Motivation and Organizational Culture Paper

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Assignment

Motivation and Organizational Culture Paper

 Ayame Nakamura, a Japanese immigrant, works as a project manager for a pharmaceutical company in California. The management style for this pharmaceutical is confrontational, which interferes with Ayame’s cultural background. This style of management makes it difficult for Ayame to receive feedback, which affects her motivation.

 

Write a 700- to 1,050- word paper.

 

Include the following:

 

·         Explain what role management should play in workplace psychology.

·         Explain how Ayame’s cultural background might affect the way she receives feedback.

·         Describe motivation techniques that could be implemented by management to increase Ayame’s motivation.

 

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

 

Materials attached if needed.

What should the care team at the emergency room do?

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There are two assignments within in this post with 5 attachements, four chapters and a PDF form for the second assignemt.

 

 

 

DIscussion

 

John, a 32 year-old lawyer, had worried for several years about developing Huntington’s chorea, a neurological disorder that appears in a person’s 30s or 40s, bringing rapid uncontrollable twitching and contractions and progressive, irreversible dementia. It leads to death in about 10 years. John’s mother died from this disease. Huntington’s is autosomal dominant and afflicts 50% of an affected parent’s offspring. John had indicated too many people that he would prefer to die rather than to live and die as his mother had. He was anxious, drank heavily, and had intermittent depression, for which he saw a psychiatrist.  Nevertheless, he was still a productive lawyer. John first noticed facial twitching three months ago and two neurologists independently confirmed a diagnosis of Huntington’s. He explained his situation to his psychiatrist and requested help committing suicide. When the psychiatrist refused, John reassured him that he did not plan to attempt suicide any time soon. However, when he went home, John pinned a note to his shirt to explain his actions and to refuse any medical assistance that might be offered, then, ingested all of his antidepressant medication.  His wife, who did not yet know about his diagnosis, found him unconscious and rushed him to the emergency room without removing the note.

  • What should the care team at the emergency room do?
  • Discuss this question using the following topics and analyzing how these issues are applied to the decision made by the emergency room care team. Use at least two scholarly sources to support your discussion. Your initial post should be a minimum of 250 words.
  • Review of the topics within this case:
    • Medical Indications: There are two diagnoses/prognoses that merit consideration. The underlying chronic disease of Huntington’s has no available treatment and a bleak long term prognosis. However, there are effective treatments available for the acute diagnosis of drug overdose.
      • How does the chronic diagnosis affect the team’s response to the acute condition?
    • Patient Preferences: We know from the patient’s suicide note that he is refusing all medical treatment. However, what do we know about these statements of preference?
      • Were they informed?
      • Was the patient competent to make that decision?
    • The answers to these questions remain unclear, but we do know that the patient does not have decision making capacity for the present decision of whether to proceed with the gastric emptying.
      • Is there a surrogate decision- maker available?
    • Quality of Life: Life with Huntington’s can be difficult with the onset of spasms and dementia. John was familiar with the quality of life associated with living with Huntington’s as he watched his mother die of this disease. On the other hand, John does have a supportive family and continues to be able to work for the time being.
      • How should the diminished quality of life that is anticipated in the future affect the current decision?
    • Contextual Features: Several factors in the context of this case are significant. While the patient has a legal right to refuse treatment, he is currently unconscious and his surrogate (his wife) is requesting treatment. There are also certain emergency room obligations to treat emergent conditions.
      • How should the emergency staff weigh the various competing legal and regulatory duties?

 

 

ASSIGNMENT

 

  • Review THE ANESTHESIA FORM identify the five requirements within that consent form; explain where and how each element is noted within the actual form itself.
  • Then, analyze the purpose for such consent forms from both the patient’s and organization’s viewpoints.

Your paper should be two to three pages in length, excluding the title and reference pages; include at least two scholarly sources, in addition to the text; and be written in APA format.

Pre-Briefing Simulation And Drug Cards

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           PATIENT: Keola Akana 

THIS ASSIGNMENT HAS TWO PART QUESTIONS

 INSTRUCTION

Please keep in mind you will also be required to recognize a variety of signs and symptoms linked to abnormalities in these skills.

Therefore, in order to prepare for the simulation, you are required to complete the Pre-Briefing questions & Drug Cards below and submit to the faculty facilitating the simulation prior to the start of pre-briefing. If you do not complete the pre-briefing questions below and submit to faculty facilitating the simulation prior to the start of pre-briefing, you will not be permitted to participate in the simulation.

