theory of universal affect programming.

 

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1. In the research conducted by Hans Eysenck, factor analysis was used to identify ________ basic personality dimensions. Of these, the tendency to distort reality was labeled:

 

  1. five; conscientiousness
  2. three; extraversion
  3. three; psychoticism
  4. five; neuroticism.

     

    2. I show you a picture of an adult figure hovering over a sleeping child. I ask you to tell me a story about what you think is happening. Which kind of projective test am I using?

 

  1. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2
  2. Behavioral assessment test
  3. Rorschach test
  4. Thematic Apperception Test

     

    3. I’m not all that happy, but when I smile I feel better. This idea might best be expressed by the

 

  1. emotional similarity theory.
  2. theory of universal affect programming.
  3. facial feedback hypothesis.
  4. facial-affect program.

     

    4. Having been attacked and bitten by a German shepherd, Sam reacts with fear on spotting any large dog. According to recent developments in brain research the linking role of the _________ is paramount in the recall of this sort of fear-evoking stimulus.

 

  1. visual cortex
  2. amygdala
  3. left temporal lobe
  4. hippocampus

     

    5. To formulate a general definition of emotion, it will be most accurate to say that

 

  1. emotions are feelings that have both physiological and cognitive elements.
  2. emotions are adaptive physiological responses to feelings.
  3. an emotion is a specific reaction to a perceived change in a situation.
  4. emotion is a feeling state evoked by an expressed behavior.

     

    6. Which of the following statements regarding the outcomes of Mary Ainsworth’s strange situation experiments is most accurate?

 

  1. Only two-year-olds are capable of showing a secure attachment.
  2. Ambivalent children may both hit and embrace their mother on her return.
  3. Disorganized-disoriented behavior precedes a secure attachment.
  4. Avoidant children cry when the mother returns to the playroom.

     

    7. If you support the idea that physiological arousal and the experience of an associated emotion will occur simultaneously, you’ll agree with the

 

  1. Schachter-Singer theory of emotion.
  2. Cannon-Bard theory of emotion.
  3. James-Lange theory of emotion.
  4. biological emotion-activation theory.

     

    8. Which of the following statements regarding human sexuality is most accurate?

 

  1. Regarding premarital sex, the double standard applies to both men and women.
  2. In females, estrogen production is a direct result of ovulation.
  3. Only a minority of people engage in sex fantasies during actual intercourse.
  4. Masturbation is an infrequent but not uncommon cause of sexual dysfunctions.

     

    9. In Maslow’s needs hierarchy, people whose need for _______ has been fulfilled are poised to ascend to the level of self-actualization.

 

  1. achievement
  2. safety
  3. esteem
  4. love and belongingness

     

    10. In the Binet IQ test, an IQ score is equal to MA divided by CA times 100. In this formula, “MA” is to mental age as “CA” is to

 

  1. common age.
  2. chronological age.
  3. calculated ability.
  4. cognitive age.

     

    11. During middle adulthood, the most clearly marked biological change is related to

 

  1. memory loss.
  2. weight loss.
  3. reproductive capabilities.
  4. the so-called midlife transition.

     

    12. You maintain that physical changes in late adulthood are largely related to built-in time limits to cell reproduction. It’s safe to say that you endorse the _______ theory of aging.

 

  1. disengagement
  2. amyloid precursor
  3. wear-and-tear
  4. genetic preprogramming

     

    13. In Piaget’s model of cognitive development, a child’s tendency to view the world entirely from his or her own perspective is referred to as

 

  1. the concrete operational stage.
  2. egocentric thought.
  3. metacognition.
  4. the sensorimotor stage.

     

    14. In late adulthood, changes in memory may not be inevitable; however, any decline in memory tends to involve _______ memory.

 

  1. implicit
  2. semantic
  3. episodic
  4. intrinsic

     

    15. Sternberg’s concept of practical intelligence is most directly related to

 

  1. emotional intelligence.
  2. information processing.
  3. multiple intelligences.
  4. overall success in living.

