Habitat/Niche I live in an urban system, which I would refer to as a town habitat. While my habitat is densely populated with human beings, the tropical rainforest accommodates a countable number of human beings. However, there is an abundance of wild animals and vegetation in the tropical rainforest compared to my town habitat. In fact, there is no wild animal in my habitat. Moreover, while my habitat is composed of high-rise buildings, tropical rainforest is composed of build-up trees and bushes. However, it is important to note that human beings can live and survive in the two habitats. Other factors that are common in both habitats include the existence of a physical geography and landscape elements. Drawing from a contrast between my niche and that of an ecologist studying sloth behaviour, there is no doubt that I share some of the normal daily routines with the ecologists such as taking breakfast in the morning and supper in the evening. Additionally, as I take time to go through my assignments and do research using books and internet sources, I…
Everything you know about Obesity is wrong This article explains the issues concerning the various effects and people’s perceptions about Obesity. The article is written for an extended period. Many people have had negative ideas about Obesity, with some people stigmatizing the obese around them. Obesity, according to various medical communities, occurs as a result of individual failing that ends up straining people’s health care system; it also shrinks a country’s Gross Domestic Product as well as affecting the strength of the military. The author of this article, however, proves such perceptions otherwise and finds no harm with the state of being obese. The article explains the level and rate at which large populations of American citizens are affected by Obesity. This follows research done by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention that found out that nearly 80 percent of adults, as well as a third of children in America, are obese. The author, however, stands in defense of the victims of Obesity that the condition is not that serious as people make it be. So the title of…
Nutrition Sources Food is the source of human energy and is consumed more than three times in a single day by each person to provide the necessary for us to be able to conduct our daily duties. There are various things that people look out for before buying or consuming any food. The source of food is a factor that everyone considers. Some foods grow better in some places giving out more mineral values than when grown in other countries. The health benefits of the food is another factor that every consumer wants to know about. Thirdly, how fresh is the product? Some foods often lose their flavor and nutritional value once stored for more extended periods. The methods of growing the foods e.g., in greenhouses or plantations. Last but not least, every consumer needs to know the safety of the meal, including any chemical additives and associated processes that can harm the body. This information is very crucial, especially the health and food safety parts, which gives the consumers the real knowledge of what they are eating. Through the…
CONTRIBUTIONS OF HISTORICAL NURSING Identify the contributions of two historical nursing figures in the nineteenth or twentieth century. 1. Compare the differences in contributions of the two historical figures identified in part B. 2. Describe how the contributions of the two historical figures influence your professional nursing practice. D. Discuss the functional differences between the Food and Drug Administration and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (see the web links below). 1. Discuss how the two regulatory agencies influence your professional nursing practice. a. Describe your role as a patient advocate in promoting safety when a patient has requested to use an alternative therapy. E. Discuss the purposes of the Nurse Practice Act in your state and its impact on your professional practice. 1. Discuss the scope of practice for a RN in your state. 2. Discuss how your state defines delegation for the RN. F. Apply each of the following roles to your professional practice: • a scientist • a detective • a manager of the healing environment G. Identify two provisions from the American…
The COVID-19 Pandemic. COVID-19 is a coronavirus strain. Coronaviruses are a specific subset of viruses that use RNA instead of DNA as their genetic material and are covered in spikes on the surface of the virus that attack cells. COVID-19 is, however, a novel coronavirus. This is because before December of 2019, the world was only aware of six coronaviruses, thus making it the seventh, with very little information available on it. The virus causes a range of respiratory symptoms ranging from dry cough and fever to fatal viral pneumonia, with a majority of people developing mild symptoms. However, certain people develop severe symptoms among them, health workers with low immunity (since they get a higher dose than ordinary people), the elderly, and those with pre-existing medical conditions. Despite causing mortality, COVID-19 is comparatively less violent compared to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) – another coronavirus that broke out in 2003- with death rates of around 2% against reported cases, compared to 10% of SARS. Vaccines are currently under development. However, they are far from being administered as research…