PART 1  QUESTIONS   

SCENARIO OVERVIEW: 

Keola Akana is a 70-year-old male with a history of heart failure. He was admitted to the medical-surgical unit early on Monday morning for medication adjustment, monitoring, and cardiac rehabilitation. The scenario takes place on Monday at 0900, at which time morning medications are due.

1. What are the nutritional implications, key assessment findings, and nursing interventions for a patient with hypokalemia?

2. What are the signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity and how would the nurse assess for these symptoms? In your response, be sure to include specific body systems.

3. How would the nurse provide family-centered care?

PLEASE USE REFERENCE LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD AND APA FORMAT NEEDED.

PART 11 QUESTIONS

SCENARIO OVERVIEW: 

Keola Akana is a 70-year-old male with a history of heart failure. He was admitted to the medical-surgical unit early on Monday morning for medication adjustment, monitoring and cardiac rehabilitation.  During this scenario, students will have the opportunity to assess and manage medication administration for a patient experiencing digoxin toxicity.

FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING DRUGS BELOW THAT WAS PRESCRIBED FOR THE ABOVE PATIENT WITH HEART FAILURE, WRITE OUT IN DRUG CARD FORMAT FOLLOWING THE HEADING BELOW

1) THE INDICATION, (2) DOSAGE, (3) CONTRAINDICATION, (4) SIDE EFFECTS, (5) ADVERSE EFFECTS AND (6) NURSING CONSIDERATION

⦁ Patient: Keola Akana Drug Lists

Lasix 40 mg po now and daily

Potassium Chloride CR 10 mEq po daily

Digoxin 0.25 mg po now and daily

Atenolol 50mg po now and daily

Acetaminophen 650 mg po Q 4 hrs PRN mild pain or temp greater than 101.3

IV saline flush Q 8hrs and PRN

N:B: SEE THE ATTACHED SAMPLE OF THE DRUG CARD LIST

Debriefing The Week 6 Head To Toe Assessment

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Purpose

This week’s graded topics relate to the following Course Outcomes (COs).

  • CO 1 – Utilize prior knowledge of theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines to explain expected client behaviors, while differentiating between normal findings, variations, and abnormalities. (PO 1)
  • CO 4 – Identify teaching/learning needs from the health history of an individual. (PO 2)

The Assignment

In Week 6 you demonstrated a head to toe assessment of an adult participant. This week you and your classmates will reflect on physical assessment in your own nursing practice, and on the assessment you performed for your video assignment.

Please consider the following in your initial post:

  1. Please share how physical assessment is performed in your practice area. How do you determine what type of physical assessment is appropriate in caring for your patients? Do you perform complete head to toe assessments, or are they typically more focused exams? (If you do not currently work in a patient care setting, you may reflect on observations from a clinical experience or prior work setting.)
  2. Based on your observations, do you feel that patient assessments performed in practice are as thorough as they should be? Explain your answer.
  3. Reflect on the assessment you performed for the video assignment. Perhaps you might compare your performance now, to how it might have been different when you were a brand new nurse? Or share something you learned (or were reminded of) by participating in this activity?

Synthesis of evidence of validity

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Unit9Assign

Final Analysis of a Selected Test

Resources

Final Analysis of a Selected Test Scoring Guide.

The Meaning of Synthesis.

APA Writing Feedback Rubric [PDF].

Academic Integrity and Honesty [PDF].

PSY7610 Library Research Guide.

Annotated Bibliography.

APA Style and Format.

Plagiarism in Coursework.

Learner Guide to APA Writing Feedback Rubric [PDF].

Turnitin.

This assignment is a culmination of the previous assignments you have completed during this course. In this assignment, you will synthesize your previous research as well as conduct research on the final element in the Code, Element 9. Element 9 states that a test user, “evaluate(s) the available evidence on the performance of test takers of diverse subgroups . . . determine(s) to the extent feasible which performance differences may have been caused by factors unrelated to the skills being assessed.” Together, the previous course assignments and this current one involving Element 9 will provide you with the data, research, and literature reviews across all nine elements of the Code to assist your decision-making process about the appropriate selection of a test.

For this final assignment:

Locate reviews or research related to how Element 9 applies to your selected test. If the research or reviews do not address this element in any way, then you will need to cite the references your reviewed and note that they were lacking in in addressing this element, drawing appropriate conclusions for when a test is lacking such evidence.

Synthesize all of the data and information you gathered on your selected test throughout the course and identify highlights, both positive and negative, both advantages and disadvantages, according to all nine elements of the Code.

