MASS DISASTERS

Brainstorm the types of potential disasters that could occur in your community, resources available, strengths of the community that could be used in the event of a disaster, and available sources of information to report the aftermath of a disaster.  

Respond to ALL of the following questions:

1. To what extent are the individuals and families in the area prepared for a potential disaster?

2. Have families in an disaster-prone region (earthquake, hurricane, etc), gathered supplies that will be needed, in the event of a disaster and placed them in an accessible location?

3. Have emergency escapes routes from homes, schools, and other buildings been identified?

4. Have families discussed an emergency contact person who can relay messages for and about family members separated in a disaster?

5. Do you conclude that these types of preparation have been ignored.

must be in APA

must be at least one page long 

must include at least one nursing journal article 

Comment 1

Extraneous variables are undesirable variables that influence the relationship between the variables that an experimenter is examining. These variables are undesirable because they add error to an experiment. A major goal in research design is to decrease or control the influence of extraneous variables as much as possible (Psychology World, 2017).

The extraneous variables can be held constant by creating a standardized environment and procedure so that all variables are the same in each condition and cannot be confused. These variables exist in all studies and can interfere with obtaining a clear understanding of the relationships among the study variables.

For example, if a study focused on the effect of relaxation therapy on the perception of incisional pain, the researchers would have to control the extraneous variables, such as type of surgical incision and time, amount, and type of pain medication administered after surgery, to prevent their influence on the patient’s pain perception. Selecting only patients with abdominal incisions who are hospitalized and receiving only one type of pain medication intravenously after surgery would control some of these extraneous variables. Controlling extraneous variables enables researchers to determine the effects of an intervention or treatment on study outcomes more accurately (Grove, Gray & Burns, 2015).

To control an extraneous variable the research needs to identify those variables that are most likely to influence the dependent variable. This is done based on the researcher’s common sense, logical reasoning, and past experiences. For example, being in a loud room can cause distraction to people taking a test than that of a quieter room. So, using a quiet room, you are inhibiting the extraneous variable of noise. Furthermore, once identifying an extraneous variable they can be controlled by either holding a variable constant or matching value across treatment conditions (Psychology World, 2017).

Comment 2

Extraneous independent variables can be very hard, or even impossible  in some situations, to control and can have an influence on the result  or dependent variable. One example of this is when the subjects are  people. Inclusion criteria help to eliminate some inconsistencies in  subjects; however exclusion criteria must be relatively broad simply  out of necessity. Every person is different and finding a sample of  individuals with all of the same demographic, personal history, and  family history is usually not possible.

There are many methods to reduce the effect that extraneous  variables have on the dependent variable. Grove, Gray, & Burns  (2015, p. 38) state “Laboratories, research or experimental  centers, and test units in hospitals or other healthcare agencies are  highly controlled settings in which experimental studies are often  conducted. This type of setting reduces the influence  of extraneous variables, which enables the researcher to  examine the effect of one variable on another  accurately.” In these types of facilities attempts are made to  control the environmental factors such as lighting, temperature, noise  level, etc. Regardless of the cause and the method to control  extraneous variables, researchers should be aware that these variables  can influence or skew results. “Researchers need to consider  the extraneous variables identified during data collection, data  analysis, and interpretation. They should also note these variables in  the research report so that future researchers can be aware of and  attempt to control them (Grove, Gray, & Burns, 2015, p. 311).

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*Use at least two scholarly sources to support your interventions and rationale. Be sure to cite your sources in-text and on a reference page using APA format.

*Find 5+ (scroll to the bottom to see the rubric, mastery is MORE than 5) interventions with rationales, they EACH must be cited with literature support

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Please read the instructions it has two parts the another one it’s for next week.

Understanding family structure and style is essential to patient and family care. Conducting a family interview and needs assessment gathers information to identify strengths, as well as potential barriers to health. This information ultimately helps develop family-centered strategies for support and guidance.

This family health assessment is a two-part assignment. The information you gather in this initial assignment will be utilized for the second assignment in Topic 3.

Develop an interview questionnaire to be used in a family-focused functional assessment. The questionnaire must include three open-ended, family-focused questions to assess functional health patterns for each of the following:

1. Values/Health Perception
2. Nutrition
3. Sleep/Rest
4. Elimination
5. Activity/Exercise
6. Cognitive
7. Sensory-Perception
8. Self-Perception
9. Role Relationship
10. Sexuality
11. Coping

Select a family, other than your own, and seek permission from the family to conduct an interview. Utilize the interview questions complied in your interview questionnaire to conduct a family-focused functional assessment. Document the responses as you conduct the interview.

Upon completion of the interview, write a 750-1,000-word paper. Analyze your assessment findings. Submit your questionnaire as an appendix with your assignment.

Include the following in your paper:

1. Describe the family structure. Include individuals and any relevant attributes defining the family composition, race/ethnicity, social class, spirituality, and environment.
2. Summarize the overall health behaviors of the family. Describe the current health of the family.
3. Based on your findings, describe at least two of the functional health pattern strengths noted in the findings. Discuss three areas in which health problems or barriers to health were identified.
4. Describe how family systems theory can be applied to solicit changes in family members that, in turn, initiate positive changes to the overall family functions over time.

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.

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