What goal or goals should we have in discussing this case?

Case Study Questions for Discussion of the 2010 Earthquake in Haiti Consider and share your thoughts on these questions.

1. What event or series of events occurred?
2. What consequences resulted from these events?
3. What goal or goals should we have in discussing this case?
4. What are some elements important to understanding the context of events?
5. What are the key facts involved?
6. What were the key decisions made?

a. Were there good decisions or bad decisions made?

b. Were there alternatives?

7. What recommendations would you make?

Explain how African American communities in America responded to and resisted their condition 

Topic:-  Explain how African American communities in America responded to and resisted their condition 

The final paper is 11 page research paper that must be written in APA Format. There are no extensions for this assignment. Library The libraries, located in Building B downtown and at West Campus, provide access to both traditional paper resources and electronic resources such as databases. The library web page is structured as a control panel at www.dallascollege.edu/Library where you can find key links and quickly navigate to what you need. The librarians welcome your questions in person, over the phone, or online. Online help is available through Ask a Librarian. 

Describe one and explain why it is important to the investigation and the outcome of a crime.

• Your post must be in APA Format (please see resource tab).  This means you must cite your sources in the text and list them as references. 
• Your discussion must be written in the third person (No I believe or I feel), properly paragraphed with minimum grammatical errors and conventions. (Please proofread before submitting and see the discussion submissions requirements).  You will be graded accordingly.
• You may have up to two (2) references to include in your textbook.
• You must reply to at least one peer response of no less than 100 words. 

1. There are several elements of a crime such as Simple Assault, Aggravated Assault, and Attempted Assault. Describe one and explain why it is important to the investigation and the outcome of a crime. Explain your answer completely and respond to one other student with at least 100 words. 

What is the mood of “Hands”? How does the mood relate to other parts of the story, such as character or theme?

Link : http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/Hand.shtml

Instructions:

**For help with literary terms, consult the literary terms handout in Canvas and other resources (such as Quizlet) as needed.

What are the themes in “Hands”? How do you know they are the themes? Provide specific references within the text.

If we changed the point of view of the text—say, from one character to another or multiple characters—how would the story change? Whose story is not told in the text? Who is left out, and why might Anderson, the author, have omitted this character’s tale?

Define gender (in your own words—no dictionary definitions). What does “Hands” suggest or reveal about gender (socially, politically, and psychologically)?

Identify and explain at least three similes and metaphors in “Hands.”

What is the mood of “Hands”? How does the mood relate to other parts of the story, such as character or theme?

What flashbacks or foreshadowing are present in “Hands”?

What methods can be used to assess nutritional status?

Purpose

NR449 Evidence-Based Practice

Skills Module: Nutrition

To encourage critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration through the use of evidence-based practice studies.

Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes. CO 1: Examine the sources of knowledge that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO 7)

CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs 4 and 8) CO 3: Identify ethical issues common to research involving human subjects. (PO 6)

CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and clinical significance related to evidence-based practice. (POs 4 and 8)

CO 5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (POs 7 and 8)

Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.

Total points possible: 100 points

Preparing the assignment

Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.

1. Computer with internet access.

2. Recommend using Firefox browser and clearing your cookies and cache if you are accessing ATI on laptop or desktop computer.

3. Log into ATI, “My ATI”, and select the “Apply” tab. Click on Skills Module 3.0 and title “ Nutrition.” Click on

the “Begin Lesson” tab. Open the “Evidence-Based Research” tab on the left side.

4. There is one (1) study under the Evidence-Based Practice tab. You may review the entire module, but this is not a priority for this assignment. Other main topics and accompanying studies are listed in the table below.

5. Choose one of the main topics from the table and then choose one (1) article for review under that main topic.

Read the article chosen from the table below and answer one (1) of the topic questions listed.

a. What methods can be used to assess nutritional status?

b. What methods can be used to identify those at risk for malnutrition?

c. What specific health conditions increase the risk of malnutrition?

d. What associations exist between nutritional status and health outcomes?

e. What type of interventions improve adherence to recommendations on nutritional intake?

