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In healthcare, the terms “balanced scorecard” and a “dashboard” are used to describe performance measurement tools that are broad in scope but summarized in a few key indicators. In this assignment, you will create a specific dashboard for an operating Week of a healthcare organization. Tasks: Select and describe a specific division of…
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Refer back to the structure-process-outcome (S-P-O) model discussed in Week 1. In addition, refer to the text reading pertaining to the quality management system (QMS) and answer the following questions: Compare how the two models define and measure quality outcomes. Which model best supports the framework of evidence-based medicine in defining and measuring quality…
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Consider the knowledge you have gained from this week’s lecture. Construct a response to at least 2 of your peers commenting – ideally one who assigned the same CPT E&M Code that you did and one that did not. Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include…
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A mother brings in her 5-year-old son to the ED after he accidentally ingested a number of pills. Which of the following accidental overdoses would be most harmful to the patient? A 3-day supply of diazepam A 2-week supply of bupropion A 2-week supply of nortriptyline A 4-week supply of fluoxetine
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You see a 54-year-old woman who will initiate treatment for major depressive disorder. She mentions that she is currently being treated for an uncomplicated UTI but cannot remember the name. Her records show that she does not have any reported drug allergies. All of the following would be appropriate choices to treat her UTI except…
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A 29-year-old woman with a history of asthma presents to the clinic for her annual wellness visit. The patient states she wants to stop taking her oral contraceptive because she and her husband would like to have a baby. Which is the most appropriate screening that should be included in the nurse practitioner’s prepregnancy examination?…
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A 2-year-old girl presents to the clinic with her father for decreased appetite. The father is concerned because the child sometimes only eats a few bites of each meal. He also states that the child’s favorite food is apples, but she has refused to eat any apples for a few weeks. The child has had…
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A 55-year-old male is at the doctor’s office for his annual check-up. He mentions to the nurse that he is worried about his inability to maintain an erection during intercourse. The patient asks the nurse what is going on and if there are any medications he can take to help. Briefly explain to the patient…
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The parents of a 5-year-old boy are concerned about their son’s foreskin. They are not considering circumcision, but are worried about the immobility of the foreskin, stating that they cannot fully retract it over the glans penis. You explain to them that a nonretractable foreskin, if not associated with symptoms, is considered normal up to…
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During a clinic appointment, a young adult woman mentions that she conceived and delivered a child several years ago, but has been unable to conceive again for the past year despite regular unprotected intercourse. This scenario is most consistent with which of the following definitions? Group of answer choices Normal fertility Fecundity Primary infertility Secondary…