How does our microflora affect us?

Be sure to do the following before starting your discussion:

Go to http://commonfund.nih.gov/hmp/index and learn about Human Microbiome Project. Go to https://www.bbc.com/news/health-18422288 and listen to the BBC radio program on Human Microbiomes.

Read these articles:

• http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/19/science/studies-of-human-microbiome-yield-new-insights.html?emc=eta1
• http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/19/magazine/say-hello-to-the-100-trillion-bacteria-that-make-up-your-microbiome.html?pagewanted%3Dall

Based on what you have learned from the website, article, and chapter 14 (Tortora) about microflora, write a two-paragraph discussion on how microflora influences our health and what can we do to sustain a healthy microflora in our body.

 

Eating Disorders — Discuss several of these. Include 3 full APA evidence-based citations.

~What is anorexia nervosa? Describe the population that is most at risk. What psychological factors and societal factors are involved? What evidence might lead you to suspect that someone has anorexia nervosa? What roles do advertising and certain pro-anorexia sites play in encouraging anorexia nervosa? What are the nutrition and health consequences of anorexia nervosa? How is anorexia nervosa treated? How successful is treatment?

~Describe the behaviors that are classified as bulimia. What evidence might lead you to suspect that someone has bulimia? What are the nutrition and health consequences of bulimia? How is bulimia treated?

~Describe the behaviors that are classified as binge eating. Why do you think that people binge eat? What evidence might lead you to suspect that someone is binge eating? What are the nutrition and health consequences of binge eating? Can you cure yourself from binge eating? What professional treatment is used for binge eaters?

~ What is pica? Why does pica occur? What kinds of non-foods are ingested in pica? What are the technical names used to describe the specific pica disorders? What are the nutrition and health consequences of pica?

 

Write a 650-1300 word response to the following questions: 

1. Explain multicultural communication and its origins.
2. Compare and contrast culture, ethnicity, and acculturation.
3. Explain how cultural and religious differences affect the health care professional and the issues that can arise in cross-cultural communications.
4. Discuss family culture and its effect on patient education.
5. List some approaches the health care professional can use to address religious and cultural diversity.
6. List the types of illiteracy.
7. Discuss illiteracy as a disability.
8. Give examples of some myths about illiteracy.
9. Explain how to assess literacy skills and evaluate written material for readability.
10. Identify ways a health care professional may establish effective communication.
11. Suggest ways the health care professional can help a patient remember instructions.

This assignment is to be submitted as a Microsoft Word document.  

· Created short paragraph (50-100 word minimum) response for each question and addressed each part of the question. (the question does not count toward the word count) –/ 10 points 

· Research section: Demonstrated accuracy, thoughtful detail and intelligence with each answer and was written in own words and had original thought. -10 pts

· Critical thinking Section: Original Examples are provided to explain answer. (Example:) Student has original and critical thinking:-10 pts

· Created APA formatted document. 

i. Included APA title page. 1/

ii. Included APA in-text citations – 5/

iii. APA reference page at the end. –3 pts/  9 points total

· Homework has questions written out, numbered and are in order. ( See student Success center for details on APA formatting) – 1 point

HOMEWORK EXAMPLE as posted in rubric doc in announcement:

1) Define CAM.

CAM stands for complementary and alternative medicine.  CAM consists of many different therapies and treatments that are used to prevent and treat illness and disease. These methods are not typically taught in Medical school or practiced by Western medical doctors.  Various practices use natural methods or substances to promote the body to heal or stay in harmony. The mind body and spirit of a person are brought into the equation of healing. (Falvo, pp.210-211, 2004)

Critical thinking/examples: 

For example, Chiropractic, homeopathy, naturopathy, yoga, meditation and energy fields are some of the therapies used in CAM. I had a patient with diabetes and used to also get nutritional work completed by a Chiropractor that helped to control his blood sugar.

Hi Class, please be sure to create a highly organized assignment. There are 2 parts to each answer.

Write out the question and bold it. 

  

1. Choose a nurse leader who holds a leadership nursing position in their organization who have direct reports (they supervise other employees). Examples of this include Director of Nursing, Director, Unit Manager. *You may not be employed in the same facility as your interviewee or shadow during personal work hours* (If special accommodations need to be made, approval by your instructor is required first). 

2. Develop an interview guide before conducting the interview. Identify information that you want to know before the interview and plan clarifying questions. You must include at least one question about technology/informatics.

3. Conduct an interview regarding their professional role in the organization, and a current health care issue that is of interest to you (ethics, conflict management, budget, staffing, culture of safety, “just culture”, career advancement, quality improvement, etc.). Identify the name of the organization and use names of all involved (no anonymity).

4. Prepare a written report of the interview.

Sample questions below. Feel free to vary the content of the questions to fit your interview:

• Please describe the nursing and inter-professional      teams that operate in this facility/on this unit.
• Can you provide an example of a nursing practice that      has been changed in the last year based on current best evidence?
• What do you consider your biggest challenge?
• What do you love most about your job?
• Why did you choose this job?
• What other kinds of nursing/other job did you ever do?
• How would you describe your company’s culture?
• How would you describe your role in admission and      staffing decisions?
• What is your leadership style?  

* If you are employed in a large healthcare facility that has more than one location, you may interview the nurse leader in that organization with prior permission from your instructor. The purpose of this is to get you out of your organization and explore other nursing leadership roles than you might be familiar with.

Assignment Expectations:

Length: 1500 to 1750 words in length; Upload log Separately 

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA format. These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment. Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.

References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Your essay should have at least two scholarly references in addition to the textbook. Please be sure to cite the interview in APA format.

Rubric: This assignment uses a rubric for scoring. Please review it as part of your assignment preparation and again prior to submission to ensure you have addressed its criteria at the highest level.

Instructions:

1. Read the Case Study 11-2: Go to the Hospital and Come Back with Four More Medications in Chapter 11 of the textbook. ISBN:9781284104479
2. Once you have read the Case Study thoroughly, answer the following questions:
   1. What does the administration of antibiotics have to do with a Clostridium difficile (C. diff infection) infection?
   2. List all the inappropriate medications prescribed for K.L. and describe the reason why they are inappropriate.
   3. What kind of treatment regimen is utilized for a patient with a C. diff infection?
   4. Do any of these treatments regimens raise suspicion as being inappropriate for K.L.?
   5. List the therapy and if contraindicated, give a reason why it is inappropriate.  
3. Your paper should be:
   • One (1) page or more.
   • Use factual information from the textbook and/or appropriate articles and websites.
   • Cite your sources – type references according to the APA Style Guide.