     

    16. According to _______ approaches to motivation, each person strives to maintain a certain level of stimulation and activity.

 

  1. homeostasis
  2. arousal
  3. instinct
  4. drive-reduction

     

    17. In the _______ theory of motivation, _______ motivation is to satisfaction provided by activities that are their own reward as _______ motivation is to satisfaction derived from the reward for some kind of behavior, such as money or status.

 

  1. drive-reduction; extrinsic; intrinsic
  2. drive-reduction; dependent; autonomous
  3. cognitive; autonomous; dependent
  4. cognitive; intrinsic; extrinsic

     

    18. If you agree with B.F. Skinner as to the nature of personality, you would also agree that

 

  1. human personality is largely shaped through observational learning.
  2. humans are infinitely changeable because they can learn new behavior patterns.
  3. traits like sociability arise from unconscious wishes to be liked by others.
  4. personality is shaped by people’s thoughts, feelings, expectations, and values.

     

    19. According to Erik Erikson, generativity-versus-stagnation is the typical challenge of

 

  1. old age.
  2. middle adulthood.
  3. early adulthood.
  4. adolescence.

     

    20. It’s becoming increasingly apparent to researchers that infants are born with

 

  1. low self-esteem.
  2. developed personalities.
  3. innate temperaments.
  4.  

    high self-esteem.

     

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    1. Prescott is an old hand in the print shop. He insists that there’s only one dependable kind of process for printing a three-color brochure. By contrast, Baldwin recognizes several different approaches to three-color printing through the use of new digital technologies. Psychologists would say Prescott’s point of view is limited by his

     

    1. fundamental fixation.
    2. mental set.
    3. obsessive perfectionism.
    4. mental laziness.

       

      2. After Kate’s visit to Paris, her memories about what she saw and learned were influenced by music in the background, by the comments of her traveling companion, and by the light reflecting off the Seine, reminding Kate of her childhood home on the banks of the Wabash. Psychologists would say Kate’s memories of Paris are influenced by the meanings she gave to aspects of her experience through

     

    1. episodic memory.
    2. implicit memories.
    3. constructive processes.
    4. flashbulb memories.

       

      3. A particular kind of neuron, called a _______ neuron, fires when we observe someone else’s behavior.

     

    1. mirror
    2. reflective
    3. cognitive
    4. modeling

       

      4. In a lab devoted to sleep disorders Julio points to the brain wave monitor, turns to Laura and says, “Subject is going into non-REM Stage 2.” Laura looking at the monitor, says, “Got it; I’m recording the time.” What would Laura and Julio see on the monitor to assure them that the subject has entered Stage 2 sleep?

     

    1. Brain waves are getting slower and more regular.
    2. Sleep spindles appear.
    3. Sleep disturbance is indicated by sharp wave spikes.
    4. Brain waves are irregular and episodic.

       

      5. I want to condition a pet pig to come running for a food reward when I blow a whistle. In the process of this conditioning effort, the main idea is to

     

    1. pair a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus.
    2. pair a conditioned stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus.
    3. teach the pig to expect food when it’s hungry.
    4. teach the pig to pay attention to the sound of a whistle.

       

      6. An important reason why people forget something is that they didn’t pay much attention to it in the first place. Psychologists refer to this kind of forgetting as

     

    1. encoding failure.
    2. cue-dependent.
    3. decay.
    4. interference related.

       

      7. I’m having some trouble recalling what I’ve previously learned about the Battle of Gettysburg because I’ve just read a new book offering new information on that Civil War battle. This sort of phenomenon is referred to as _______ interference.

     

    1. proactive
    2. retroactive
    3. passive
    4. distractive

       

      8. Trying to make sense of an article in the world events section of the Daily Mirror, Matlock turns to Thomas and asks, “Where’s Khartoum?” Thomas, looking up from his coffee, says, “Africa. It’s the capital of Sudan.” If you hold with the idea that long-term memory includes distinct modules, what sort of memory does Thomas’s reply indicate?

