The client is (1) day postoperative coronary artery bypass surgery. The client reports chest pain. Which action should the nurse implement first?
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. What is Section 504 o…
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. What is Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act? What was the 504 Sit-In Demonstration? Why did this happen? What was the importance of this event in the disability rights movement?
Final Project: Review the Final Project Assignment require…
Final Project: Review the Final Project Assignment requirements (below). Please indicate what type of project you intend to develop for the final Disability Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Project List one or more possible ideas as to what you are thinking of creating/developing to fulfill this requirement. You can change your mind; however, this is to try and get you thinking about the project now so that you have time to plan and fully develop the project prior to the end of the semester. Final Project Description: FINAL PROJECT: Disability Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (D-JEDI) Project – 100 points total. (Part I – Project: 85 points. Part II – Peer Review: 15 points). Part I: (85 points). Students are required to demonstrate disability awareness and understanding of disability as ‘diversity’, as well as the importance of using equitable, inclusive practices to provide equal access and opportunity for individuals with disabilities in schools, churches, organizations, businesses, and communities. This project will be shared with your peers and your professor. Key/essential topics and questions that should be addressed in the project include: DISABILITY JUSTICE, EQUITY & INCLUSION (approximately 60% of the project) What evidence do you have to support these findings? What is disability justice, equity and inclusion? Why does inclusion, equal access and opportunity for individuals with disabilities matter in your respective field of study? Identify a minimum of two issues within your respective field of study (i.e., journalism, psychology, business, theology) that continue to exclude, marginalize, disenfranchise and/or misrepresent disabled individuals/the disability community. What, if any, advances in JEDI have occurred recently in your field? What recommendations can you offer to help advance JEDI for the disabled in these areas? DISABILITY IS DIVERSITY – DIVERSITY IS NATURAL (approximately 20% of the project) What is meant by ‘disability as diversity – diversity is natural’? Why does this matter in your respective field of study? Why does this matter in the world today? DISABILITY ETIQUETTE (approximately 20% of the project) You must address a minimum of 6 of the 8 disability categories below. Choose six: What is ‘disability etiquette’? Why does this matter? Develop suggestions and tips for interacting, communicating and working with individuals with various disabilities for professionals in your respective field (i.e., journalism, psychology, business, theology) Orthopedic Impairments/Mobility Disabilities (cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, spina bifida, polio, dwarfism, etc.) deaf/Deaf & Hard of hearing Blindness & Visual Impairments Autism Intellectual Disabilities Mental Health Disabilities Health-Related Disabilities Cognitive Disabilities (learning disabilities, ADHD, TBI, etc.) You must include a minimum of 5 suggestions/tips for each category Your project must glean information from a minimum of three different resources. You may use Disability Etiquette: Tips on Interacting with People with Disabilities as one of your resources. The final PROJECT should be one of the following: (a) 10-15 minute digital story with audio content (see information about DIGITAL STORIES in Canvas) (b) 10-15 minute video film presentation (see information about VIDEO PRESENTATIONS in Canvas) (c) 5-10 page infographic (see information about INFOGRAPHICS in Canvas) (d) 5-10 page Instagram Story (see information about INSTAGRAM STORIES in Canvas) (e) a 10-12 minute podcast (f) 1,500-2,000 word blog with graphics and images (g) 12-20 slide training (Pp, NEARPOD, Screencastomatic) with audio content (h) a website (i) any other idea (just run it by me!) Part II: Peer Review (15 points). After completing your Project, you will review one of your peers’ submissions of this assignment, as assigned by your course professor. Evaluate their submission and develop a 2-3 paragraph summary for your peers’ project that addresses the following: Identify the strengths of their project and explain what was especially helpful to you about their submission. What recommendations can you give to improve your partner’s project? Are there any key points that should be added? Are there recommendations to improve the visual display of information?
The physician prescribes a progressive exercise program that…
The physician prescribes a progressive exercise program that includes walking for a client with a history of diminished arterial perfusion to the lower extremities. Which action should the nurse instruct the client to do if the client experiences leg cramps while walking?
Two patients, both recovering from a stroke, are undergoing…
Two patients, both recovering from a stroke, are undergoing physical therapy. Ariana is a 50-year-old woman who is 4 months post-stroke. She attends physical therapy sessions two times a week at a rehabilitation center and follows a structured home exercise program. Bill is a 55-year-old man from who is 8 months post-stroke. He also attends physical therapy two times a week at the same rehabilitation center and follows a similar home exercise program. Question: Which patient is most likely to experience more exponential progress in recovery over the next several months?
A 52-year-old female sustained a moderate traumatic brain in…
A 52-year-old female sustained a moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a fall. She is currently in inpatient rehabilitation with a goal of returning home. Her goal is to safely discharge home as soon as possible. Her goal is to be able to walk up four stairs with a handrail to enter her home. You completed a Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (PASS), and she scored a total of 12 points. She is able to complete bed mobility independently, and requires modA for transfers and standing balance. Which intervention would be the most appropriate for today’s session to help her achieve her goal of safely navigating the stairs at home?
A 68-year-old female patient is recovering from a right MCA…
A 68-year-old female patient is recovering from a right MCA stroke and has been noted to have left sided hemiparesis. She has been assessed with 2-/5 strength in her left quadriceps using the Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) scale. The patient has difficulty lifting her leg off the bed and performing basic movements such as sitting up from a supine position. Question: Given the patient’s 2-/5 MMT strength in the quadriceps, what would be the best physical therapy intervention to strengthen the quadriceps?
A patient developed a brief loss consciousness after a traum…
A patient developed a brief loss consciousness after a traumatic brain injury while skiing. The patient regained consciousness and appeared lucid for a short time, then suddenly became unresponsive again. What is the most likely cause of these findings?
Educ Inc., a small maker of educational toys for young child…
Educ Inc., a small maker of educational toys for young children, has operated alongside three competitors for over two decades, each holding a steady portion of the market. Rumors suggest that Grand Toy Co., the leading company in the larger children’s toy market, plans to enter the educational toy segment. Which of the following is the most probable outcome?
What is the name of the steady winds that flow from west to…
What is the name of the steady winds that flow from west to east between latitudes 30N and 60N (and 30S and 60S)