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Under the content section, read the article by Janet Jacobsen, “Lack of Reported Medication Errors Spurs Hospital to Improve Data Focus, Patient Safety.”

Please answer the following questions based on the information provided in the article;

  1. What is the purpose of what this study is trying to accomplish?
  2. What is the process(es) or activities involved in the response to a?
  3. What is the purpose of measuring and reporting performance?
  4. Reported Medication Errors What is the purpose of reporting quality measurement data?

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Promote a Positive Environment in a Middle School 

Using Teacher-Written Praise Notes to Promote a Positive Environment in a Middle School 

  • Read selected sections of Nelson, J. A. P., Young, B.      J., Young, E. J., & Cox, G. (2010). Using teacher-written praise notes      to promote a positive environment in a middle school. Preventing School      Failure, 54(2), 119-125. You should read the Abstract,      Introduction, Participants and Setting, Procedure, Measures (paragraph 1      only), Data Analysis (paragraph 1 only), Results (paragraph 1 only), and      Discussion (paragraph 1 and 2 only). This article is available at      http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.library.gcu.edu:2048/docview/603227825?accountid=7374.

In an essay of 500 words, use the scenario presented in part 1a, above, to answer the following questions:

  1. What statistical test was used in Nelson et al.,      (2010)?
  2. Did the authors use the correct statistical test? In      other words, what was their rationale for using this test (i.e., were the      variables discrete or continuous and was the test appropriate for this      type of data?)
  3. What was the research question? How did the statistical      test address and answer the research question?
  4. How did the authors interpret the results of this      study?

This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topiAnalysis of Researchc, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.

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informatics and knowledge

In the modern era, there are few professions that do not to some extent rely on data. Stockbrokers rely on market data to advise clients on financial matters. Meteorologists rely on weather data to forecast weather conditions, while realtors rely on data to advise on the purchase and sale of property. In these and other cases, data not only helps solve problems, but adds to the practitioner’s and the discipline’s body of knowledge.

Of course, the nursing profession also relies heavily on data. The field of nursing informatics aims to make sure nurses have access to the appropriate date to solve healthcare problems, make decisions in the interest of patients, and add to knowledge.

In this Discussion, you will consider a scenario that would benefit from access to data and how such access could facilitate both problem-solving and knowledge formation.

To Prepare:

  • Reflect on the concepts of informatics and knowledge work as presented in the Resources.
  • Consider a hypothetical scenario based on your own healthcare practice or organization that would require or benefit from the access/collection and application of data. Your scenario may involve a patient, staff, or management problem or gap.

By Day 3 of Week 1

Post a description of the focus of your scenario. Describe the data that could be used and how the data might be collected and accessed. What knowledge might be derived from that data? How would a nurse leader use clinical reasoning and judgment in the formation of knowledge from this experience?

four references not more than 5years

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o Alzheimer’s disease

During the last 5 weeks, you have explored various body systems: neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, and hematological. These four systems work together along with other body systems to complete a myriad of functions. For this reason, when disorders occur within one body system, it can create potentially devastating effects throughout the entire body. For instance, Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the central nervous system, yet its alterations actually affect multiple body systems from the cardiovascular system to the gastrointestinal system. In this Assignment, you examine alterations associated with disorders, as well as the impact of the alterations on multiple body systems.

To Prepare

· From the list below, select a disorder of interest to you:

o Alzheimer’s disease

o Asthma in children

o Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

o Congestive heart failure

o Hepatic disease (liver disease)

o Hypertension

o Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism

o Seizures

o Sepsis

· Identify alterations associated with your selected disorder. Consider the pathophysiology of the alterations. Think about how these alterations produce pathophysiological changes in at least two body systems.

· Reflect on how patient factors such as genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, and behavior might impact the pathophysiology of the alterations you identified, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of your selected disorder.

· Construct a mind map for the disorder you selected. Include the epidemiology, pathophysiology of alterations, risk factors, and clinical presentation, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder.

To Complete

Develop a 5- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following:

· Describe your selected disorder, as well as associated alterations. Explain the pathophysiology of the alterations, including changes that occur in at least two body systems.

· Explain how genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, and behavior might impact the pathophysiology of the alterations you identified, as well as diagnosis and treatment of your selected disorder.

· Construct a mind map for the disorder you selected. Include the epidemiology, pathophysiology of alterations, risk factors, and clinical presentation, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder.

· This paper should have at least 4 current references (Year 2013 and up)

· At least 2 references should be from the class Learning Resources below

The following Resources are not acceptable:

· 1. Wikipedia

· 2. Cdc.gov- nonhealthcare professionals section

· 3. Webmd.com

· 4. Mayoclinic.com

Learning Resources

.

**Huether, S. E., & McCance, K. L. (2017). Understanding pathophysiology (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.

  • Chapter 35, “Structure and      Function of the Digestive System”

This chapter provides information relating to the structure and function of the digestive system. It covers the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs of digestion.

  • Chapter 36, “Alterations of      Digestive Function”

This chapter presents information relating to disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs of digestion. It also covers the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, evaluation, and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome.

  • Chapter 37, “Alterations of      Digestive Function in Children”

This chapter presents information relating to disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and liver that affect children. It focuses on congenital impairment, inflammatory disorders, metabolic disorders, as well as the impairment of digestion, absorption, and nutrition.

**Hammer, G. G. , & McPhee, S. (2014). Pathophysiology of disease: An introduction to clinical medicine. (7th ed.) New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.

  • Chapter 13,      “Gastrointestinal Disease”

This chapter provides a foundation for exploring gastrointestinal disorders by reviewing the structure and function of the GI tract. It also describes mechanisms of regulation of GI tract disorders such as acid-peptic disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome.

  • Chapter 14, “Liver Disease”

This chapter reviews the structure and function of the liver. It then explores the clinical presentation, etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, and clinical manifestations of three liver disorders: acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, and cirrhosis.

  • Chapter 15, “Disorders of      the Exocrine Pancreas”

This chapter begins by reviewing the anatomy, histology, and physiology of the exocrine pancreas. It then examines the clinical presentation, etiology, pathology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of acute and chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic insufficiency, and pancreatic cancer.