     

    1. Procedural—episodic
    2. Procedural—semantic
    3. Declarative—semantic
    4. Declarative—episodic

       

      9. Natasha has been living Philadelphia for several months and is rapidly mastering the English language.

      However, she often turns to her American friend, Emily, when she is uncertain about a concept. One day, Natasha turns to Emily and asks, “What are you meaning when you say this word ‘vehicle’?” If you were Emily, which of these prototypes would be most likely to point to feel fairly certain that Natasha “gets it”?

     

    1. An automobile
    2. An escalator
    3. A jet liner passing overhead.
    4. An elevator

       

      10. You deprive your six-year-old of dessert each time he fails to eat his spinach. In this sort of _______, you weaken a response through taking away something pleasant or desired.

     

    1. positive reinforcement
    2. negative punishment
    3. positive punishment
    4. negative reinforcement

       

      11. Which of the following is a specific technique used in behavior modification?

     

    1. Reinforcing drug-related behaviors
    2. Training a subject in helpful weight-loss strategies
    3. Selecting a behavior-change strategy
    4. Keeping no records as the program is implemented

       

      12. A common repetitive technique for moving new information from short-term memory to long-term memory is called

     

    1. rehearsal.
    2. elaboration.
    3. selective reduction.
    4. reduction.

       

      13. Responding to stimuli that are similar—but not identical—to a conditioned stimulus is called

     

    1. respondent reinforcement.
    2. stimulus discrimination.
    3. stimulus generalization.
    4. spontaneous recovery.

       

      14. According to information provided in your text, circadian rhythms are associated with

     

    1. the time of month that pregnant women are likely to go into labor.
    2. attacks of sleep apnea.
    3. the occurrence of anxiety attacks.
    4. cycles of waking and sleeping.

       

      15. There’s evidence that sudden infant death syndrome is related to

     

    1. insomnia.
    2. sleep apnea.
    3. night terrors.
    4. narcolepsy.

       

      16. Which of the following statements regarding hypnosis is the best response?

     

    1. In general, today’s researchers have concluded that hypnosis is distinct from ordinary waking consciousness.
    2. Not all psychologists feel that hypnosis is a distinct altered state of consciousness.
    3. People who are most susceptible to hypnosis are unable to concentrate on anything for very long.
    4. All people are susceptible to hypnosis.

       

      17. I help Cameron learn to play a guitar by guiding him through a sequence of reinforced behaviors, such as holding the guitar, tuning the guitar, and properly fingering simple chords. In the operant conditioning perspective, this is called A. graded reinforcement.

     

    1. latent learning.
    2. shaping.
    3. gradual reinforcement.

       

      18. The most frequently abused nervous system depressant is

     

    1. marijuana.
    2. alcohol.
    3. caffeine.
    4. cocaine.

       

      19. After taking the drug, Rupert reported vivid hallucinations, altered perception of sounds and colors, and distorted time perception. It’s most likely that the drug Rupert took was

     

    1. cocaine.
    2. LSD.
    3. marijuana.
    4. MDMA.

       

      20. Methadone can be used to treat heroin addiction. However, the main drawback in this sort of treatment is that methadone

     

    1. is very expensive to produce, since it’s derived from rare tropical plants.
    2. provides the same sort of “high” the addict experiences with heroin.
    3. is psychologically addictive.
    4.  

      is biologically addictive.

       

       

       

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      1. A reference work developed by the American Psychiatric Association is referred to as DSM-IV-TR. In that acronym, S stands for

       

      1. Standardized
      2. Standard
      3. Statistical
      4. Symposium

         

        2. After Darryl spends some time watching a boy his age happily playing with a dog, Darryl begins to lose his fear of dogs. Which approach to psychotherapy is best illustrated in this scenario?

       

      1. Rational-Emotive
      2. Cognitive-behavioral
      3. Dialectical behavior therapy
      4. Operant conditioning

         

        3. According to psychologist Martin Seligman, depression is largely a response to

       

      1. sexual abuse during childhood.
      2. chronic negative circumstances.
      3. manic elation.
      4. learned helplessness.

