What is the link between sepsis and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)?

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CC is a previously healthy 27-year-old man admitted to the critical care unit after an accident in which he was hit by a car and dragged along the pavement for nearly 100 feet. He suffered a frontal contusion, fractured clavicle and ribs, and extensive abrasions on his arms, legs, side, back, and buttocks. On admission, he was tachycardic, hypotensive, unresponsive, and ventilating poorly. He was placed on a mechanical ventilator and given IV fluids for the treatment of his shock. CC responded well to fluids, with an increase in blood pressure and an improvement in urine output.

  1. Based on his case history and responsiveness to fluid therapy, what type of shock was CC experiencing?
  2. What other clinical findings would be helpful in confirming the type of shock? Why?
  3. Because of his many open wounds and invasive lines, CC is at risk for sepsis and septic shock. What clinical findings would suggest that this complication has developed?
  4. What is the link between sepsis and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)?

research an historical figure in the public health world, their contribution to public health, and how their work helped shape the public health system.

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you will be researching an historical figure in the public health world, their contribution to public health, and how their work helped shape the public health system. Furthermore, you will be analyzing how their contribution from the past continues to contribute to today’s public health system and how it might guide future work within the industry.

Follow this outline to help formulate your paper or presentation:

 

ACTION:  Write a paper about this historical figure and their associated public health topic

 

Franklin D. Roosevelt/Health care administration

 

 

ACTION: Research the individual’s background

 

GRADED ELEMENT: Describe your selected person’s biographical background (i.e. experience).

HELP: This can include resume elements such as birthdate, location, education, and brief statement of their contribution to public health. (Reminder: biographical information can be easily plagiarized. Please do not copy from your biographical websites. Paraphrase and/or quote and cite everything according to APA.)

ACTION: Research the barriers and issue of the time

 

GRADED ELEMENT: Analyze the climate of the time period in terms of political, socioeconomic, environmental and technological context in which this person worked

HELP: Think about whether this person was up against resistance or was their work welcomed. [For example, if you were writing on Abraham Lincoln and the abolition of slavery, you would note that slavery was prevalent and accepted at the time and the change was welcomed by some and rejected by others]

 

GRADED ELEMENT: Examine the personal beliefs of your person that prompted this work.

HELP: You are basically addressing the question: “Why did this person get involved with the issue at the time?” [In continuing the Lincoln example above, you would note that black people were considered property, not people; yet Lincoln believed everyone had equal rights regardless of skin color].

ACTION: Think about how this person overcame the barriers and issues

 

GRADED ELEMENT: Examine how this individual overcame and/or confronted any adversities to succeed in his/her task

HELP: Questions to consider: What did the person specifically do? Did they have any allies? How did their actions succeed/fail?

ACTION: Think about the importance of the contribution to community/public health at the time

 

GRADED ELEMENT: Describe the final outcome of this individual’s contribution to community and/or public health

HELP: Think about this question: What occurred as a result of this person’s action?

 

GRADED ELEMENT: Explain what his/her contribution did for overall community and/or public health at the time

HELP: Think about this question: What was the purpose for the community and/or nation? [In the Lincoln example, the explanation would involve a national recognition of human rights of all people, regardless of skin color]

 

GRADED ELEMENT: Explain why this contribution was so important at that particular point in history

HELP: Think about this question: What made this important for our nation? [In the Lincoln example, you would answer the question: Why was it so important that Lincoln freed the slaves?]

 

 

Written Paper

 

Must be at least 4 pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

 

 

Must include a separate title page with the following:

Title of paper

Students name

Course name and number

Instructor’s name

Date submitted

Must use at least four scholarly sources (one of those may be the course text).

Must document all sources in APA style.

 

Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style.

After completing the study guide and exam prep, do you feel that taking the CMAA exam will add value to your degree?

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Review and reflect on the knowledge you have gained from the exam prep and case studies. Based on your review and reflection, write at least 3 paragraphs on the following:

  • Did you find the case studies provided you with a real-life situation that required critical thinking to complete? Why or why not?
  • Do you feel confident that after taking the exam prep that you will be successful in the CMAA exam should you choose to pursue it? Why or why not?
  • After completing the study guide and exam prep, do you feel that taking the CMAA exam will add value to your degree? Why or why not?
  • Based on the knowledge you gained from the exam prep and case studies, do you feel better prepared to provide administrative support for the office and financial aspects of the healthcare organization? Why or why not?

As a nurse educator how can you help the student overcome unhealthy behavior or habit ?

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Nursing case study

You are a nurse educator and one of your students came to you seeking your advice.

He complained that he usually instead of doing his work assignments; he find himself sidetracked doing other things such as talking with friends on the phone, watching TV, playing music while avoiding his required school assignments.

He tells you that he keeps delaying doing his work till the last minute and keeps telling himself I will do and I will finish, but what he does is postponing and not completing his work.

As an educator and based on the student’s description; what is the name for such behavior and how can you help the student overcome this unhealthy behavior or habit ?