**de Bortoli, N., Martinucci, I., Bellini, M., Savarino, E., Savarino, V., Blandizzi, C., & Marchi, S. (2013). Overlap of functional heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease with irritable bowel syndrome. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 19(35), 5787-5797. doi:10.3748/wjg.v19.i35.5787

**American Liver Foundation (2016). Retrieved from http://www.liverfoundation.org/

**National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. (2016). Retrieved from http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/index.aspx

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peer-reviewed article

Where can you find evidence to inform your thoughts and scholarly writing? Throughout your degree program, you will use research literature to explore ideas, guide your thinking, and gain new insights. As you search the research literature, it is important to use resources that are peer-reviewed and from scholarly journals. You may already have some favorite online resources and databases that you use or have found useful in the past. For this Discussion, you explore databases available through the Walden Library.

To Prepare:

  • Review the information presented in the Learning Resources for using the Walden Library, searching the databases, and evaluating online resources.
  • Begin searching for a peer-reviewed article that pertains to your practice area and interests you.

Post the following:

Using proper APA formatting, cite the peer-reviewed article you selected that pertains to your practice area and is of particular interest to you and identify the database that you used to search for the article. Explain any difficulties you experienced while searching for this article. Would this database be useful to your colleagues? Explain why or why not. Would you recommend this database? Explain why or why not.

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pathophysiology

Rubric: – Organization: well organized and logical format that provides examplies that are clearly linked or connected.

-content and mechanics: contains appropriate numbers of concepts. Information is current, applicable and demostrates superior conceptual understanding. information is presented clearly and flows through the assignment, currect spelling, grammar and citations when appropriate

– Your patient is a 52-year-old male with a history of smoking and alcohol abuse. He presents to the ED with complaints of “my skin looks yellow, my stomach hurts, and I feel nauseous”. He is taken to CT and a tumor near the pancreas is observed. It appears to be blocking the common bile duct. Develop a plan of care for the patient. Use the attached concept map.

Rubric

Pathophysiology: each concept map must detail pathophysiology for pertinent disease process/processess. This may detail more than one disease if they are related. example:renal failure secondary  to HTN.

-Clinical manifestations: subjective data and objective data

-Nursing diagnosis:two NADA nursing diagnosis include related to and evidenced by (if indicated)

-Nursing interventions: atleast 4 nursing interventions for each nursing diagnosis.

-Goals: one per nursing diagnosis. remember SMART goal: simple, measurable, agreeable, reallistic and timed.

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IOM Recommendation

 Format:  Students will prepare and post a PowerPoint presentation, with speaking notes underneath slide and references applying APA format and style.  The length of the presentation shall not exceed 20 slides (typical for 20-minute presentation). Cite sources on slides AND notes, and include references on final slide.  In addition, submit a Reference list in APA format in a WORD document to the drop box.

 

Content Outline:

  1.  IOM Recommendation – Increase the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree to 80% by 2020.
    1. Present a description of IOM Recommendation
    2. Describe the justification for this recommendation (why it is important, citing the research that supports the recommendation).
  2. Summary of current, related research
    1. Summarize two recent (within 5 years) peer-reviewed research journal articles that focus on a concept or circumstance related to the recommendation (or topic area).

i.     Identify the definition of the concept/circumstance studied in the research article.

ii.     Identify the setting in which the concept/circumstance was studied.

iii.     Describe the study findings related to the concept/circumstance.

  1. Progress in achieving IOM goal
    1. Present the current status of progress in achieving the recommendation.  Provide data for state and/or region.  Include graphs or tables if available for the data.
    2. Present at least two examples of innovative programs or initiatives that have led to progress in achieving the recommendation.
    3. Present the role of the professional nurse in achieving this recommendation.  What action can nurses do to shape the future of nursing?
  2. APA and scholarly writing

a.     Submit a minimum of 5 references – no more than 2 textbooks.

b.     Cite sources within slides; list references on final slide, and submit separate WORD document with References listed (in APA format).

 

 

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HIPAA’s Privacy Rule

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1.   Which one of the following requirements is outlined in the guidelines established in HIPAA’s Privacy Rule?

 

A. Hospital administrators must encrypt data within older data files.

B. Managers must secure medical records immediately following patient admission.

C. Patients must receive notice if their information will be used or disclosed to third parties.

D. Physicians must not disclose patient information to consulting physicians.

2.   A tethered health record allows patients to

 

A. amend the diagnoses listed in the health record.

B. use a secure portal to access their own records.

C. restructure insurance copayments.

D. compare their health records to the records of patients with similar diagnoses.

3.   A patient sustains a fracture of the femur while playing football in a nearby park. What ICD-10-CM code would be assigned?

 

A. S72.003A

B. S72.001A

C. S49.006A

D. S72.009A

4.   Which one of the following structures is part of the male secondary genitalia?

 

A. Gonads

B. Urethra

C. Testes

D. Vulva

5.   What is the full code description for 25515?

 

A. Open treatment of radial shaft fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, and open treatment of distal radioulnar joint dislocation (Galeazzi fracture/dislocation), includes internal fixation, when performed, includes repair of triangular fibrocartilage complex

B. Open treatment of radial shaft fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed

C. Closed treatment of radial shaft fracture; without manipulation

D. Closed treatment of ulnar shaft fracture; without manipulation

6.   Another name for XXY syndrome is

 

A. Turner’s syndrome.

B. Huntington’s chorea.

C. Cooley’s anemia.

D. Klinefelter syndrome.

7.   The hammer-shaped bone in the middle ear is called the

 

A. cochlea.

B. stapes.

C. malleus.

D. incus.

 

8.   Codes beginning with the letter K are related to the _______ system.

 

A. circulatory

B. digestive

C. endocrine

D. sensory

9.   Which of the following statements is true of the olfactory nerve?

 

A. It’s located in the mitral valve and helps to circulate blood throughout the heart.

B. It’s found in the nose and allows the senses to detect and distinguish odors.

C. It’s susceptible to erosion due to Peyronie’s disease.

D. It conveys the fluid from lymph glands to other areas of the body.

10.   A patient has a Foley catheter inserted prior to a planned surgical procedure. How is this coded?

 

A. 55520

B. 52630

C. 51702

D. 52601

11.   What is the CPT code for simple drainage of a finger abscess?

 

A. 26010

B. 26020

C. 26034

D. 26011

12.   Usually, a comprehensive EHR includes

 