         

        4. The key theme in humanistic therapy is

       

      1. self-criticism.
      2. self-responsibility.
      3. philosophical reasoning.
      4. emotional expression.

         

        5. In psychodynamic therapy, a primary focus is on penetrating the client’s

       

      1. defense mechanisms.
      2. apathy.
      3. unconscious hostility.
      4. expectations.

         

        6. A therapist determined that Alice depends on relationships with others to find some shaky ground for her self-identity. In this context, Alice has always been devastated by rejection of any kind. Alice is most likely to be diagnosed as suffering from a/an

       

      1. narcissistic personality disorder.
      2. antisocial personality disorder.
      3. sociopathic personality.
      4. borderline personality disorder.

         

        7. Regarding possible environmental causes of schizophrenia, the concept of expressed emotion refers to an interactive style characterized by

       

      1. withdrawal and isolation.
      2. practical jokes.
      3. hostility, criticism, and intrusiveness.
      4. obsessive perfectionism.

         

        8. In the context of trends in community psychology, which statement is true?

       

      1. Telephone hotlines are a negative development in community psychology.
      2. Deinstitutionalization has been greatly decreased in recent years.
      3. A high proportion of homeless adults suffer from a psychological disorder.
      4. Psychoactive drugs have greatly increased the need to physically restrain mental patients.

         

         

         

        9. In the context of rational-emotional behavior therapy, which of the following is considered an unrealistic and irrational idea?

       

      1. We must be accomplished and successful in every aspect of our lives to feel like a worthwhile person.
      2. It’s not a big deal when things don’t go the way I want them to.
      3. No one in my life should love me and approve of what I do.
      4. How I view a situation effects how I feel about myself in that situation.

         

        10. In which of these statements is the scientific rationale for distinguishing Type I and Type II most clearly illustrated?

       

      1. If subjects X and Y are identical twins and X is diagnosed with Type 1 schizophrenia, we can be nearly 100 percent assured that Y will also develop Type I schizophrenia.
      2. Type II schizophrenics are most likely to be a threat to themselves and others.
      3. Type I schizophrenics are most likely to be a threat to themselves and others.
      4. The symptomatic profile for Type I and Type II schizophrenia is different.

         

        11. Which of the following statements regarding the DSM-IV-TR is most accurate?

       

      1. Critics of DSM-IV-TR argue that the classification system overemphasizes physiological factors associated with specified disorders.
      2. The DSM-IV-TR offers therapists a firm foundation for estimating the degree to which a given individual is afflicted with a specified disorder.
      3. Critics agree that the DSM-IV-TR system of classification has successfully increased the reliability of diagnoses without necessarily increasing their validity.
      4. The DSM-IV-TR offers therapists a means of determining causal factors underlying a specific psychological disorder.

         

        12. When Dr. Payne prescribes lithium for a bipolar disorder, she understands that

       

      1. the specific neurological effects of Lithium have long been recognized.
      2. antidepressants are counter-indicated when a patient is being treated with lithium.
      3. lithium can prevent reoccurrence of manic episodes.
      4. lithium is mainly successful in treating the depressive aspect of the disorder.

         

        13. Which symptoms would psychiatrists or psychologists associate with Type II, negative-symptom schizophrenia?

       

      1. Presence of emotional extremes
      2. Social withdrawal
      3. Hallucinations
      4. Paranoid delusions

         

        14. A very large sample, representing the population of the United States, was drawn to study the prevalence of psychological disorders. The second most commonly reported disorder, after depression, was

       

      1. alcohol dependency.
      2. panic disorders.
      3. posttraumatic stress disorder.
      4. comorbidity.

         

        15. Among somatoform disorders, hypochondriasis is to obsessive concern about one’s health as a/an _______ disorder is to marked physical symptoms with no identifiable physiological cause.

