Kristina Cesljar Grand Canyon University: NUR-206A Professor LeighAnn Tovar 6/9/2013 The Joint Commission has a list of national patient safety goals were set in place to guide improvements in safety of patients and to help highlight any problem areas within the healthcare systems regarding patient’s safety (The Joint Commission‚ 2013). The goals created for patient’s safety are listed and described
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Chapter |Number | | |2 Pharmacotherapy |4 | |6 Medication Errors |4 | |38/39 Antibiotics |7 | |~23 Antidysrhythmic |3 | |~25 Hypertension |5 | |~26 Diuretics |5 | |~27 Fluids and Elect |4 | |~28 Anticoagulants |5 | |~29 Lipids
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Care Plan Worksheet Student: Date of Care: Age/Gender: Rm Number: Code Status: full Allergy: NKA Admitting Diagnosis : embolic cerebral vascular accident (CVA)‚ right side Current Medical/Surgical Diagnosis: chronic left ventricle thrombus on anticoagulant‚ hypertension‚ chronic kidney disease stage 3 Past Medical/Surgical History: metastasis of prostate cancer‚ primary; bone cancer‚ secondary; cardiomyopathy‚ a central hypertension‚ left bundle branch lock‚ past substance abuse
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Drug related problem Drug related problems (DRPs) are prevalent and causing considerable patient morbidity and mortality. Many of these DRPs are preventable through following the guidelines and rational drug used. There are many factors controlling the DRP occurrence such as patient age‚ disease status‚ drug characteristics‚ etc. High risk factors 1. Elderly (> 65 years); due to age related changes in pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetics 2. Acute diseases such as acute renal
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Evidence Record Sheet Learner Name: Date of Activity: Evidence Recorded as: Direct Observation or Expert Witness Testimony Work Products Questioning / Professional Discussion Witness Testimony Project / Assignment Reflective Account / Case Studies Performance evidence Under take physiological measurements Assessment Criteria/ Learning Outcomes Principles of blood pressure Blood pressure is the force of blood being pushed against the walls of the blood vessels
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induce the laxative effect; lead to dependence with the laxative is required in order to move the bowel. Long-term use can cause diarrheoa which make loss of electrolytes and water. Moreover‚ it will cause muscle weakness‚ incoordination‚ and orthostatic hypotension. (7) What are differences between laxative and purgative? (2 marks) Laxatives make it easier for you to poop. Purgatives cause your bowels to evacuate everything from them. (8) Choose the classification
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Chapter 14 Vocabulary: The Autonomic Nervous System 1. Autonomic Nervous System - Consists of motor neurons that innervate smooth and cardiac muscle‚ and glands; make adjustments to ensure optimal support for body activities; operate via subconscious control; also called the involuntary nervous system or general visceral motor system. 2. Preganglionic Neuron – First neuron that resides in the brain or spinal cord. 3. Preganglionic Axon – Synapses with the second motor neuron; thin
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Fall Prevention in the Long Term Care Setting Preventing falls among residents in the long term care healthcare setting requires an all-around approach‚ and the recognition‚ evaluation and prevention of resident falls are significant tasks for all who seek to provide a safe environment in any healthcare setting. It is acknowledged that most of the currently available data‚ research and guidelines on fall prevention are most evident in long-term care settings; however‚ much is applicable for all
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Running head: THE JOINT COMMISSION The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals Mary Schwantner NUR 206 Professor L. K. 09-20-2012 The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) is a non-profit organization based in the United States that offers accreditation to health care facilities as well as various health programs. The goal of the organization is to “continuously
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Eating disorders are very serious mental and physical health diseases. Although‚ contrary to popular belief‚ they are not started by depression or the single cause of weight loss and controlling the body shape. The causes run much deeper than just weight loss‚ and often include cultural and family pressures.(1) There is so much to consider when it comes to the causes of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa‚ which include negative family influences‚ genetic factors‚ cultural pressures and hormonal
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