COMPETENCIES
734.3.4 :
Healthcare Utilization and Finance
The graduate analyzes financial implications related to healthcare delivery, reimbursement, access, and national initiatives.
INTRODUCTION
It is essential that nurses understand the issues related to healthcare financing, including local, state, and national healthcare policies and initiatives that affect healthcare delivery. As a patient advocate, the professional nurse is in a position to work with patients and families to access available resources to meet their healthcare needs.
REQUIREMENTS
Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. An originality report is provided when you submit your task that can be used as a guide.
You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course.
A. Compare the U.S. healthcare system with the healthcare system of Great Britain, Japan, Germany, or Switzerland, by doing the following:
1. Identify
one country from the following list whose healthcare system you will compare to the U.S. healthcare system: Great Britain, Japan, Germany, or Switzerland.
2. Compare access between the
two healthcare systems for children, people who are unemployed, and people who are retired.
a. Discuss coverage for medications in the two healthcare systems.
b. Determine the requirements to get a referral to see a specialist in the two healthcare systems.
c. Discuss coverage for preexisting conditions in the two healthcare systems.
3. Explain
two financial implications for patients with regard to the healthcare delivery differences between the two countries (i.e.; how are the patients financially impacted).
B. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
C. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
File RestrictionsFile name may contain only letters, numbers, spaces, and these symbols: ! – _ . * ‘ ( )
File size limit: 200 MB
File types allowed: doc, docx, rtf, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, odt, pdf, txt, qt, mov, mpg, avi, mp3, wav, mp4, wma, flv, asf, mpeg, wmv, m4v, svg, tif, tiff, jpeg, jpg, gif, png, zip, rar, tar, 7z
RUBRIC
A1:COUNTRY TO COMPARE
NOT EVIDENT
A country for comparison is not identified.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The identified country for comparison is not from the given list.
COMPETENT
The identified country for comparison is from the given list.
A2:ACCESS
NOT EVIDENT
A comparison of healthcare system access is not provided.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The comparison does not accurately describe access to healthcare systems in both the U.S. and the country chosen in A1 for one or more of the given groups of people, or the comparison does not logically describe both the similarities and differences between access to each of the healthcare systems for all of the given groups of people.
COMPETENT
The comparison accurately describes access to healthcare systems in both the U.S. and the country chosen in part A1 for children, people who are unemployed, and people who are retired. The comparison logically describes the similarities and differences between access to each of the healthcare systems for all of the given groups of people.
A2A:COVERAGE OF MEDICATIONS
NOT EVIDENT
A discussion of medication coverage in both healthcare systems is not provided.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The discussion of coverage is not accurate or is not relevant to one or more of the healthcare systems.
COMPETENT
The discussion of coverage for medications is accurate and relevant to both the U.S. healthcare system and the healthcare system of the country chosen in part A1.
A2B:REFERRAL TO SEE A SPECIALIST
NOT EVIDENT
A determination of specialist referral requirements is not provided.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The submission does not accurately determine the requirements to get a referral to see a specialist for one or more of the healthcare systems.
COMPETENT
The submission accurately determines the requirements to get a referral to see a specialist for both the U.S. healthcare system and the healthcare system of the country chosen in part A1.
A2C:COVERAGE FOR PREEXISTING CONDITIONS
NOT EVIDENT
A discussion of preexisting condition coverage is not provided.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The discussion of coverage for preexisting conditions is not accurate or does not relate to one or more of the healthcare systems.
COMPETENT
The discussion of coverage for preexisting conditions is accurate and relevant to both the U.S. healthcare system and the healthcare system of the country chosen in part A1.
A3:FINANCE IMPLICATIONS FOR HEALTHCARE DELIVERY
NOT EVIDENT
An explanation of 2 financial implications for the patient is not provided.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The explanation does not logically discuss 2 financial implications for the patient in regards to healthcare delivery differences, or the explanation does not include both the U.S. healthcare system and the healthcare system of the country chosen in part A1.
COMPETENT
The explanation logically discusses 2 financial implications for the patient in regards to the delivery differences in both the U.S. healthcare system and the healthcare system of the country chosen in part A1.
B:SOURCES
NOT EVIDENT
The submission does not include both in-text citations and a reference list for sources that are quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The submission includes in-text citations for sources that are quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list; however, the citations or reference list is incomplete or inaccurate.
