Question 1 2 out of 2 points A 23-year-old woman has been referred to a fertility clinic after 1 year of attempting to become pregnant. Her diagnostic workup has resulted in a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). What will the first line of treatment most likely consist of? Selected Answer: D. Lifestyle modifications to include weight loss by lowering calories and fat consumption. Answers: A. Estrogen-progesterone hormone therapy ...

Question 1 2 out of 2 points A nurse on a respiratory unit of a hospital is providing care for a client with end-stage lung disease. Consequently, measurement of the client's arterial blood gases indicates increased PCO 2. Which associated consequence would the nurse anticipate? Selected Answer: D. Higher than normal production of H+ Answers: A. Lower than normal production of HCO3 B. An absence of carbaminohemoglobin C. ...

Case Study # 1: Case Study # 1: I do understand that the majority of you are not trained to read radiographs. This particular case study is interesting in that it makes few learning points. You will not lose any points if your answers were not correct. Give it a try.  There are 2 abnormalities in this CXR following a car accident, probably done with a mobile unit while the patient is still on the stretcher.     1) What is the first abnormality (lesion)? Which side? 2) Wha...

Question 1 2 out of 2 points Which type of pneumonia is best characterized by an infective agent that produces sputum samples with a peptidoglycan cell wall, expresses endotoxins, replicates readily in broth and on agar, grows in clusters, has pili, and does not stain when exposed to crystal violet? Selected Answer: C. Bacterial Answers: A. Viral B. Chlamydial C. Bacterial D. Mycoplasmal   Re...

Module # 3 Neoplastic/Immunologic Diseases Case Studies & Answers CASE STUDY # 1: CC: A 3-year-old male is brought to his pediatrician for evaluation of an abdominal mass that his parents noticed. (Look at the picture below) HPI: The child has been well all his life PE: Slight pallor; weight and height right for age; nontender, large, firm, and smooth intra-abdominal mass to right of midline; right Cryptorchidism and his eyes are shown in the picture (below). Labs UA: microscopic h...

Discussion Question: Has the material in the course changed your professional practice? How might learning about informatics in healthcare influence your professional practice? Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook. Please reply to at least two classmates. Replies to classmates should be at least 200 words in length.

Discussion Question: What impact has policy had on informatics? Describe the current impact and provide recommendations for future public policy informatics initiatives that would improve patient outcomes and healthcare equality. Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook. Please reply to at least two classmates. Replies to classmates should be at least 200 words in length

Discussion Question: One thing in life we cannot control is nature. What would your organization do if there was a natural disaster that destroyed electrical lines and internet servers? How would you take care of your patients if you could not access the EMR for a week or more? What recommendations can you make for improvement? Reply to at least two of your peers with additional evidence-based recommendations for improvement. Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and...

Discussion Question: Discuss what training programs are needed for the technology required for your final presentation topic.  Consider what training to provide to new employees and what on-going training may be necessary. Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook. Please reply to at least two classmates. Replies to classmates should be at least 200 words in length.