A. secure standalone cluster controllers for hospitals in rural environments.

B. software, hardware, implementation, and future program upgrades.

C. coaxial cable connections between mainframe servers only.

D. customizable XHRLT processes for ambulatory surgery centers.

13.   What ICD-10-CM code would be assigned for a patient with acute tubule-interstitial nephritis?

 

A. Z02.6

B. B96.2

C. L50.0

D. N10

14.   An echocardiogram shows that the wall of a patient’s artery has dilated. The dilation has resulted in a saclike swelling. This swelling is called a/an

 

A. aneurysm.

B. cyst.

C. mesenteric venous thrombosis.

D. benign tumor.

15.   What is Medicare Part D?

 

A. The component of Medicare Part A that covers outpatient surgeries

B. Supplemental coverage for war veterans and their dependents

C. Add-on coverage for dental procedures

D. Add-on coverage for prescription drugs provided through insurance companies approved by Medicare

16.   The suffix –stasis means

 

A. flow.

B. stopping and controlling.

C. breakdown.

D. kinetic.

17.   The outcome of delivery code should be

 

A. omitted from the maternal record for stillborn delivery.

B. assigned to the newborn record only.

C. assigned to both the maternal and newborn records.

D. assigned to the maternal record when a delivery occurs.

18.   A patient who was involved in a motor vehicle accident is taken to the hospital by ambulance and admitted to the hospital in critical care. The physician sees the patient for 74 minutes in critical care. The physician leaves to attend to other patients in the ICU and the NICU of the same hospital. Five hours later, the physician returns to the patient and continues to treat the patient in critical care for an additional 30 minutes. The patient spends a total of 104 minutes in critical care. What codes are assigned?

 

A. 99292, 99292, 99293

B. 99291, 99291

C. 99291, 99292

D. 99292, 99293

19.   The root word OBSTETR/O means

 

A. cesarean.

B. pregnancy.

C. birth.

D. midwife.

20.   Coders can use the Microsoft Office suite to create spreadsheets in

 

A. Excel.

B. Lotus 1-2-3.

C. PowerPoint.

D. Word.

21.   A patient undergoes an appendectomy and later returns to the operating room for a related procedure the same day. Which modifier should be assigned to the CPT code?

 

A. -51

B. -AA

C. -76

D. -78

22.   The concept of meaningful use pertains to

 

A. categorization of patient information.

B. medical office protocol and document organization.

C. resource management in the inpatient setting.

D. electronic health record implementation.

23.   The study of disease is called

 

A. pathology.

B. urology.

C. physiology.

D. neurology.

24.   Modifier -23 indicates that

 

A. a procedure was performed bilaterally.

B. the patient received general anesthesia for a procedure that would ordinarily be performed with local or no anesthesia.

C. a physician reviewed and interpreted a radiology procedure.

D. two surgeons performed a procedure.

25.   Releasing genetic information is forbidden under the terms of HIPAA because it may

 

A. indicate susceptibility to a future illness, without the patient actually being diagnosed with the condition.

B. allow immediate family members to have access to a patient’s medical records.

C. not be successfully transmitted to all health care facilities.

D. require physicians to fulfill contractual obligations for treatments provided in ambulatory surgery centers.

26.   Provision of security against a hurt, loss, or damage with specific cash payments is called

 

A. protection.

B. secured loss.

C. copayment.

D. indemnity.

27.   Physicians typically refer to anatomical locations using directional terms, which are often

 

A. used primarily by chiropractors.

B. used to describe surgical incisions.

C. referenced horizontally.

D. paired in opposites.

28.   The code for an ESWL would be found in the

 

A. Digestive System of CPT.

B. Urinary and Male Genital Systems of CPT.

C. Chemotherapy section of HCPCS.

D. Cardiovascular System of CPT.

29.   What code would be assigned for a tube pericardiostomy?

 

A. 33015

B. 33050

C. 33026

D. 33210

30.   HCPCS modifier –E2 indicates that the patient had a surgical procedure performed on the

 

A. upper left eyelid.

B. upper right eyelid.

C. lower left eyelid.

D. lower right eyelid.

31.   Providers that receive reimbursement after health care services have been provided are being compensated under the _______ system.

 

A. UCR

B. capitation

C. retrospective payment

D. prospective payment

32.   What happens when HIPAA rules conflict with state law?

 

A. The interpretation of HIPAA rules is left to the physician’s discretion.

B. The Supreme Court’s decision becomes final in binding arbitration.

C. Conflicting state rules are overridden by federal law.

D. State laws overrule federal law.

33.   The method that physicians use to bill for each service or visit individually rather than on a pre-paid basis is called

 

A. pre-paid care.

B. managed care.

C. fee-for-service.

D. capitation.

34.   The suffix -sis means

 

A. process.

B. drooping.

C. inflammation.

D. condition.

35.   A new patient is seen in a clinic for complaints of shortness of breath, fever, difficulty swallowing, runny nose, and cough. The physician performs a detailed history, detailed examination, and medical decision making of low complexity. The physician also obtains a chest x-ray and lab workup. Based on the results of the diagnostic tests, the physician renders a diagnosis of upper respiratory tract infection and lymphadenopathy. What ICD-10 and CPT codes are assigned?

 

A. 99215, M19.011, R13.10

B. 99203, J06.9, R59.0

C. 99213, R06.82, F10.229

D. 99202, D63.1, J45.909

36.   A physician is called to the intensive care unit for a patient with second-degree burns sustained on 55% of his body while cooking in the kitchen where he works. The physician sees the patient in the critical care unit for two hours, leaves the unit, and returns later the same day to provide an additional hour of critical care. What ICD-10-CM and CPT codes would be assigned?

