used in family decision making. Which style is most prominent in your family and how effective is it in producing positive outcomes?

  The three primary leadership styles of leadership used by families in decision making are transactional, transformational, and laissez-faire (James, 2012).

Moore, T.J. & Asay, S. M. (2012). Categorization of Needs. In Family resource management . Sage Publications

My family’s leadership style is transformational leadership. My husband and I both share in the decisions we make regarding our household.