Evaluate your selected test based on these data and draw a conclusion about whether or not it is a test that you would select, recommend, or even defend, if necessary in practice. Note: You should not merely copy and paste your earlier assignments for the final paper. Instead you will be synthesizing the research you completed for each element into a summary of that element that you will offer in support of your final evaluation. (For example, note that the technical quality element (that is, Element 5) will be only a synthesis and evaluation and not a repeat of the annotated bibliography you completed in Unit 5.)

Identify the strengths or weaknesses for each element, and determine if the information about that element supports (or opposes) the use of your selected test in the field and population to be served.

Incorporate recommendations about ways to improve the selected test.

Review all of your evaluations for each element and recommended improvements to the test, and write an overall evaluation and determination about the use of your selected test. Would you recommend this test to a school district or business that you are employed as a consultant? Would you be able to defend the use of this test in a court proceeding?

Organize your paper using the following headings:

Title page (required) (one page).

Abstract (required) (one page).

The Code of Fair Testing Practices in Education (a minimum of four pages). (For each element, identify strengths and weaknesses, evaluate the selected test for the element, and make recommendations, if any for improvement, citing appropriate standards of practice.)

Element 1. Purpose: Define the purpose for testing, the content, and skills tested (see Unit 2 assignment).

Element 2. Appropriateness: Evaluate appropriateness of test content, skills tested, and content covered (see Unit 2 assignment).

Element 3. Materials: Evaluate materials for which clear, accurate, and complete information is provided (see Unit 2 assignment).

Element 4. Training: Test users have appropriate knowledge, skills, and training (see Unit 2 assignment).

Element 5. Technical Quality:

Synthesis of evidence of reliability (see Unit 5 assignment).

Synthesis of evidence of validity (see Unit 5 assignment).

Element 6. Test Items and Format: Evaluate test items, test format, directions, manuals and scores (see Unit 7 assignment).

Element 7. Test Procedures and Materials: Evaluate test procedures and materials to ensure that potentially offensive content or language is avoided (see Unit 7 assignment).

Element 8. Modifications and Accommodations: Evaluate if tests provide appropriately modified forms or procedures for test takers with disabilities (see Unit 7 assignment).

Element 9. Group Differences: Evaluate evidence on performance of test takers of diverse subgroups.

Summary (two pages).

Overall recommendation to use the selected test in the field and with populations to be served.

If recommending the use of the selected test, identify the greatest strengths you discovered and determined in its use. Additionally, identify any limitations or concerns that may still exist with its use regardless of the recommendation. Are there still concerns for the test in certain situations?

If not recommending the use of the selected test, identify the greatest weaknesses you discovered and determined in its use. Additionally, identify any strengths that may still exist with its use regardless of the opposition. Are there still uses for the test within set parameters?

References (required, use current APA format and style).

Submit your draft to Turnitin prior to uploading it to the assignment area.

Additional Requirements

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

References: A minimum of nine references. These may include journal articles, literature reviews, Mental Measurements Yearbook (MMY) reviews, and publisher Web sites. At least five of the nine references must be from professional journals. It is likely and appropriate that many of these references and citations were included in one or more of your previous assignments. Alternatively, you may want to supplement your paper with current, peer-viewed journal articles you located after completing an earlier assignment. Those inclusions would also be acceptable.

Length of paper: At least six pages (not including title page, abstract, or references).

Note: The articles you need to complete this assignment should be available inside the library collection. In future courses, you may use the library’s Interlibrary Loan service to obtain articles outside of the collection, but you should not have to use the service for PSY7610. In the event that you cannot find articles covering a newer test edition, please refer to the List of Tests by Type in the Resources area. Note which tests have been designated as acceptable for searching prior test editions.

Reference

Joint Committee on Testing Practices. (2004). Code of fair testing practices in education. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/science/programs/testing/fair-testing.pdf

Note: Your instructor may also use the APA Writing Feedback Rubric to provide additional feedback on your academic writing. The writing feedback rubric does not affect your assignment grade, but its feedback may factor into the grading criteria, if professional communication and writing is a course competency. Evaluate your own work using this rubric. Refer to the Learner Guide for instructions on viewing instructor feedback.

Health Policy And Politics

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The Assignment: (2- to 3-page Comparison Grid and 1-page Fact Sheet)

Part 1: Agenda Comparison Grid

Based on the presidential administrations you are comparing, complete the Agenda Comparison Grid. Be sure to address the following:

  • Identify and provide a brief description of the healthcare issue you selected.
  • Identify which administrative agency would most likely be responsible for helping you address the healthcare issue you selected.
  • How does the healthcare issue get on the agenda and how does it stay there?
  • Who was the entrepreneur/champion/sponsor of the healthcare issue you selected?