COMPETENT
The submission includes in-text citations for sources that are properly quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list that accurately identifies the author, date, title, and source location as available.
C:PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
NOT EVIDENT
Content is unstructured, is disjointed, or contains pervasive errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Vocabulary or tone is unprofessional or distracts from the topic.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
Content is poorly organized, is difficult to follow, or contains errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar that cause confusion. Terminology is misused or ineffective.
COMPETENT
Content reflects attention to detail, is organized, and focuses on the main ideas as prescribed in the task or chosen by the candidate. Terminology is pertinent, is used correctly, and effectively conveys the intended meaning. Mechanics, usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation and understanding.
AHPRA Registered Nurse Standard of Practice.
UncategorizedNRSG367: AHPRA Registered Nurse Standards – Nursing Reflection Writing Assignment Help
TASK
This assessment requires students to reflect on two of the AHPRA Registered Nurse Standard of Practice. Students are to provide a structured response describing the relevance and importance of the standards they choose reflecting on experiences from your undergraduate nursing clinical practice experiences and your imminent role registered nurse.
AHPRA Registered Nurse Standards of Practice
Standard 1 Thinks critically and analyses nursing practice
Standard 2 Engages in therapeutic and professional relationships
Standard 3 Maintains the capability for practice
Standard 4 Comprehensively conducts assessments
Standard 5 Develops a plan for nursing practice
Standard 6 Provides safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice
Standard 7 Evaluates outcomes to inform nursing practice. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 & 9
Select a health care facility or service (e.g., hospital, physician practice, long-term care facility, ambulance service, pharmacy, or skilled nursing facility).
Design a 700- to 1,050-word proposal for a process improvement or cultural change that would affect all levels of staff in the organization (e.g., Lean Six Sigma or Studer Group).
Cite 3 reputable references to support your assignment (e.g., trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, or other sources of similar quality).
Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.
What experiences have you had with research and evidence-based practice so far?Do you feel like your past/current workplace(s) have supported/promoted nursing research and evidence-based practice?
UncategorizedWhat experiences have you had with research and evidence-based practice so far?Do you feel like your past/current workplace(s) have supported/promoted nursing research and evidence-based practice?What areas of research/evidence-based practice do you have an understanding of already? What areas are new to you?Why is research/evidence-based practice important to your nursing practice? How about to the larger nursing profession
Describe an incident, or incidents, in your own nursing practice in which you expressed social or cultural sensitivity in order to elicit a competent health history or assessment.
UncategorizedQUESTION
Nursing
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What does mythology tell us about living forever?
Nursing Homeworksbio 7,8,9
2. What does mythology tell us about living forever?
3. What are three ways that David describes are ways that we can extend life?(6 points)
4. What is resveritol? (2 points)
5. What does he suggest are the pros and concs for extending our lives…..100-200 to even 400 years in the futures? (2 points)
6. Does Gary want to partake in cryo genics? What is his reasoning at the end of the video? (2 points)
Where does the government fall into this relationship; are they a provider, payer, or both? Lastly, how has this relationship changed over time.
Nursing Essay HelpAPPLIES THE THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES OF NURSING AND RELATED DISCIPLINES TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AGGREGATES, AND COMMUNITIES
Nursing HomeworksAPPLIES THE THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES OF NURSING AND RELATED DISCIPLINES TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AGGREGATES, AND COMMUNITIES.
Design for Change Proposal Guidelines
Purpose
You are
to create a Design for Change proposal inclusive of your Practice Issue and
Evidence Summary worksheet from your Capstone Project Milestone 1. Your plan is
to convince your management team of a nursing problem you have uncovered and
you feel is significant enough to change the way something is currently
practiced. In the event you are not currently working as a nurse, please use a
hypothetical clinical situation you experienced in nursing school, or nursing
education issue you identified in your nursing program.
Course
Outcomes
This assignment
enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
CO1:
Applies the theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines to
individuals, families, aggregates, and communities from entry to the healthcare
system through long-term planning. (PO #1)
CO2:
Proposes leadership and collaboration strategies for use with consumers and
other healthcare providers in managing care and/or delegating responsibilities
for health promotion, illness prevention, health restoration and maintenance,
and rehabilitative activities. (PO #2)
Due
Date
Milestone
2 consists of the proposal for your Design for Change Capstone Project. Submit
this assignment to the Dropbox by the end of Week 4.
