PRACTICAL NURSING ASSISTANTS AND PNEUMONIA PREVENTION ASSOCIATED WITH MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ICU References Oliveira Gonçalves, É., Santos de Lima, M., de Lima Melo, J., Rodrigues Pontes, M. S., Barros Sousa, A. O., & Pinheiro Albernaz, M. (2015). PRACTICAL NURSING ASSISTANTS AND PNEUMONIA PREVENTION ASSOCIATED WITH MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ICU. Journal Of Nursing UFPE / Revista De Enfermagem UFPE, 9(12), 1069-1077. doi:10.5205/reuol.8127-71183-1-SM.0912201503   Abstract: Objective: to assess the knowledge of nurses in pneumonia prevention practices associated with mechanical ventilation in patients hospitalized in intensive care unit. Method: exploratory, descriptive study of qualitative approach, developed with 19 nurses in an ICU, guided with a semi-structured interview, after approval of the research project by the Ethics Committee in Research, CAAE 26654314.3.0000.5175. Results: the level of knowledge that nurses have about the care practices involving pneumonia associated with mechanical ventilation was satisfactory showing no difficulty to answer. It was identified the importance of the nurses´ role to care practices in the care of critically ill patients and the importance of recognizing the clinical findings to establish a diagnosis. Conclusion: the results provide subsidies for a reflection…

The clinical psychology training Boulder Model According to Routh (2014), the Model began in the past six decades; its purpose was for the foundation of counseling and training of clinical psychology doctoral programs in America. This Model was found mobilization of psychologists during World War II that was the service to the War efforts that included the included of AAP with the United States Psychological Association in the year 1944.  In the year of 1949, there was a conference concerning the Model of Boulder for clinical psychology contained a directed activity of doctoral guiding, qualities for accreditation of doctoral programs.  Those who attended the convention passed the Boulder Model that formed the notion that science and practical must receive similar attention in clinical training and should be documented in professional psychology. The psychological training clinics have developed in America for over 100 years. The first psychology lab was established at the University of Pennsylvania by Witmer. This lab was the symbol of the doctoral coaching program. At the moment, the psychological training clinic operates as the central site of the…

Musculoskeletal and Neurologic System Patients who have undergone renal transplant may develop some complications in future such as low back pain and other abnormal lab values like the elevation of serum calcium levels, decreased hemoglobin as well as decreased hematocrit of the patient’s CBC. The 58-year woman showed the above signs, and the main cause of these completions is the gradual decrease of bone mineral density (BMD) after the transplant. Bone mineral density is the measure of the amount of minerals like calcium in a patient’s bones. It usually occurs in older people, children, and patients who have undergone a renal transplant. For patients who have undergone renal transplantation, it may start after twelve months of a successful transplant and persist for many years, although at a lower rate like in the 58- year old woman who had undergone renal transplant six years ago. The gradual decrease of BMD leads to an increased risk of bone fracture in renal transplant patients (Mayo Clinic, 2019). The fact that the woman has low back pain may also as a result of kidney…

Perspectives Of Inquiry Abstract Asthma is a prevalent disease that affects children of all ages differently, and the severity of asthma varies for each child. Asthma just like other upper respiratory issues that an individual may experience causes one a lot of problems during breathing hence reducing a child’s ability to perform tasks and experience a day’s happenings. Asthma is one of the most common, chronic, and non-communicable diseases that are especially prevalent in children. According to the CDC, the condition affects one in twelve children and affects approximately six million children in the United States. It has been discovered that symptoms of asthma will be objective in children before they reach the age of five. Symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and chest pain can be observed. Most of the time, children from ages five to eleven years old will receive inhaled corticosteroids as their treatment method. If the child portrays worse symptoms, the child will also receive combination inhalers. Both treatment methods work together to help control persistent asthma. This paper seeks to present a perspective inquiry of asthma,…

guidelines that trainers, specialists, and veterinarians give to maintain homeowners and pets blissful and wholesome It’s the time of the 12 months to start higher habits and get rid of difficult habits. However it is usually the time when the brand new animals arrive at house. Listed below are the guidelines that trainers, specialists, and veterinarians give to maintain homeowners and pets blissful and wholesome: Keep a healthy weight This recommendation applies to each animals and homeowner. You lead a lighter life when you do not have to fret about carrying additional kilos. You management what you give them, so be sure to do not feed the sawdust. Additionally, control your parts and be sure to stroll or run sufficient to burn energy. If crucial, additionally purchase a toy on your pet, which is able to preserve him energetic even at house. Put money into training Pet courses profit the proprietor earlier than everybody else, as a result of they offer management to the animal in two primary conditions, equivalent to dropping one thing within the mouth and never chewing,…