 

A. L91.8, 99291 × 2, 99292 × 4

B. T31.50, 99291, 99292 × 4

C. Z30.09, 99293, 99294 × 2

D. R53.81, 99291, 99293 × 5

37.   A physician who cares for a patient throughout an entire pregnancy, from beginning to end, is providing

 

A. comprehensive prenatal management.

B. routine global obstetric care.

C. puerperal obstetric care.

D. antenatal global supervision.

38.   A patient is seen in the emergency room complaining of abdominal pain in the left lower quadrant. It’s determined that the patient is experiencing inflammation of the pancreas, which is also called

 

A. pancreaticoduodonal arcade.

B. pancreatonia.

C. pancreatolysis.

D. pancreatitis.

39.   The covering on the brain and spinal cord in the dorsal cavity is called the

 

A. sheath.

B. peritoneum.

C. ganglia.

D. meninges.

40.   The regulations in HIPAA apply to three groups of individual and corporate entities, each involved in electronic medical records transfer. These groups are collectively referred to as

 

A. health care administrators.

B. protected personnel.

C. provisional health care data collectors.

D. covered entities.

41.   The retention period is the amount of time that

 

A. insurance billing documents must be retained in filing cabinets.

B. medications must be kept in the medical office.

C. records must be kept.

D. HIM employee files must be retained upon termination or resignation.

42.   A physician has a meeting with a pharmaceutical sales representative. During the course of the conversation, the physician reveals the diagnosis and past family, medical, and social history of a patient currently being treated with one of the medications that the sales representative is selling. In this situation, the doctor could be sued for

 

A. invasion of privacy.

B. undue harm and fraud.

C. malice.

D. malfeasance.

43.   Epithelial tissue that secretes its products directly into the bloodstream is made of

 

A. endoplasmic reticulum.

B. endocrine gland cells.

C. extracellular matrix.

D. columnar epithelial cells.

44.   A physician obtains cells from the bone marrow cavity using a needle and a syringe. How would this procedure be coded?

 

A. 38220

B. 36575

C. 35092

D. 37328

45.   The vitreous humor can be found in the

 

A. eye.

B. nose.

C. tongue.

D. ear.

46.   The study of tissue disease using macroscopic or microscopic analysis is called

 

A. microbiology.

B. histopathology.

C. immunology.

D. cytopathology.

47.   Placing a catheter into the aorta or directly into an artery or vein is called

 

A. selective catheter placement.

B. brachiocephalic manipulation.

C. third order placement.

D. nonselective catheter placement.

48.   A patient is diagnosed with acne. What ICD-10-CM code would be assigned?

 

A. L74.2

B. L70.0

C. L72.3

D. L73.1

49.   Members of the uniformed services, their families and survivors, and retired members and their families qualify for

 

A. OIG Recovery.

B. Medicaid.

C. Medicare.

D. TRICARE.

50.   A 35-year-old male is brought to the emergency department with memory disturbance after being accidentally exposed to lead paint. What ICD-10-CM codes should be assigned?

 

A. T42.4X1A, R40.0

B. T23.009A, R23.8

C. T56.0X1A, R41.3

D. T57.0X1A, R10.9

51.   Health care practitioners who submit fraudulent bills to increase reimbursement may

 

A. be listed in the Coding Directory of Fraudulent Billing published annually by the Department of Health and Human Services.

B. be reported to the Office of the Attorney General.

C. be blacklisted according to geographic location.

D. face financial penalties or, in some cases, imprisonment.

52.   A patient comes to the ambulatory surgery center for a fusion of the cervical spine. Prior to the beginning of the surgery, the patient suffers an allergic reaction to the anesthesia shortly after it’s administered. Because of this reaction, the surgery is not performed. What code would be assigned as the first-listed diagnosis?

 

A. The anesthesia administration

B. The allergy code

C. The reason that the surgery was scheduled to be performed

D. The observation code

53.   The root word ENTER/O means

 

A. secretion.

B. intestine.

C. stomach.

D. tooth.

54.   When coding burns, coders should

 

A. assign separate codes for each burn site.

B. assign the code for chronic burns.

C. classify all burns as acute burns.

D. assign the code for third-degree burns.

55.   Which of the following forms is used to bill outpatient charges?

 

A. CMS-1500 or UCF-1500.

B. AMA-14 or UCF-1250

C. HCFA-1400 or CMS-1540

D. HCFA-1350 or CMS-650

56.   A significant, separately identifiable E/M service performed by the same physician in conjunction with another service performed on the same day would be reported using what modifier?

 

A. -TC

B. -47

C. -90

D. -25

57.   Which of the following modifiers would be assigned for a moribund patient?

 

A. P5

B. P1

C. P4

D. P3

58.   Taking certain steps to protect PHI from being accidentally released to individuals who don’t need to know the information is called the

 

A. minimum necessary standard.

B. information provision standard.

C. privacy management statute.

D. health information guardianship guideline.

59.   Codes for plastic repair of the perineum are found in which code range?

 

A. 57000–57426

B. 57000–57010

C. 57150–57180

D. 56800–56810

60.   A coder overhears a confidential statement made outside of the court, and then, when called to testify, repeats the statement as being truth. This is an example of

 

A. speculation.

B. hearsay.

C. a direct quote.

D. cross-examination.

61.   A nurse sustains an accidental needle pinprick to the right third finger while administering an injection. If an employee has an occupational exposure, what must happen?

 

A. An in-service meeting should be held for all employees who may potentially be exposed to the same occupational hazard.

B. The employee should contact the proper authorities.

C. Hospital administrators must maintain the nurse’s medical record for the remainder of her employment plus an additional 30 years.

D. The guidelines for OSHA should be included in the employment file.

62.   Another name for third-party contractors who have access to medical information is

 

A. healthcare vendors.

B. insurance administrators.

C. covered entities.

D. business associates.

63.   A patient receives two venous pressure clamps for hemodialysis. What HCPCS Level II code is assigned?

 

A. A4751

B. A4918 × 2

C. A4751 × 2

D. A4918

 

64.   The anatomical location of the calyx is the

 

A. arm.

B. kidney.

C. spine.

D. brain.

65.   A patient comes to the clinic complaining of ongoing headaches. The headaches began one week prior and have persisted ever since. A lumbar spinal tap is performed to pinpoint the source of the patient’s headaches. What CPT and ICD-10-CM codes are assigned?

 

A. 62270, G74.3

B. 62270, G44.1

C. 62141, G46.8

D. 62272, G46.9

66.   A coder assigns a HCPCS Level II code to a patient’s medical record. The code description reads as follows: Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape. Based on this description, which HCPCS Level II code was assigned?

 

A. B4278

B. B4125

C. B4072

D. B4034

67.   To conform to the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which of the following safeguards must be maintained in health care facilities?