       

      1. hysterical
      2. dissociative
      3. conversion
      4. obsessive

         

        16. Which therapeutic approach does not require the presence of a psychological professional?

       

      1. Humanistic therapy
      2. Self-help therapy
      3. Interpersonal therapy
      4. Family therapy

         

        17. Which of the following statements regarding electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is true?

       

      1. Side-effects may include memory loss that lasts for years.
      2. Depression doesn’t return after ECT treatments have been concluded.
      3. Disorientation and confusion always accompany ECT therapy.
      4. It isn’t known why ECT works when it does work.

         

        18. Lois and Lang are in a heated discussion over the effectiveness of psychotherapy. Lois maintains that psychotherapy works for most people. Lang argues that it doesn’t work for everyone. Who is correct? A. Neither Lois nor Lang is correct.

       

      1. Both Lois and Lang are correct.
      2. Lois is correct.
      3. Lang is correct.

         

        19. Dr. Cranberry suspects that her client is selectively failing to recall an event that must, by all evidence, be stored in his memory. If the therapist turns out to be correct in this assessment, she’ll identify the disorder as dissociative

       

      1. fugue.
      2. repression.
      3. amnesia.
      4. identity disorder.

         

        20. For the psychologist, abnormal behavior can be thought of as expressing distress of some kind that obstructs one’s ability to function. Because this is such a broad definition, it’s best to think of the range of behaviors from normal to abnormal as

       

      1. statistical variations.
      2. lying along a continuum.
      3. observable patterns.
      4. entirely dependent on diagnostic assumptions.

Environmental Influences

How the Brain Learns

In Chapters 3 and 4 of your primary text, Farrar and Montgomery discuss executive functioning and memory development (2015), and the factors that influence brain development. For this assignment, you will build upon that knowledge by further investigating how the brain learns. Remember that working memory, attention, and executive functions are interconnected and are crucial to the learning process. This includes the ability for a child to pay attention, demonstrate inhibitory control, and goal-directed behavior. Children may possess varying degrees of each of these functions, but they work together to create cognitive control and flexibility. For this assignment, you will assume the role of a professional development coordinator for your state’s early childhood programs and develop a flyer titled “How the Brain Learns” that informs families about the role of working memory, attention, and executive function in learning and development. You may develop your flyer using Microsoft Word or Microsoft Publisher. Before completing this assignment, review the Week Two Instructor Guidance for additional information, resources, and support. Additionally, review the Grading Rubric for this assignment to understand how you will be evaluated and contact your instructor using the “Ask Your Instructor” discussion before the due date with questions.

In your “How the Brain Learns” flyer, include separate sections that address each of the following:

  • Key Words (1 point): Define working memory, attention, and executive functions.
  • Relationship Among Executive Functions (1 point): Using examples, discuss the relationship among the three core executive functions (i.e., working memory, inhibitory control, and set-shifting).
  • Development of Executive Functions (2 points): Using examples, discuss how the three core executive functions develop from infancy through age 8.
  • Executive Functions and Role (2 points): Examine the role the three core executive functions play in learning and development. For each of the functions, provide a specific example to support your examination.
  • Neural Regions and Executive Functions (2 points): Explain at least two ways the prefrontal and ventral striatum neural regions are associated with executive functions in emotional situations.
  • Delayed Gratification (1 point): Using examples, discuss at least two different factors that influence young children’s willingness to delay gratification.
  • Environmental Influences (1point): Using examples, explain at least three environmental influences that impact executive functioning and memory.
  • Training of Executive Functions (1 point): Discuss at least two specific ways to help executive functions in children in the classroom.
  • Flyer Design (1 point): Incorporates at least three images or graphics that are related to the content of the flyer.
  • Flyer Length (.5 points): Your flyer must be at least 2 pages in length.
  • Title Page (.25 points): Inclusion of a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of presentation
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Source Requirement (0.5 Points): Reference two scholarly sources in addition to the text. All sources included in the References list must be cited in the content of the flyer.
  • APA Formatting (0.25 Points): Use APA formatting consistently throughout the assignment, which includes citations in the body of the assignment, the title page, and references list.
  • Syntax and Mechanics (0.25 Points): Display meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar.

Social media plays a significant role in the lives of nurses in both their professional and personal lives.