Points
Milestone
2 is worth 225 points.
Directions
1.
Create a proposal for your Design for Change
Capstone Project. Open the NR451_Milestone2_Design_Proposal_ template in Course
Resources to create your paper. You will include the information from Milestone
1, your practice issue and evidence summary worksheets, as you compose this
proposal. Your plan is to convince your management team of a practice problem
you have uncovered that is significant enough to change current practice.
2.
The format for this proposal
will be a paper following the Publication
manual of APA 6th edition.
3.
The paper is to be FIVE to
six-pages excluding the Title page and Reference page.
4.
As you organize your information
and evidence, include the following topics.
a.
Introduction:
Write
an introduction but do not use Introduction as a heading in accordance with
the rules put forth in the Publication manual of the American Psychological
Association(2010, p. 63). Introduce the reader to the
plan with evidence-based problem identification and solution.
b.
Change
Model Overview:Overview of the ACE Star model (the model we have been
discussing this session); define the scope of the EBP; identify the
stakeholders, and determine the responsibility of the team members.
c.
Evidence:
Conduct internal and external searches of evidence; integrate
and summarize the evidence summary worksheet from Milestone 1; develop a
recommendation for change.
d.
Translation:
develop a hypothetical action plan; include measurable
outcomes, reporting to stakeholders; identify next steps and disseminate the
findings.
e.
Conclusion:
Provide
a clear and concise summary, inclusive of the problem issue,the five
points of the ACE Star change model; and ways to maintain
the change plan.
5. Citations
and References
must be included to support the
information within each topic area. Refer to the APA manual, Chapter 7, for
examples of proper reference format. In-text citations are to be noted for all
information contained in your paper that is not your original idea or thought.
Ask yourself, How do I know this? and then cite the source. Scholarly sources
are expected, which means using peer-reviewed journals and credible websites.
6. Tables
and Figures may be added
as appropriate to the project. They should be embedded within the body of the
paper (see your APA manual for how to format and cite). Creating tables and
figures offers visual aids to the reader and enhances understanding of your
literature review and design for change.
Grading
Criteria: Design for Change Capstone Project
Category
Points
%
Description
Introduction
25
11%
Introduction to the plan is nursing focused, with evidence-based
problem identification and potential solutions clearly identified.
Change Model Overview
50
22%
Practice issue is identified and is nursing focused. An overview of
the ACE Star model is given. The need for change is evident. Stakeholders are
identified.Practice area, team members and their role are identified
and discussed. Scope of the problem is identified.State
how nurses should use this model as a guide to facilitate change.
Evidence
50
22%
Evidence is provided thru basic information that indicates a change is
needed. For example, there have been 6 urinary tract infections over the last
two months and there were none present the last two years at the same time
period. What are some of the evidence-based interventions you discovered in
your Evidence Summary that do you plan to use?
Translation
50
22%
Activities to achieve the final steps of change are fully described.
What is needed to achieve. How do you translate what information you have
gathered into practice? How do you inform staff? What is your plan of action
to pilot the plan? What is the timeline?
Conclusion
25
11%
Clear, solid summary summarizing the key points and steps of the
change plan is included; ways to sustain the change plan are described.
APA Format
25
11%
Minimal errors.
Total
225 points
100%
Grading Rubric: Capstone Project
Milestone 2
Assignment
Criteria
A (100%)
Exceptional
Outstanding or
highest level of performance
B (88%)
Exceeds
Very good or
high level of performance
C (80%)
Meets
Competent or
satisfactory level of performance
NI (38%)
Needs
Improvement
Poor or failing
level of performance
F (0%)
Developing
Unsatisfactory
level of performance
Introduction
25
points
Introduction to the plan is nursing focused, and evidence-based. Potential
interventions clearly identified.
25
points ?
Introduction to the plan is nursing focused, and evidence-based
solutions identified but not clear.
22
points ?
Introduction to the plan is provided; however, the plan is not nursing
focused and evidence-based solutions are not convincing.
20
points ?
Introduction lacks evidence to support need for change and/or
potential solution is not evidenced-based.
