Musculoskeletal and Neurologic System

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research the conditions affecting the musculoskeletal and the neurologic systems. Based on your research and understanding, respond to one of the following scenarios:

1. A 12-year-old female is admitted with severe pain in her spine. While checking history, the patient and her mother state that several weeks ago the patient was treated for an upper respiratory infection. The infection subsided after several days of taking antibiotics. However, several days later, the child complained of joint swelling and pain in her right elbow, which subsided, but then seemed to migrate to her left knee. A week later, today, the child began to complain of worsening back pain. The mother has been treating the pain with over the counter pain medication and heat and ice packs, but this did not seem to help.

o What are the possible causes of the pain and how you would proceed?

Citations should conform to APA guidelines. You may use this APA Citation Helper as a convenient reference for properly citing resources or connect to the APA Style website through the APA icon below.

For this assignment, read the background information and then learn about Diane Mathis’ experience with non-English-speaking patients. 

Read the Intro and the Case Story. Then listen to the Lecture. http://support.mchtraining.net/national_ccce/case2/home.html

In a paper:

1. Compare and contrast the range of medical language interpretation and describe what is considered “best practice.”
2. Consider and describe at least two scenarios in situations in which patients are non-English speaking and qualified language interpretation is not provided. What are the key ethical principles to be considered? What are the implications for the patient in each alternative?
3. How would the scenario relate to your own health profession’s code of ethics? If you are not currently working in health care, you should use the code of ethics for the profession you plan to pursue upon graduation.
4. Compare and contrast the model of medical practice between the U.S. (Western scientific paradigm of medicine) and another country with a different culture.
5. Which healthcare model is better and why?

Assignment Expectations

Length: 3 pages (excluding the cover page and the reference list

File format: Your work should be prepared using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or Excel, depending upon the assignment instructions. For assignments requiring video or voice recordings, use media formats that are supported by MyTLC Courses as noted in our Trident Support page.

In-text citations and references: All information and ideas in your papers should be supported by in-text citations and corresponding references at the end of the paper.

Scholarly sources: At least two scholarly sources should be included in your papers. Online sources must be limited to credible professional and scholarly publications such as peer-reviewed journal articles, e-books, or specific webpages on websites from a university, government, or nonprofit organization (these have extensions .edu, .gov, or .org). Presenting consumer sources such as e-magazines, newspapers, Wikipedia, WebMD, or other commercial websites (these have extensions .com) as references is not appropriate.

Scholarly writing: Use an academic paper format, not an essay based on your opinions or experience. Avoid using the first person in writing. Synthesize what you learned from the sources you read; write papers in your own words; and cite sources within the text, as well as include a properly formatted reference list.

Use of direct quotes: Use of direct quotes should be avoided. Only use direct quotes when preserving the exact words of an author is necessary. In the rare instance that directly quoted material is used, it must be properly cited (with quotation marks and page numbers in the in-text citation); quotes should not exceed 5-10% of the total paper content

#1:

 

Identify two GCU Library scholarly databases that will help you find the best research articles to support your EBP proposal. Discuss why these two databases are better than Google Scholar or a general Internet search.

#2:

 The Institute of Medicine has stated a goal that 90% of practice be evidence-based by 2020. According to HealthyPeople.gov, the United States is currently at approximately 15%. Discuss two barriers that might hold nursing practice from achieving this goal, and suggest ways in which identified barriers may be addressed. 

Please read carefully the instructions and Grading Rubric 250 words, no plagio, citation and reference

Grading Rubric and Table for your Use for this Discussion Question

After completing all the assigned readings post your answer to the discussion question. For this question we are looking at the teen and his/ her risk for becoming a teen parent, as well as the risk of childbirth and pregnancy to the teen and infant. Use our textbook and other current scholarly sources to formulate your answers – consumer web sites such as Web MD Mayo Clinic and WIKI should not be used. Focus is on teen pregnancy in the United States so your source should not be the World Health Organization. You have until Wednesday at midnight to post your answer. Read the material, reflect and then post. No need to rush and be the first to post.

Grading Rubric

Precursors/risk factors for teen pregnancy +1

Risk/impact of teen pregnancy for Mom, baby society +3

2 Community or State Resources for teen pregnancy 1.0

Statistical data- Discuss teen pregnancy rates in area over the last 10 years , state whether they have risen or fallen IN YOUR State and possible reason for the change +2.5

Writing and Resources +0.5

Table you can use to post your answers

Precursors / risk factors for teen pregnancy

Risk/impact of teen pregnancy for Mom, baby society

2 Community or State Resources for teen pregnancy

Statistical data- Discuss teen pregnancy rates in area over the last 10 years , whether they have risen or fallen IN YOUR State

Possible reasons for the change (use current data)

Reference

T3 DQ1 Adolescent pregnancy is viewed as a high-risk situation because it poses serious health risks for the mother and the baby. Describe various risk factors or precursors to adolescent pregnancy. Research community and state resources devoted in adolescent pregnancy and describe at least two of these resources. Research the teen pregnancy rates for the last 10 years for your state and community. Has this rate increased or decreased? Discuss possible reasons for an increase or decrease.

 

Capstone Assignment

Write a 10-15 page paper. You must include a minimum of 6 scholarly sources in your citations and references. Follow proper APA format and style and include a cover page, reference page, and any applicable tables or appendices.

The following components should be addressed in your paper:

·         Start with a statement of the problem and objective for the selected healthcare issues impacting the healthcare delivery system and professional nursing practice, which articulates the main objectives that the paper desires to achieve.

·         How will findings from research articles analysis contribute to advancing the practice of nursing? (Identify no fewer than six relevant research articles)

·         Include an analysis of a need for education within an agency and identify recommended action.

·         Describe the significance and relevance of the problem. What is the appropriate communication level for the target audience’s educational experience in order to improve communication with staff, administration, or clients in their practice area? And why did you select?

·         Create an 8-10 PowerPoint Presentation and Present for your selected clinical practicum agency to address and satisfy an identified need within the agency.

 Books Required Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends & Management, 6th Ed* Author: Barbara Cherry DNSc MBA RN NEA-BC; Susan R. Jacob PhD MSN RN