Create a 2-3 page scholarly paper which supports the topic question you selected. Search for a current research article (less than 5 years) to support the topic question selected. The 2-3 page limit does not include title and reference pages.

Is the assessment supported by the subjective and objective information? Why or why not?

ABDOMINAL ASSESSMENT

Abdominal Assessment

Subjective:

CC: “My stomach has been hurting for the past two days.”

HPI: LZ, 65 y/o AA male, presents to the emergency department with a two days history of intermittent epigastric abdominal pain that radiates into his back. He went to the local Urgent Care where was given PPI’s with no relief. At this time, the patient reports that the pain has been increasing in severity over the past few hours; he vomited after lunch, which led his to go to the ED at this time. He has not experienced fever, diarrhea, or other symptoms associated with his abdominal pain. 

PMH: HTN

Medications: Metoprolol 50mg

Allergies: NKDA

FH: HTN, Gerd,  Hyperlipidemia

Social Hx: ETOH, smoking for 20 years but quit both 2 years ago, divorced for 5 years, 3 children, 2 males, 1 female 

Objective:

· VS: Temp 98.2; BP 91/60; RR 16; P 76; HT 6’10”; WT 262lbs

· Heart: RRR, no murmurs

· Lungs: CTA, chest wall symmetrical

· Skin: Intact without lesions, no urticaria

· Abd: abdomen is tender in the epigastric area with guarding but without mass or rebound.

· Diagnostics: US and CTA 

Assessment:

1. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

2. Perforated Ulcer

3.  Pancreatitis

· Consider what history would be necessary to collect from the patient in the case study.

The Assignment

(In the past some students have listed each question that needs to be answered and then wrote there narrative under each question). This is easier for some students.

1. Analyze the subjective portion of the note. List additional information that should be included in the documentation.

2. Analyze the objective portion of the note. List additional information that should be included in the documentation.

3. Is the assessment supported by the subjective and objective information? Why or why not?

4. What diagnostic tests would be appropriate for this case, and how would the results be used to make a diagnosis?

5. Would you reject/accept the current diagnosis? Why or why not? Identify three possible conditions that may be considered as a differential diagnosis for this patient. Explain your reasoning using at least three different references from current evidence-based literature.

6. Identify  at least five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient.

How could police reduce the time they spend on some of these other types of calls?

Case Study – Chapter 3

Read the Case Study entitled: The role of crime in the work of the Philadelphia Police on Page 35 in the text.

1. What do you think about the article?
2. Should we gauge police effectiveness on Part 1 violent crimes?
3. Do you think the police should change the way they respond to calls?
4. How could police reduce the time they spend on some of these other types of calls?

What do you think about the issue of police agencies being fragmented. 

Read the Viewpoint article:  Fragmented policing and the role of fusion centers by Lt. Ray Guidetti. on page 20-21 in the text.

1. What do you think about the issue of police agencies being fragmented. 
2. What is your opinion about what the author is saying?
3. What is you opinion of the concept of a fusion center?
4. Do you think this would be as much of an issue where you live?

Evaluate economic conditions that influence company performance.

Research your company’s (CVS) financial reports for 2017.

Complete a 2- to 3-page FAQ/Shareholder Analysis.

Evaluate economic conditions that influence company performance. Consider political, environmental, currency (money), global economics, and government influences on economic conditions.

Compare market conditions with the company’s performance for 2017. Conclude how the market conditions that year influenced the company’s performance, such as interest rates, Federal Reserve Bank monetary policy changes, or other market conditions relevant to the company you selected.

Analyze year-over-year performance from 2016 and 2017. Consider key metrics or ratios such as trailing PE ratio, forward PE ratio, price to book, return on assets, and return on equity in your conclusions.

Cite references to support your assignment.

Based on the article, what do you believe is the essential element of how mobile design influences consumer shopping?

After reading the journal article entitled The Effect of Mobile Marketing Design on Consumer Mobile Shopping, provide an overview and answer to the following discussion prompt:

1) Based on the article, what do you believe is the essential element of how mobile design influences consumer shopping?

2) Pick a mobile retail app of your choice as an example and relate it to the article. What of this mobile app design do you think this retailer does well to engage consumer shopping well? What could they do better?