Practicing the sandwich method The making of a sandwich! The sandwich technique is named back from the bread pieces which represent a positive compliment while the sandwich meat represents the criticism constructed. It can be a way of correcting and implementing a new behavior (Docheff, pg. 17). Looking for a better way to integrate evidence in an essay and use it in an effective way that supports the information takes practice in which to get into the habit one uses the information sandwich. Claims and Evidence Information sandwich comprises three different parts which include: Introduction part which includes the acknowledgment source of the information which may certainly reference some credentials which are relevant from the authors. The information itself which could be a straight paraphrase, summary or a quote. The follow-up which should make unambiguous associates between the pieces of evidence made and or the major claim of an essay or research. Let’s take an example of what the sandwich would look like the flow of ideas match from one to another. The outbreak of Plaque in Europe during the…

Prevalence Of Coronavirus (Covid-19) Coronavirus is an infection that affects the human respiratory organs. It originated in China, affecting approximately one hundred thousand people. The number of infections is increasing, making it difficult for experts to determine the extent of the contamination, the number of people having a mild infection, and their possibility of transmitting the virus. It is also difficult to assess how dangerous it can be. Causes The virus is transmitted in the form of tiny droplets from an infected person to a healthy person. Scientists have not yet identified the exact duration that the Coronavirus can dwell on surfaces. Still, research has shown that the virus slowly survives in warm weather, unlike in colder areas (Lipsitch, Swerdlow, & Finelli, 2020). The common signs and symptoms portrayed by this infection are difficulty in breathing, coughing, high fever, lesions in the lungs, and pneumonia. Other symptoms are gastrointestinal complications and diarrhea. (Novel, 2020). Treatment And Prevention Treatment involves carrying out a test to determine any cases of infection. If there is any confirmed case, the patient is placed under…

The Legacy of Booker T. Washington             Booker T. Washington is an outstanding legendary figure who proved the world wrong by breaking from the chains of slavery to becoming an exceptional black leader. He did so many things for the black community to help them raise after the end of slavery. After completion of his studies at Hampton, Booker went back to his home and became a teacher. He gave back to the community by accommodating everyone that wished to study. He was selfless evident when he was approached by delegates to lure him into taking up a political position (Booker 48). To him, he would serve his colored folks in a better way as a teacher than as a politician. During his time as a teacher in his hometown, Booker was able to send young men to Hampton Institute where they lived better lives after graduation. When he was called upon to teach at the Hampton Institute, Booker went and showed dedication in teaching the students (Booker 50). Booker took a particular interest in the particular night class and…

How is Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory different from Maslow’s? Motivation implies a process of encouraging workers to act to attain the desired objectives. In other words, motivation stimulates a person to keep doing a given act that has been initiated by another person. As a result, there are critical motivation theories, and they include, Maslow and Herzberg two factor theory.   Both Maslow’s and Herzberg two factor theory differs in different ways. According to Hausa (239), Maslow’s theory is regarded to be general on motivation since it focuses on the urge to satisfy needs. Whereas, Herzberg’s theory considers various existing factors within the organization to have contributed towards employee satisfaction or dissatisfaction.   Maslow’s theory also differs from Herzberg two factor in the manner the needs of employees can be satisfied. For instance, Maslow’s categorizes the needs of employees into two that is deficiency and growth needs while Herzberg’s models classify the needs of an individual into motivation and hygiene factors.   Since Herzberg two factor theory focuses on employee’s problem, this makes it more contemporary in its thinking compared…

Importance of evidence-Based Practice in Nursing The combination of analysis evidence, clinician’s know-how, and the welfare of patients is known as Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). The application of evident research has significantly improved the expertise and science used while practicing as a nurse. The analysis guides the practitioners to make sober decisions about the patients’ medical conditions (Dang & Dearholt, 2017). Additionally, the nurses get updated about the developing methods involved in patient care and, as a result, increase recovery chances of patients. According to Wright et al. (2016), patients get the confidence to open up about what they think about the treatment process. On the other hand, EBP helps the nurses to evaluate any potential harm or injuries on the patients. There are various steps included in EPB, which include the practitioner’s need to find out about the patient’s problem. As a result, the nurse can argue out the best treatment to give to the patient. However, the treatment should be supported in the clinical field before its application. After confirming the efficiency of the method, the nurse puts it…