Social media plays a significant role in the lives of nurses in both their professional and personal lives. Additionally, social media is now considered a mainstream part of the process for recruiting and hiring candidates. Inappropriate or unethical conduct on social media can create legal problems for nurses as well as the field of nursing.

Login to all social media sites in which you engage. Review your profile, pictures and posts. Based on the professional standards of nursing, identify items that would be considered unprofessional and potentially detrimental to your career and that negatively impact the reputation of the nursing field.

In 500-750 words, summarize the findings of your review. Include the following:

  1. Describe the posts or conversations in which you have engaged that might be considered inappropriate based on the professional standards of nursing.
  2. Discuss why nurses have a responsibility to uphold a standard of conduct consistent with the standards governing the profession of nursing at work and in their personal lives. Include discussion of how personal conduct can violate HIPAA or be considered unethical or unprofessional. Provide an example of each to support your answer.
  3. Based on the analysis of your social media, discuss what areas of your social media activity reflect Christian values as they relate to respecting human value and dignity for all individuals. Describe areas of your social media activity that could be improved.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Discuss how collaboration can lead to improved patient outcomes.

No plagiarism will be checked with turnitin.

APA style, font 12, double spaced with headers.

Will need Title page, content 3 full double spaced  pages in length, plus Reference page. Total of 5 pages. Remember that discussion of each topic requires citations that are current

(less than 5 years old 2014-2018) and relevant.

This assignment is a formal paper. This includes: APA format, title page, headings, literature review, proper citation per APA, logical sequence, conclusions, clarity, understanding of the topic, and reference list.

The paper must demonstrate independent ideas and conclusions.  At a minimum, the following topics must be well articulated in the paper.

Please refer to the grading rubric for how your paper will be graded.

Please use headings while answering the questions below.  

  • 1. Explain how multidisciplinary collaboration can affect clinical decision making.
  • 2. Discuss how collaboration can lead to improved patient outcomes.
  • 3. Discuss how lack of collaboration can lead to poor patient outcomes.
  • 4. Identify three barriers to professional collaboration among healthcare professionals and patients?
  • 5. What are the five best ways to promote professional collaboration in pediatric primary care?
  • 6. How can the nurse practitioner encourage and support collaboration among the patient, family, caregivers, and healthcare professionals?

 

How do the research results and statistical findings in the article apply to your research question and your applied setting?

In this milestone, you will work from the topic, applied setting, and research questions you identified in Module Two and start identifying relevant research to support your final proposal. Two major aspects of your final project include selecting foundational theories relevant to your topic and suggesting potential strategies or techniques that may alleviate a problem in an applied setting. To help you prepare for these aspects of the project, you will complete an annotated bibliography featuring a minimum of four research articles. Two of the articles that you find should be related to the theories you related to your topic that you intend to feature in your final proposal. The other two articles should discuss applied research related to your topic area.

For each article, include a summary that highlights how the article relates to your chosen topic and setting, and address the following questions:

  • How do the research results and statistical findings in the article apply to your research question and your applied setting?
  • What are the strengths and limitations of the research results and findings in supporting the research question?
  • How could you expand on available research to more specifically address your research question?

For additional details, please refer to the Milestone Two Guidelines and Rubric document and the Final Project Document in the Assignment Guidelines and Rubrics section of the course.

Family Health Assessment 2

Refer back to the interview and evaluation you conducted in the Topic 2 Family Health Assessment assignment. Identify the social determinates of health (SDOH) contributing to the family’s health status. In a 750-1,000-word paper, create a plan of action to incorporate health promotion strategies for this family. Include the following:

  1. Describe the SDOH that affect the family health status. What is the impact of these SDOH on the family? Discuss why these factors are prevalent for this family.
  2. Based on the information gathered through the family health assessment, recommend age-appropriate screenings for each family member. Provide support and rationale for your suggestions.
  3. Choose a health model to assist in creating a plan of action. Describe the model selected. Discuss the reasons why this health model is the best choice for this family. Provide rationale for your reasoning.
  4. Using the model, outline the steps for a family-centered health promotion. Include strategies for communication.