10
points ?
Introduction is missing.
points ?
Change Model
Overview
50
points
Practice issue is nursing focused.
Overview of the ACE Star model is given. Rationale for change is
present.
Stakeholders are identified.Practice area, team
members and role are discussed.
Scope
of problem is identified.
50
points ?
Practice issue is nursing focused.
Overview of the ACE Star model is given. Rationale for change is not
present.
Stakeholders are identified.Practice area, team
members and role are discussed.
Scope
of problem is identified.
44
points ?
Practice issue is nursing focused.
Overview of the ACE Star model is given. Rationale for change is not
present.
Stakeholders are not identified.Practice
area, team members and role are discussed but without detail.
Scope
of problem is identified.
40
points ?
Practice issue is nursing focused.
Overview of the ACE Star model is given. Rationale for change is not
present.
Stakeholders are not identified.Practice
area, team members and role are not discussed.
Scope
of problem is identified.
19
points ?
Change Model Overview is missing
points ?
Evidence
50
points
Evidence is thoroughly provided thru basic information of the current
problem in the work setting indicating a change is needed.
Interventions discovered in Evidence Summary are used in planning for
change.
50
points ?
Evidence is briefly provided thru basic information of the current
problem in the work setting indicating a change is needed.
Some of the interventions discovered in Evidence Summary are used in
planning for change.
44
points ?
Evidence is vaguely provided thru basic information of the current
problem in the work setting indicating a change is needed.
Some of the interventions discovered in Evidence Summary are used in
planning for change.
40
points ?
Evidence is provided thru basic nformation of the current problem but
is not convincing.
Interventions discovered in Evidence Summary are not used in planning
for change.
19
points ?
Evidence is not provided thru basic information of the current
problem; there is no indication of change; there no interventions listed from
the Evidence Summary.
points ?
Translation
50
points
Activities to achieve final steps of change are fully described.
Ways to translate evidence into practice is discussed.
Methods to inform staff, activities planned for plan of action and
timeline are discussed.
50
points ?
Activities to achieve final steps of change are fully described.
How to translate evidence into practice is discussed but is not clear.
Methods to inform staff, activities planned for plan of action and
timeline are discussed.
44
points ?
Activities to achieve final steps of change are fully described.
How to translate evidence into practice is not discussed.
Methods to inform staff, activities planned for plan of action but
timeline is not mentioned.
40
points ?
Activities to achieve final steps of change are described but not in
detail.
How to translate evidence into practice is not discussed.
Methods to inform staff, activities planned for plan of action but
timeline is not mentioned.
19
points ?
Activities for final change plan is missing.
Translation of evidence into practice is missing.
points ?
Conclusion
25
points
Detailed summary of main points.
Ways to sustain plan are thoroughly described.
25 points
?
Summary of main points is brief.
Ways to sustain plan are briefly described.
22
points ?
Summary of main points is vague.
Ways to sustain plan are vaguely described.
20
points ?
Summary of main points is vague.
Ways to sustain change are not described.
10
points ?
Summary is missing.
There is no plan to sustain change.
points ?
APA formatting,
scholarly writing
25
points
APA format sixth edition.
Grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and spelling correct.
References, citations correct.
Paper formatted in APA format.
No errors to one error.
25
points ?
Two to three errors.
22
points ?
Four to five errors.
20
points ?
Six to seven errors.
10
points ?
More than seven errors.
points ?
Total Points
DEFINE THE CONCEPT OF THE ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD.HOW ARE EHRS AT THE HEART OF A CLINICAL IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM?
UncategorizedPLEASE ANSWER EACH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN A WELL-WRITTEN OPEN ENDED RESPONSE. CITE REFERENCES IF USED (APA FORMAT)
1. Provide examples of clinical outcome measures. Why are these measures important for improving clinical care? What are the important features of effective outcome measures?
2. Customer satisfaction measures have become much more important to healthcare organizations in recent years. Why are these measures important? How do organizations determine their performance relative to competitors?
3. Define the concept of the Electronic Health Record. How are EHRs at the heart of a clinical improvement system?
4.The Donabedian Model uses three types of measures in quality work to examine health services and evaluate quality of care. The information gathered are from three measures: structure, process, and outcomes. Define and describe the difference between each and provide an example of each.