The Corona Virus Myths An increasing number of countries are closing their borders and issuing lockdown directives that are helping contain the rapid spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The declaration of the coronavirus as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO)has increased pressure on international governments to raise efforts in containing the spread of the virus. Given theta the virus is new globally, a lot of information has been shared about the virus regarding what caused it, infection media, symptoms and preventive measures. Among the most proven information about the virus is maintaining social distance to spread its spread. It is important to maintain distance (at least a meter) from people who exhibit coughing and sneezing (Roach, 2020). Besides, people are encouraged to frequently and thoroughly wash hands with soap. These measures have been proven scientifically and practically to slow down the spread of the virus. Hand washing soap and sanitizers contain ingredients that kill the virus on contact. Maintaining distance allows people to avoid spread by minimizing contact with infected persons. However, there is some information that is…
What diseases are covered under the critical health insurance policies? The health insurance is much required in this era by almost every individual to counter the medical treatment cost because of a situation that may be unforeseen and can happen with anyone. However, there are also some illnesses which are not ordinary and fall in the category of critical illness. A few diseases which one may have to counter over a period are there, and they are of such nature where the treatment is much costly. Diseases such as cancer can create havoc for one who is not capable enough to bear the cost of treatment. In such a situation, the rather goring for health insurance one needs to have critical health insurance policies where such critical diseases are covered, and one can get ample benefits in terms of monetary support. The coverage: The coverage of diseases usually varies from service provider to service provider, but there are some diseases which are covered by almost every service provider. Here is a short list of such diseases. The policyholder needs to…
The termination stage of a psychotherapy The termination stage of a psychotherapy relationship between the group leader and the client is the most challenging phase of therapy. The most effective way a group leader can handle an end to a psychotherapy relationship is to remind the clients earlier, possibly two or three sessions before the final session. On occasions whereby there is no defined time limit to the group sessions, the group leader can space out for the past few meetings. This is an effective way a group leader can convince the client of their relationship as well as boost their confidence in their capacity to manage things without meeting the group leader every week before the sudden ending of the relationship (“Termination of Counseling,” 2018). Reassess the progress achieved in the course of the group sessions along with the client, as this will help to impart confidence and a positive outlook in the client concerning what the group sessions enabled them to achieve. Some challenges could come up at the end of the psychotherapy relationship. The group leaders should…
Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders The respiratory system is a set of organs involved in inhalation and exhalation processes. It is subdivided into upper and lower respiratory tracts and through its exposure to external environment accounts for various disorders. In the upper respiratory tract, there are multiple disorders which threaten people’s health. They include Rhinitis, or a common cold is caused by rhinovirus or allergies, and the two causes have differing symptoms. Sinusitis is caused by Allergies, viruses and fungi and bacteria, and the main symptoms are a headache and facial agony. Tonsillitis cause problems when swallowing while inflamed epiglottis may block the passage of air. Pharyngitis is caused by a virus as well as the streptococcus bacteria resulting in strep throat. In the lower section of the system, pneumonia, bronchitis, and tuberculosis are common disorders. Bacteria cause tuberculosis, and it’s an airborne disease. Its symptoms include chronic cough, loss of weight, and hemoptysis. Bronchitis -inflamed bronchioles- is caused by a virus and where the bronchioles are blocked by mucous and leukocytes resulting in red sputum production and wheezing.…
Therapy Response for Nursing Students Annotated bibliography Augner, C. (2015). Depressive symptoms and perceived chronic stress predict test anxiety in nursing students. Central European Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 6(3), 291-297. http://periodika.osu.cz/cejnm/dok/2015-03/18-augner.pdf This article is a study of whether depressive symptoms and the perceived chronic stress are the symptoms of anxiety. It used a regressive analysis that revealed that emotional instability and stress are the best predictors of test anxiety. As discussed in the article, past adverse outcomes of performance in academics have an immense impact to test tension through the symptoms of depressions and perceived stress. Augner informs us that there is a very close relationship between depressive symptoms, perceived chronic stress, and test anxiety. This article is critical because it is a source of training methods of therapy for addressing t6he symptoms of depression. Ratanasiripong, P., Park, J. F., Ratanasiripong, N., & Kathalae, D. (2015). Stress and anxiety management in nursing students: Biofeedback and mindfulness meditation. Journal of Nursing Education, 54(9), 520-524. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/a84d/1a1b600d2e9ccae0cdf4c89b772ff36be40e.pdf?_ga =2.60374446.201783975.1562911040-692730667.1562911040 This article by Ratanasiripong…