 

A. ICD-7 provisional safeguards

B. Immunization and injection safeguards

C. Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards

D. Hazardous waste protection safeguards

68.   A patient receives a blood glucose monitor. What HCPCS Level II code would be assigned?

 

A. E0976

B. E0562

C. E4752

D. E0607

69.   Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) allows

 

A. lawyer-to-lawyer mediation during trial recess.

B. mediating disputes with a judge in the presence of the bailiff.

C. resolving medical malpractice suits by submitting pretrial depositions.

D. litigants to resolve disputes prior to or after the start of litigation.

70.   A 65-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital for 48 hours to receive treatment from her physician. This patient would be covered under

 

A. Medicare Part B.

B. Medicare Part A.

C. Medicare Part D.

D. Medicare Part C.

71.   Another term for disease evolution is

 

A. remission.

B. pathogenesis.

C. morphology.

D. exacerbation.

72.   In relation to HIPAA regulations regarding the manner in which information can be disclosed, which of the following statements is true?

 

A. Protected health information must be disclosed only when the patient is unable to testify in a court proceeding.

B. Protected health information may never be disclosed.

C. Protected health information may be disclosed in a judicial or administrative proceeding if the request is made through an order from a court or administrative tribunal.

D. Protected health information may be disclosed only within a deposition.

73.   The gatekeeper concept refers to the operation of

 

A. ambulatory payment surgery centers.

B. prospective payment organizations.

C. retrospective payment organizations.

D. health maintenance organizations.

74.   Which of the following procedures would be performed to treat prostate cancer?

 

A. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

B. Meniscectomy

C. Vasoconstriction

D. Arthroscopy

75.   What diagnosis code would be assigned for a patient diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy?

 

A. E11.21

B. E11.01

C. E11.22

D. E11.9

76.   Another name for Medicare Advantage is

 

A. Medicare Part A.

B. Medicare Part C.

C. Medicare Part B.

D. Medicare Part D.

77.   The codes for pacemakers and implantable defibrillators would be found in what section of CPT?

 

A. 33200–33205

B. 33437–33537

C. 33202–33273

D. 33533–33799

78.   A patient comes to the emergency room complaining of abdominal pain. She was previously diagnosed with type I diabetes. She also complains of watery eyes, congestion, pressure in the sinuses, and difficulty breathing. Her final diagnoses are right lower quadrant abdominal pain, type I diabetes, acute sinusitis, and asthma. What CPT and ICD-10-CM codes are assigned?

 

A. 99222, R18.91, E16.9, J01.91, J45.919

B. 99221, R17.41, E17.9, J01.90, J45.909

C. 99223, R14.31, E15.9, J01.90, J45.929

D. 99221, R10.31, E10.9, J01.90, J45.909

79.   What is considered to be protected health information (PHI)?

 

A. Any health information that can identify the individual to whom it refers

B. Records pertaining to ancestry

C. Statistical data compiled for research purposes only

D. Census data

 

80.   In what CPT code range is Surgical Pathology found?

 

A. 88515–88598

B. 88300–88309

C. 88400–80499

D. 88000–80299

 

81.   The federal law that requires a patient’s written consent prior to disclosure of certain medical information by government agencies is called the

 

A. Health Care Amendment of 1976.

B. Privacy Act of 1974.

C. Health Information Law of 2002.

D. Medical Consent Act of 1965.

82.   Data stored in a health care facility must

 

A. be organized in accordance with state standards for electronic data interchange.

B. adhere to OIG policies and procedures.

C. conform to the physician’s expectations for data storage.

D. comply with HIPAA rules and must be maintained securely.

83.   Under HIPAA, health care facilities must

 

A. maintain a clean, safe working environment.

B. choose a privacy officer in accordance with HIPAA policies and procedures.

C. keep records of patients who refill prescriptions more than once within a three-month timeframe.

D. follow up with patients who repeatedly miss scheduled appointments for mandatory services.

84.   What CPT code would be assigned for a colpocentesis?

 

A. 57135

B. 57859

C. 57600

D. 57020

85.   A patient is prescribed a medication that narrows the blood vessels and raises her blood pressure. The medication is most likely a

 

A. tranquilizer.

B. vasoconstrictor.

C. cardiotonic.

D. cardiogenic.

86.   If patients choose to obtain copies of their medical records, under the terms of HIPAA, providers can

 

A. complete employee paperwork.

B. charge a reasonable fee for providing copies of those records.

C. reschedule office visits to allow time to update medical records.

D. also fulfill requests for prescription data.

87.   According to the CMS National Physician Fee Schedule, what is the conversion factor for basic life support mileage?

 

A. $34.5741

B. $32.4726

C. $28.8457

D. $36.0666

88.   According to HIPAA, a patient’s information may be released for

 

A. determining premiums based on a patient’s past medical history.

B. paternity testing.

C. research.

D. transferring electronic medical records to remote locations.

89.   A patient comes to the clinic complaining of fever, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. The patient is diagnosed with salmonella meningitis. What ICD-10-CM code would be assigned?

 

A. A07.21

B. A02.21

C. A05.26

D. A23.24

90.   Which of the following anatomical locations would contain the diaphysis?

 

A. Metatarsal

B. Tibia

C. Septum

D. Diaphragm

91.   A patient comes to the clinic complaining of nausea, vomiting, fever, dizziness, and intermittent confusion. The physician conducts a detailed history and examination and reviews the patient’s lab results. The patient is diagnosed with pyelonephritis and is scheduled for an ultrasound to review the state of the kidneys and other organs. What CPT and ICD-10-CM codes are assigned?

 

A. 76775-TC, N15

B. 71010-26, B12

C. 76775-26, N10

D. 73256-TC, M11

92.   A female patient is diagnosed with breast cancer of the lower-inner quadrant of the right breast. The patient undergoes a modified radical mastectomy of the right breast in an attempt to circumvent the spread of the cancer to any secondary anatomical sites. The procedure was performed in three stages. In addition to the radical mastectomy, the physician also performed a right breast biopsy to treat the breast tumor in the lower-inner quadrant. What ICD-10-CM and CPT codes are assigned?

 

A. 15852-58, Z48.01

B. 19307-58-RT, 19101-59-RT, C50.311

C. 19307-RT, 19101-RT, C50.211

D. 11602, 15240, C50.312

93.   The concept of confidentiality can be substantiated based on the right of

 

A. easement.

B. constitutionality.

C. totality.

D. privacy.

94.   The abbreviation INH indicates what route of drug administration?

 

A. Inhaled and intrathecal administration

B. Intrathecal injection

C. Inhalant solution

D. Inhaled and intravenous administration

 

95.   A patient is seen in the physician’s office after the results of an earlier mammogram demonstrated microcalcification in the right breast as well as a breast lesion. The lesion is excised using needle localization. The patient’s final diagnosis is fibrosclerosis of the right breast. What CPT and ICD-10-CM codes are assigned?