5.What is “systems thinking”? Why is the concept important in quality improvement?
6.Define special cause and common cause variation. How do they differ? What approaches are taken to eliminate these causes of variation?
7.Describe the Lean Improvement Cycle. Give an example of how the cycle would be applied in a healthcare setting (clinic, physician’s office, hospital, long term care facility).
8. Why do practitioners resist efforts at standardization? How does standardization help the problems facing the healthcare system of high cost and poor quality?
9.What is Value Stream Mapping? How is this tool used in a Lean Improvement Cycle?
10.How are Clinical Practice Guidelines examples of standardization? Discuss three benefits of CPGs in the healthcare delivery system.
11.STEEEP is the acronym used for the IOM’s healthcare industry goals and represents care that is Safe, Timely, Efficient, Effective, Equitable, and Patient-Centered. Provide an example of each of the 6 AIMS. Why are these concepts important for healthcare practitioners?
12. Describe Shewhart’s PDSA cycle. How is it applied to quality improvement in healthcare?
13.What are the major steps in the Plan phase of PDSA? Which lean tools might be involved in this phase?
14.Name three challenges to CPG implementation and describe how they create barriers to implementation.
15.What are “never events”? How are they being used in healthcare to promote quality care?
16. What is an “episode of care”. How does this concept apply to CPG development?
>Nursing homework help
Uncategorized734.3.4 : Healthcare Utilization and Finance
The graduate analyzes financial implications related to healthcare delivery, reimbursement, access, and national initiatives.
INTRODUCTION
It is essential that nurses understand the issues related to healthcare financing, including local, state, and national healthcare policies and initiatives that affect healthcare delivery. As a patient advocate, the professional nurse is in a position to work with patients and families to access available resources to meet their healthcare needs.
REQUIREMENTS
Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. An originality report is provided when you submit your task that can be used as a guide.
You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course.
A. Compare the U.S. healthcare system with the healthcare system of Great Britain, Japan, Germany, or Switzerland, by doing the following:
1. Identify one country from the following list whose healthcare system you will compare to the U.S. healthcare system: Great Britain, Japan, Germany, or Switzerland.
2. Compare access between the two healthcare systems for children, people who are unemployed, and people who are retired.
a. Discuss coverage for medications in the two healthcare systems.
b. Determine the requirements to get a referral to see a specialist in the two healthcare systems.
c. Discuss coverage for preexisting conditions in the two healthcare systems.
3. Explain two financial implications for patients with regard to the healthcare delivery differences between the two countries (i.e.; how are the patients financially impacted).
B. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
C. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
File RestrictionsFile name may contain only letters, numbers, spaces, and these symbols: ! – _ . * ‘ ( )
File size limit: 200 MB
File types allowed: doc, docx, rtf, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, odt, pdf, txt, qt, mov, mpg, avi, mp3, wav, mp4, wma, flv, asf, mpeg, wmv, m4v, svg, tif, tiff, jpeg, jpg, gif, png, zip, rar, tar, 7z
RUBRICA1:COUNTRY TO COMPARE
NOT EVIDENT
A country for comparison is not identified.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The identified country for comparison is not from the given list.
COMPETENT
The identified country for comparison is from the given list.
A2:ACCESS
NOT EVIDENT
A comparison of healthcare system access is not provided.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The comparison does not accurately describe access to healthcare systems in both the U.S. and the country chosen in A1 for one or more of the given groups of people, or the comparison does not logically describe both the similarities and differences between access to each of the healthcare systems for all of the given groups of people.
COMPETENT
The comparison accurately describes access to healthcare systems in both the U.S. and the country chosen in part A1 for children, people who are unemployed, and people who are retired. The comparison logically describes the similarities and differences between access to each of the healthcare systems for all of the given groups of people.
A2A:COVERAGE OF MEDICATIONS
NOT EVIDENT
A discussion of medication coverage in both healthcare systems is not provided.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The discussion of coverage is not accurate or is not relevant to one or more of the healthcare systems.
COMPETENT
The discussion of coverage for medications is accurate and relevant to both the U.S. healthcare system and the healthcare system of the country chosen in part A1.