Cite at least three peer-reviewed or scholarly sources to complete this assignment. Sources should be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

NRS 451 Week 1 Topic 1 DQ 1 And DQ 2 (4-5 Examples Each)

Topic 1 DQ 1

Based on the scientific management theory, what are some of the routines in health care that seem to be inefficient? What examples of participative decision making exist in your workplace? Provide your rationale.

 

Topic 1 DQ 2

Describe how the concepts of leadership and management differ from each other. In what areas do they overlap? Explain how the goals of management and leadership may sometimes overlap. As a nurse leader, do you believe you can expand your influence to create change by taking advantage of this overlap? Explain your answer.

Collaborative Committee Meeting Verification Form

 

Attend a committee meeting in your health care organization. If you are not currently employed in a health care setting, you may elect to attend a committee meeting at another company, a community center, a local school, local chamber of commerce or other professional organization.

Observe the interactions between committee members and the process used by the committee to arrive at decisions.

In 500-750 words, describe the function of the committee and the roles of those in attendance. Describe your observations of the interactions between members of the committee and determine whether the process used to arrive at decisions is a form of shared governance.

A minimum of two academic references from credible sources are required for this assignment.

Submit the completed “Collaborative Committee Meeting Verification Form” with the assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

Evidence-Based Capstone Project, Part 6: Disseminating Results

Assignment: Evidence-Based Capstone Project, Part 6: Disseminating Results

The dissemination of EBP results serves multiple important roles. Sharing results makes the case for your decisions. It also adds to the body of knowledge, which creates opportunities for future practitioners. By presenting results, you also become an advocate for EBP, creating a culture within your organization or beyond that informs, educates, and promotes the effective use of EBP.

To Prepare:

· Review the final PowerPoint presentation you submitted in Module 5, and make any necessary changes based on the feedback you have received and on lessons you have learned throughout the course.

· Consider the best method of disseminating the results of your presentation to an audience.

To Complete: This is the Assignment.

Create a 5-minute, 5- to 6-slide narrated PowerPoint presentation of your Evidence-Based Project.

· Be sure to incorporate any feedback or changes from your presentation submission in Module 5.

· Explain how you would disseminate the results of your project to an audience. Provide a rationale for why you selected this dissemination strategy.

Differential Diagnosis for Skin Conditions

Assignment 1: Differential Diagnosis for Skin Conditions

Properly identifying the cause and type of a patient’s skin condition involves a process of elimination known as differential diagnosis. Using this process, a health professional can take a given set of physical abnormalities, vital signs, health assessment findings, and patient descriptions of symptoms, and incrementally narrow them down until one diagnosis is determined as the most likely cause. 

In this Assignment, you will examine several visual representations of various skin conditions, describe your observations, and use the techniques of differential diagnosis to determine the most likely condition.

To prepare:

· Review the Skin Conditions document provided in this week’s Learning Resources, and select one condition to closely examine for this Assignment.

· Consider the abnormal physical characteristics you observe in the graphic you selected. How would you describe the characteristics using clinical terminologies?

· Explore different conditions that could be the cause of the skin abnormalities in the graphics you selected.

· Consider which of the conditions is most likely to be the correct diagnosis, and why.

· Download the SOAP Template found in this week’s Learning Resources.

To complete:

· Choose one skin condition graphic (identify by number in your Chief Complaint) to document your assignment in the SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan) note format, rather than the traditional narrative style. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Sullivan text and the Comprehensive SOAP Template in this week’s Learning Resources for guidance. Remember that not all comprehensive SOAP data are included in every patient case.

· Use clinical terminologies to explain the physical characteristics featured in the graphic. Formulate a differential diagnosis of three to five possible conditions for the skin graphic that you chose. Determine which is most likely to be the correct diagnosis and explain your reasoning using at least 3 different references from current evidence based literature.

Links:

http://www.skinsight.com/professionals

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0315/p726.html

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0315/p735.html