Part 2: Fact Sheet or Talking Points Brief

Based on your Agenda Comparison Grid for the healthcare issue you selected, develop a 1-page Fact Sheet or Talking Points Brief that you could use to communicate with a policymaker/legislator or a member of their staff for this healthcare issue. Be sure to address the following:

  • Summarize why this healthcare issue is important and should be included in the agenda for legislation.
  • Justify the role of the nurse in agenda setting for healthcare issues.

Benchmark – Emerging Issues In Brain Technology

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Research an emerging brain technology that you think may be useful in the future or is currently being used in the behavioral health field. Find at least two articles.

Write a 500-750-word paper. Include the following in your paper:

  1. Discuss the ethical implications, including benefits and drawbacks to this technology
  2. Discuss the author’s conclusions and opinions
  3. Include your own opinions about the future of this technology, and whether you think it is primarily a positive or negative development
  4. A minimum of two scholarly sources

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.

Pathophysiology Of Acute, Chronic And Referred Pain 280-300 Words APA

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Discussion: Pain

Post a description of the pathophysiology of acute, chronic, and referred pain, including similarities and differences between them.

Then, explain how GENDER & AGE might impact the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and prescription of treatment for acute, chronic, and referred pain.

Include in-text citations and at least 3 references.

FYI:   The neurological system affects all parts and functions of the body through nerve stimulation. Nerves also control the sensation and perception of pain. While pain can be described in a variety of ways, it is essentially labeled according to its duration and source. As an advanced practice nurse evaluating a patient, you need to consider the following questions: Does the pain quickly come and go, or is it persistent and ongoing? Does the pain arise at the source of injury or in another location? In this Discussion, you compare three common types of pain—acute, chronic, and referred.

To Prepare

  • Review the neurological system
  • Identify the pathophysiology of acute, chronic, and referred pain. Consider the similarities and differences between these three types of pain.
  • Reflect on the two patient factors: gender, age.
  • Reflect on how the factors of gender and age might impact the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and prescription of treatment for acute, chronic, and referred pain.

Case Analysis – Treatment Format

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Case Analysis – Treatment Format

Prior to beginning work on this week’s journal, read the PSY650 Week Four Treatment Plan ,Preview the document Case 15: Borderline Personality Disorder in Gorenstein and Comer (2014), and Borderline Personality Disorder in Sneed et al., . (2012). Please also read the Rizvi, et al. (2013), “An Overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Professional Psychologists,” Harned, et al.  (2013), “Treatment Preference Among Suicidal and Self-Injuring Women with Borderline Personality Disorder and PTSD,” Miller (2006), “Telehealth Issues in Consulting Psychology Practice,”  and Luxton, et al. (2011), “mHealth for Mental Health: Integrating Smartphone Technology in Behavioral Healthcare” articles.

Assess the evidence-based practices implemented in this case study. In your paper, include the following.

  • Explain the connection between each theoretical orientation used by Dr. Bank’s and the interventions utilized in the case.
  • Describe the concept of dialectical behavior therapy, being sure to include the six main points of this type of treatment.
  • Explain Dr. Banks’s primary goal during the pre-treatment stage and how Dr. Banks related this to Karen in her initial therapy sessions.
  • Describe the two formats that Dr. Banks told Karen would be part of her treatment program.
  • Describe the focus of the second and third stages of treatment.
  • Assume the role of a consulting clinical or counseling psychologist on this case, and recommend at least one technology-based e-therapy tool that would be useful. Explain liability issues related to delivering e-therapy consultation, supporting your response with information from the Miller (2006), “Telehealth Issues in Consulting Psychology Practice” article.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment interventions implemented by Dr. Banks supporting your statements with information from the case and two to three peer-reviewed articles from the Ashford University Library, in addition to those required for this week.
  • Recommend three additional treatment interventions that would be appropriate in this case. Use information from the Sneed, Fertuck, Kanellopoulos, and Culang-Reinlieb (2012), “Borderline Personality Disorder” article to help support your recommendations. Justify your selections with information from the case.

The Case Analysis – Treatment Format

  • Must be 4 to 5 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at least two peer-reviewed sources from the Ashford University Library in addition to the article required for this week.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Concept Map: Stages Of Shock

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No matter what type of shock the patient has, perfusion is impaired resulting in decreased blood flow to all areas of the body.

  • Create a concept map describing the physiological effects on each body system. Include the signs and symptoms the nurse would expect to see as a result.
  • You should include a minimum of 3 references. Include a reference page in APA format.
  •                                                                           Rubric

 

Criteria

 

Describe the effects of decreased   blood flow to each body system

 

List the signs and symptoms the   nurse would see as a result of the decreased blood flow in each system

 

APA Reference Page