 

A. 19123-RT, H16.11

B. 19126-LT, M25.1

C. 19125-RT, N60.31

D. 19120-RT, L10.11

96.   What is the code description for 65101-LT?

 

A. Removal of ocular implant performed laterally

B. Biopsy of cornea performed on the lower third of the cornea

C. Enucleation of eye, without implant, performed on the left side of the body

D. Fine needle aspiration of orbital contents on the left third of the orbit

97.   The foramen ovale is found in which anatomical location?

 

A. Fibula

B. Heart

C. Liver

D. Pancreas

98.   During a routine examination, a patient indicates that she is taking an antihypertensive medication that causes her kidneys to excrete more urine. These antihypertensive medications are called

 

A. calcium-channel blockers.

B. anticoagulants.

C. diuretics.

D. beta blockers.

99.   Code range 99231–99233 pertains to

 

A. initial hospital care.

B. hospital discharge services.

C. consultation services.

D. subsequent hospital care.

100.   A 7-year-old patient is seen in follow-up after an earlier diagnosis of excessive daytime sleepiness. The physician obtains a sleep study and then reviews and interprets the results. What CPT and ICD-10-CM codes are assigned?

 

A. 95810-26, R40.0

B. 95811-TC, J14.0

C. 95815-TC, G45.0

D. 95812-26, H40.0

101.   If a physician provides preoperative management only to a patient prior to surgery, which modifier would be added to the surgery code?

 

A. -56

B. -44

C. -32

D. -91

102.   The HIPAA Privacy Rule indicates that

 

A. restrictions on information disclosure exist only for patients with life-threatening illnesses.

B. the level of information disclosure permitted is based on the nature of the procedure.

C. practitioners should disclose only the minimum amount of health information necessary for the purpose of the disclosure.

D. physicians may release medical information at their own discretion.

103.   The atrioventricular (tricuspid) valve is located in the

 

A. fibula.

B. lung.

C. heart.

D. brain.

104.   A physician is analyzing specific organs in a particular region of the patient’s body. In her notes, she refers to the transverse or cross-sectional plane, which divides the body

 

A. horizontally.

B. vertically.

C. inferiorly.

D. bilaterally.

105.   A health care practitioner who knowingly submits false statements to obtain federal health care reimbursement is guilty of

 

A. Medicare fraud.

B. DHS claim misrepresentation.

C. Health Insurance Privacy and Portability misuse.

D. Medicaid omission.

106.   According to the guidelines for medical records outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), patients

 

A. have the right to have errors reviewed by a hospital administrator.

B. do not have the right to have errors corrected, as the data has been previously verified by the physician.

C. have the right to have errors in their medical records corrected.

D. have the right to correct errors in identification data only.

107.   The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards were developed to

 

A. ensure that coders could easily access each medical record.

B. determine the structure of insurance carrier payments for health care practitioners.

C. protect patient confidentiality when health information is transferred electronically.

D. define XLTM standards for health records management.

108.   A coder would assign modifier -53 to report

 

A. procedures cancelled due to the patient’s condition.

B. anesthesia administration.

C. dental procedures.

D. repeat procedures.

109.   A patient is diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoes a partial mastectomy. What CPT code would be assigned?

 

A. 19305

B. 19301

C. 19304

D. 19307

110.   Which of the following anesthesia modifiers indicates a normal, healthy patient?

 

A. P1

B. P4

C. P3

D. P2

111.   A coder searching for codes pertaining to tissue expanders would find them in what section of CPT?

 

A. 16200–16799

B. 12000–12300

C. 11960–11971

D. 15000–15999

112.   A patient comes to the emergency room complaining of abdominal pain, nausea, and intractable vomiting. Unable to pinpoint the source of the patient’s complaints, the physician decides to admit the patient to the hospital. After conducting a complete history and examination, the patient’s final diagnosis is determined to be chronic duodenal ulcer. The patient remains hospitalized for three days. The physician sees the patient on the day of discharge. What ICD-10 and CPT codes are assigned?

 

A. 99223, I48.91

B. 99238, K26.7

C. 99234, N17.9

D. 99291, D63.1

113.   What is the code for excision of Meckel’s diverticulum?

 

A. 44820

B. 44700

C. 44800

D. 44850

114.   The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was created for the purpose of

 

A. modifying legal and ethical issues surrounding medical records retention.

B. stabilizing administrative costs and productivity.

C. decreasing employee turnover and reducing the volume of new hire paperwork.

D. streamlining claims processing and reducing paperwork through electronic transmission.

115.   The voluntary program that’s financed through a combination of payments from general federal revenues and premiums paid by beneficiaries who elect to participate is called

 

A. CHAMPVA.

B. Medicare Part B.

C. Medicaid.

D. TRICARE.

116.   The I-10 helps coders classify patient

 

A. management information.

B. morbidity and mortality.

C. evaluation files.

D. reimbursement data.

117.   A patient recently became eligible for health insurance through her employer. Her health insurance is considered to be an 80-20 policy. Under the terms of an 80-20 policy, the insurer pays 80 percent and the insured pays 20 percent of expenses. This 80-20 policy is an example of

 

A. coinsurance.

B. capitation.

C. prospective payment.

D. case management.

118.   Performing a daily check for viruses and malware is one of the

 

A. requirements of the Help Desk.

B. routine aspects of software maintenance.

C. sensible guidelines for Internet use in health care facilities.

D. functions of HIM encoders.

119.   Bones inside the nose are called

 

A. septal mucosa.

B. maxillae.

C. turbinates.

D. ethmoids.

120.   A group of doctors who belong to the same network and provide discounted services to enrollees is called a/an

 

A. Managed Care Organization (MCO).

B. Individual Practice Association (IPA).

C. Health Maintenance Organization (HMO).

D. Preferred Provider Organization (PPO).

121.   A female patient is seen for her annual gynecological examination. During the examination, the physician performs a test to detect cervical cancer. This test is called a/an

 