A2B:REFERRAL TO SEE A SPECIALIST
NOT EVIDENT
A determination of specialist referral requirements is not provided.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The submission does not accurately determine the requirements to get a referral to see a specialist for one or more of the healthcare systems.
COMPETENT
The submission accurately determines the requirements to get a referral to see a specialist for both the U.S. healthcare system and the healthcare system of the country chosen in part A1.
A2C:COVERAGE FOR PREEXISTING CONDITIONS
NOT EVIDENT
A discussion of preexisting condition coverage is not provided.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The discussion of coverage for preexisting conditions is not accurate or does not relate to one or more of the healthcare systems.
COMPETENT
The discussion of coverage for preexisting conditions is accurate and relevant to both the U.S. healthcare system and the healthcare system of the country chosen in part A1.
A3:FINANCE IMPLICATIONS FOR HEALTHCARE DELIVERY
NOT EVIDENT
An explanation of 2 financial implications for the patient is not provided.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The explanation does not logically discuss 2 financial implications for the patient in regards to healthcare delivery differences, or the explanation does not include both the U.S. healthcare system and the healthcare system of the country chosen in part A1.
COMPETENT
The explanation logically discusses 2 financial implications for the patient in regards to the delivery differences in both the U.S. healthcare system and the healthcare system of the country chosen in part A1.
B:SOURCES
NOT EVIDENT
The submission does not include both in-text citations and a reference list for sources that are quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The submission includes in-text citations for sources that are quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list; however, the citations or reference list is incomplete or inaccurate.
COMPETENT
The submission includes in-text citations for sources that are properly quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list that accurately identifies the author, date, title, and source location as available.
C:PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
NOT EVIDENT
Content is unstructured, is disjointed, or contains pervasive errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Vocabulary or tone is unprofessional or distracts from the topic.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
Content is poorly organized, is difficult to follow, or contains errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar that cause confusion. Terminology is misused or ineffective.
COMPETENT
Content reflects attention to detail, is organized, and focuses on the main ideas as prescribed in the task or chosen by the candidate. Terminology is pertinent, is used correctly, and effectively conveys the intended meaning. Mechanics, usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation and understanding.
Bacterial Meningitis Nursing Care Question.
Nursing HomeworksBacterial Meningitis Nursing Care Question.
A 6-month-old is admitted with bacterial meningitis. Which action is the priority of care? (choose one of the following bacterial meningitis nursing care options, the answer and the explanation is given below)
Bacterial Meningitis Nursing Care Question Answer and Explanation:
Bacterial meningitis occurs when infection causes inflammation in the meninges of the brain and spinal cord. This inflammation may lead to hydrocephalus and increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Due to the risk for severe complications from meningitis and increased ICP (eg, hearing loss, permanent brain damage, death), the priority of care is immediate antibiotic therapy. Lumbar puncture (LP) with cerebrospinal fluid culture is performed to determine the causative organism. Antibiotic choice may be adjusted later based on LP results. The client should remain on isolation precautions for a minimum of 24 hours following initiation of antibiotic therapy.
(Option 2) Clients with meningitis are often very sensitive to stimuli (eg, bright lights, noise). Although environmental stimuli should be reduced as much as possible, the priority of care is initiating antibiotic therapy.
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(Option 3) Seizures may occur in infants with bacterial meningitis and are often accompanied by a shrill, high-pitched cry. There is no indication that this client has experienced a seizure. The nurse should carefully monitor for seizure activity and place the client on seizure precautions if necessary. However, antibiotic therapy is the most critical intervention in treating bacterial meningitis.
(Option 4) Although obtaining an initial head circumference is necessary to monitor for changes related to increasing ICP, the priority is obtaining blood cultures and administering antibiotics as soon as they are prescribed.
Educational objective:
Due to the risk for severe complications (eg, hearing loss, permanent brain damage) associated with bacterial meningitis, the most critical intervention is initiation of antibiotic therapy. The causative organism is confirmed through LP and blood cultures.
IS HIPPA IMPORTANT TO THE FCN?
Nursing HomeworksIS HIPPA IMPORTANT TO THE FCN?
necessary for an FCN? Why? Why not?Review the ANA policy on
principles of documentation, which can be found online at
www.nursingworld.org/principles Discuss what the policy expresses.
Are written consents and permissions necessary for an FCN? Why? Why
not?