A. Pap smear.

B. carcinoembryonic antigen test.

C. mycobacterial culture.

D. immunoassay test.

122.   Businesses that provide support services, like administration, to individual physicians are called

 

A. integrated provider organizations.

B. medical foundations.

C. management services organizations.

D. physician-hospital organizations

123.   What is the full code description for 33536?

 

A. Repair of double outlet right ventricle with intraventricular tunnel repair

B. Repair of postinfarction ventricular septal defect, with or without myocardial resection

C. Closure of atrioventricular valve (mitral or tricuspid) by suture or patch

D. Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); 4 or more coronary arterial grafts

124.   The CPT code for thrombolysis is

 

A. 93000.

B. 92920.

C. 93797.

D. 92975.

125.   Which of the following statements is true of the Affordable Care Act?

 

A. It offers parents supplementary coverage for dependents with chronic illness.

B. It makes it mandatory for patients to carry health insurance.

C. It includes a provision for military service members who served in Afghanistan.

D. It requires health care facilities to maintain health records for at least 10 years.

126.   A qualifying circumstance indicates a

 

A. situation that makes anesthesia administration more difficult.

B. condition that reduces the average recovery time for a particular type of surgery.

C. situation that may extend a patient’s length of stay in the hospital setting.

D. condition that impacts the outcome of surgery.

127.   The portion of health insurance that an insured pays before he or she is entitled to receive benefits from an insurance plan is called the

 

A. capitation.

B. OPPS reimbursement.

C. coinsurance.

D. deductible.

128.   A good compliance program in the health care setting includes

 

A. regular audit consultations with trustees of the AAPC.

B. HHS surveillance.

C. meetings with compliance officers.

D. regular tracking and monitoring of coding activities.

129.   A 55-year-old patient was injured while working as a carpenter on a construction site. While framing the roof of a two-story house, he fell and hit his head. He was diagnosed with a concussion to the left side of his head, and underwent a right frontal parietal craniotomy with removal of a subdural hematoma. During the patient’s period of recovery, he was given a medication that resulted in a rash on his abdomen. The physician conducted an expanded problem focused history and exam, with straightforward medical decision making. What CPT code(s) should be assigned?

 

A. 99253

B. 99252

C. 99292, 99291

D. 99251

130.   During a routine examination, a male patient is diagnosed with an elevated PSA. The physician performs a biopsy of the prostate with a rectal ultrasound to pinpoint the source of the problem. Which CPT and ICD-10-CM codes would be assigned?

 

A. 55720, 74000-26, R97.3

B. 55700, 76872-26, R97.2

C. 55734, 73200-26, R97.2

D. 55725, 76000-26, R93.6

131.   When is code 58120 assigned?

 

A. The code is assigned for a patient undergoing dilatation and curettage.

B. The code has been deleted and cannot be assigned.

C. The code is assigned for permanent pacemaker insertion.

D. The code is assigned as an add-on code.

132.   A patient is seen for 167 minutes of critical care. What CPT codes would be assigned?

 

A. 99291, 99292 × 4

B. 99291, 99292 × 2

C. 99291, 99292 × 3

D. 99291, 99292 × 5

133.   The prefix endo- means

 

A. outside of.

B. within.

C. beneath.

D. adjacent to.

134.   A patient comes to the emergency room after having dinner at a restaurant, where she began to experience chest tightness during the meal. She is seen for a cardiology consultation in the outpatient setting for a diagnosis of chest tightness. Which CPT and ICD-10-CM codes would be assigned?

 

A. 99243, R25.96

B. 99242, R17.52

C. 99244, R07.59

D. 99245, R07.89

135.   The prefix sub- means

 

A. above.

B. horizontal.

C. under.

D. lateral.

 

136.   What CPT code range is used to code for a limited lymphadenectomy?

 

A. 38700–38780

B. 38562–38564

C. 39501–39599

D. 37501–37650

137.   The process of removing tissue for histopathology is called

 

A. excision.

B. shaving.

C. debridement.

D. biopsy.

138.   Which of the following anatomical locations would contain the superior vena cava?

 

A. Heart

B. Nose

C. Hip

D. Lungs

139.   A patient is seen in the office for complaints of dizziness and insomnia. The physician records a chronological description of specific elements of the patient’s condition. This chronological description is called the

 

A. chief complaint.

B. review of systems.

C. examination.

D. history of present illness.

140.   A patient comes to the physician’s office complaining of neck irritation. The physician examines her neck and notes that she has a 15 cm neck scar. Upon further examination, the physician notes that the neck scar requires extensive debridement and retention sutures. The physician performs a dermabrasion to treat the neck scar and then closes the complex wound with the sutures. What ICD-10 and CPT codes are assigned?

 

A. 13132, 13133 × 3, H81.09, L92.9

B. 13133-51, 13131-79, L60.0

C. 13132, 13133 × 2, L90.5

D. 13132, L76.82

141.   The first step in EHR implementation is

 

A. analyzing the content of the traditional medical record.

B. conducting an assessment of the goals, needs, and financial stability of the health care practice.

C. structuring the timeline for EHR implementation.

D. reviewing the list of established patients currently being seen in the practice.

142.   A patient is seen in follow-up two weeks after undergoing cholecystectomy. During the follow-up examination, the physician notes that the abdominal wound has not yet healed. The patient undergoes a split-thickness autograft due to a nonhealing left lower abdominal wound that’s 10 square centimeters. Which CPT and ICD-10-CM codes would be assigned?

 

A. 15200, L85.64

B. 15250, L34.74

C. 15350, L52.64

D. 15100, L76.82

143.   A patient is diagnosed with severe sepsis and septic shock after experiencing a severe drop in blood pressure. What ICD-10-CM code would be assigned?

 

A. T79.4

B. T81.12

C. R65.21

D. R65.10

144.   A patient has a disorder in which the bone marrow produces an overabundance of white blood cells. What is this disorder called?

 

A. Septicemia

B. Coagulation

C. Leukemia

D. Hemophilia

145.   Which modifier indicates a staged or related procedure performed during the postoperative period?

 

A. -59

B. -54

C. -57

D. -58

146.   The Female Genital System subsection covers which CPT code range?

 

A. 56203–56303

B. 56405–58999

C. 56607–56809

D. 56300–56499

147.   A patient with numerous symptoms is seen in the laboratory for a general health panel to gauge her overall physical well-being. What CPT code would be assigned for a general health panel?

 

A. 82136

B. 84135

C. 80051

D. 80050

148.   A patient undergoes a sigmoidoscopy. The coder would assign CPT code

 

A. 45919.

B. 45852.

C. 45330.

D. 45397.

149.   Code 71030-TC indicates a/an

 

A. complete chest x-ray, four views, technical component only.

B. incomplete chest x-ray, three views, technical and professional component.

C. complete chest x-ray, two views, technical component only.

D. incomplete chest x-ray, two views, technical and professional component.

150.   Health care practitioners must maintain records of privacy policy practices and procedures for

 

A. 2 years.

B. 20 years.

C. 6 years.

D. 10 months.

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current and future delivery systems of health care

Peer 1

Nurses should see themselves as practitioners with the opportunity and obligation to impact current and future delivery systems of health care to be successful. The practice of nursing is based on human health science and caring psychology. This works from a context that holistically respects all people and aims to encourage and advance the health of people throughout their lives and throughout all levels of society (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health, n.d).

A large number of the leading nursing associations encourage nurses to take part in the formulating of policies actively. For instance, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing underlines the job of nursing in strategy. It distinguishes, in its “Fundamentals” reports, the standard arrangement inclusion that ought to be tended to in instructive projects at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees of expert nursing. The National League for Nursing and the American Nurses Association additionally anticipate that medical caretakers should address the approach as a component of their expert job. Politically, nurses can play a significant role in influencing policies that influences the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals (LGBT) (Burke, 2016). They include individuals from different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, yet society has treated them as lesser beings. Nurses can influence policymaking concerning these groups in the following ways.

Lobbying political leaders; Through unique knowledge of their constituents ‘ needs, city and county officials have the power to implement policies and programs that protect LGBTQ people, improve community engagement, and open opportunities (Burke, 2016). Nursing leaders can, therefore, lobby political leaders to pass policies that favor LGBT.

Involvement in campaign groups; Many of these LGBT individuals face discrimination due to current policies in place. Nurses can join in their campaign and together fight for their rights. Sometimes, demonstrations are the only voice that the government hears and responds to.

Volunteer to engage in conferences or activities related to strategy. Prepare a fact sheet and help prepare a document to educate policymakers. Inform stakeholders regarding events that provide incentives for policymakers to tackle.

Conclusively, there is a need for changes to be effected on policies relating to LGBT rights to ensure they feel safe in society. As such, nurses should politically intervene with members of LGBT. They have the potential to have a profound global impact on politics. Nevertheless, it is nurses ‘ ethical and professional duty to intervene in policies they deem to be affecting their patients, LGBT notwithstanding.

Peer 2

Health policies impact health care and the nursing profession. The involvement of nurses in the development of health policy guarantees the provision of safe, accessible, high-quality and affordable care (Shariff, 2014). Nurses also have a role in patient advocacy. To this effect, they need to routinely consider the health needs of the LGBTQ community to eliminate any disparities in care and to improve the overall health of the general public.

One political action that nurses can take to strengthen their role in policy-making is to take up internship or fellowship positions with nursing organizations that sponsor policy workshops (Aram, Rafii, Cheraghi, & Ghiyasvandian, 2014). During such workshops, nurses may get the opportunity to learn about contemporary health issues such as the needs of the LGBTQ community. With knowledge, nurses would be better placed to develop policy acumen which is the capacity to analyze policies. With policy acumen, nurses can effectively analyze health care services and direct their organizations to respond appropriately to the health needs of LGBTQ people. The development of policy acumen would thus be critical to nurses’ participation in policy-making.

Nurses should also recognize the need for power as a driver for achieving goals in policy-making. Power would enable nurses to influence others inherently. Another plausible political action by nurses, therefore, would be to seek avenues and opportunities for the maximization of power (Aram et al., 2014). This may be achieved by the acquisition of adequate knowledge about health care issues. As such, nurses should engage in collaborative work with members of the LGBTQ community to gain knowledge about salient issues regarding the people. Such knowledge would ensure that nurses speak from a point of authority during policy-making deliberations.

Another aspect of policy influence is advocacy. One of the most important mandates for nurses is to advocate for the rights of their patients. Achieving optimal advocacy would require nurses to take active roles in the political processes of their country. Through such involvement, nurses would be able to execute their advocacy roles more effectively. As patient advocates, nurses should ensure that everything in the healthcare system is centered on the delivery of patient-centered care (Aram et al., 2014). By enhancing their advocacy skills and capacities, nurses may be better placed to push for the perceived gaps in the health care of LGBTQ people. AACN MSN Essentials recognizes the need for a nurse to be able to provide intervention at the system level through policy development and the application of advocacy strategies to impact care (AANC, 2011). This third political action, therefore, would be in line with the requirements of nursing educations.

Create a relevant response post with a minimum of 150 words that addresses peers’ initial posts regarding the specified discussion topic.  A rule of thumb for all DQ responses is the 3-3 rule; 3 paragraphs minimum, 3 sentences per paragraph minimum. Word document, double space. APA (6ht)

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Describe three political actions nurses could take to strengthen their role in policymaking as it relates to advocacy for improving LGBTQ health. Correlate your discussion to the AACN MSN Essentials, identify one that most pertains to this topic and elaborate on your selection.

Attached below is additional information regarding providing adequate care for the LGBTQ community as outlined by Joint Commission and the CDC:

Joint Commission & LGBTQ Community.pdf

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health: https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/

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Goals, Objectives, and the Teaching Plans

Instructional Unit: Goals, Objectives, and the Teaching Plans

This week you will submit your instructional unit, which should include three lesson plans: one focused on patient education, one on family education, and one on staff development. Remember, your plans should demonstrate a logical approach to teaching, communicate what is to be taught and how, and outline how objectives are to be evaluated. Click here for a refresher on what each final lesson should include.

Building on the work that you started in Week 2, for all three groups of learners:

  • Write several broad instructional goals for the educational experience.
  • Write several behavioral objectives based on Bloom’s taxonomy.
  • Describe the lesson content.
  • Provide a sequence for teaching activities.
  • Describe instructional methods.
  • Indicate time allotted for each activity.
  • Identify and describe the instructional resources (materials, tools, etc.) and technology to be used.
  • Describe how the learning will be evaluated.

On a separate references page, cite all sources using APA format.

Submit your response in a 6- to 7-page paper

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