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Why do countries trade with each other? What would happen if countries curtailed or did not trade with each other? Select a theory discussed in chapter 2, and discuss how it explains why it is beneficial for a country to engage in international trade.Theory I selectedmercantilisma theory of international trade that supports the premise that a nation could only gain from trade if it had a trade surplus
In sociology, it is important to understand how to analyze a social problem using the micro and macro analytic perspectives. This assignment will help you learn this skill. In an essay (1,000-1,500 words) you will analyze the problem of equity in education1. Problem Statement about Equity in EducationWhat is the social problem2. Vision of Change and Goal ClarificationWhat is the envisioned change as it relates to the social problem of Equity in Education?3. Historical Background and Current ConditionsWhat contextual factors influence this social problem?4. Possible Directions to Achieve Desired ChangeWhat is needed to achieve the vision of change and address the identified social problem?5. Future Prospects: Suggested Strategies to Alleviate the Problem (200-300 words)
Reflect on strategies that you can pursue in developing portfolios or portfolio elements that focus on academic achievements.Review one or more samples from your own research of resources focused on portfolio development.Post an explanation of at least two strategies for including academic activities and accomplishments into your professional development goals. Then, explain how those goals may align with the University’s emphasis on social change. Be specific and provide examples.2 references
WRITTEN PAPER:Page Length: 2-3 pages EXCLUDING title page and reference (APA format) Answers must be descriptive and comprehensive. Each answer must have 2 complete paragraphs with at least 10 sentences in each paragraph. Must use complete sentences. Paper must be written following Paper Format using APA format (Title page, Running head, Page number, Headings, In-text Citation, Full-sentences, and References)Written Paper for 4 Questions:1.Body Weight and Physical Status· How does excess body weight affect Five body systems?· Describe the mechanisms of extra body weight on each body system.· Cardiovascular (CV)System· Gastrointestinal (GI) System· Musculoskeletal System· Endocrine System· Immune SystemMust include in-text citations2.Barriers and Challenges· Identify Three barriers and challenges to losing weight in the U.S.· Describe how and why each identified barrier and challenge affect losing weight?Must include in-text citations3.Cultural Considerations· Identify Three different cultures.· Describe how and why each culture influence weight and weight loss with clients in each cultureMust include in-text citations4.Advice for MarkWhat would you suggest to help Mark achieve a healthy weight?Must include in-text citations
Competency Determine and interpret the linear correlation coefficient, and use linear regression to find a best fit line for a scatter plot of the data and make predictions. Scenario According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the probability of a magnitude 6.7 or greater earthquake in the Greater Bay Area is 63%, about 2 out of 3, in the next 30 years. In April 2008, scientists and engineers released a new earthquake forecast for the State of California called the Uniform California Earthquake Rupture Forecast (UCERF).As a junior analyst at the USGS, you are tasked to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to support the claim of a linear correlation between the magnitudes and depths from the earthquakes. Your deliverables will be a PowerPoint presentation you will create summarizing your findings and an excel document to show your work.Concepts Being StudiedCorrelation and regression Creating scatterplots Constructing and interpreting a Hypothesis Test for Correlation using r as the test statistic You are given a spreadsheet that contains the following information: Magnitude measured on the Richter scale Depth in km Using the spreadsheet, you will answer the problems below in a PowerPoint presentation.What to SubmitThe PowerPoint presentation should answer and explain the following questions based on the spreadsheet provided above. Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Introduce your scenario and data set including the variables provided. Slide 3: Construct a scatterplot of the two variables provided in the spreadsheet. Include a description of what you see in the scatterplot. Slide 4: Find the value of the linear correlation coefficient r and the critical value of r using α = 0.05. Include an explanation on how you found those values. Slide 5: Determine whether there is sufficient evidence to support the claim of a linear correlation between the magnitudes and the depths from the earthquakes. Explain. Slide 6: Find the regression equation. Let the predictor (x) variable be the magnitude. Identify the slope and the y-intercept within your regression equation. Slide 7: Is the equation a good model? Explain. What would be the best predicted depth of an earthquake with a magnitude of 2.0? Include the correct units. Slide 8: Conclude by recapping your ideas by summarizing the information presented in context of the scenario. Along with your PowerPoint presentation, you should include your Excel document which shows all calculations.
In your reply posts, identify the consequences if sexual health among aging adults continues to be ignored. Additionally, discuss whether there is concern for future generations of older adults who lack sexual health knowledge and awareness.Your reply posts should be 100 to 150 words, with a minimum of one supporting reference included.Response 1The prevalence of sexual stigmas in older adults is a concern for the lack of overall well-being of an individual. Although there are multiple factors that come to play in sexual stigmas there are two that I found most interesting from reading Syme and Cohn (2016). One is that older adults are not as likely to seek help for sexual concerns. This may be attributed to embarrassment, unawareness of sexual problems and/or discomfort talking about sex, and stigma-related beliefs with their healthcare providers. Research shows that declines in erectile function in men and the ability to become sexually aroused in women were significantly associated with depressive symptoms, and lower quality and satisfaction with life (Jackson et al., 2018). The other stigma is that older age groups are more conservative about their attitudes towards sexual activity outside of marriage.One interesting statement that helped me understand where stigmas originated from in this article is regarding generational beliefs. Perhaps the natural shift from the silent generation to the baby boomer generation may alleviate some sexual stigmas among older adults. This is possible because baby boomers were advocates of the 1960 and 1970s sexual revolution, they pushed the boundaries of sexual expression and relationships, even baby boomers who did not participate in the sexual revolution and lived the expected heterosexual monogamous marriage life no longer conform to these social norms as older adults (Freak-Poli, 2020).Topics related to sex are often uncomfortable for healthcare providers to initiate. Some research suggests healthcare providers are concerned about offending older patients and nurses felt concerned that they may jeopardize professional relationships by discussing sexual issues (Taylor & Gosney, 2011). As healthcare providers we need to be aware of stigmas, so we may break down barriers through education, training, and allowing time to discuss sexual issues. By doing so we may be able to support open dialogue with the elderly regarding sexuality and sexual activity. This must include discussing the risks of unprotected sex, unwanted sexual advances especially in the setting of dementia, and healthy maintenance of relationships among elderly clients or patients through open communication.Response 2In the study conducted by Syme and Cohn (2016), I found it to be interesting there was more stigma among the aging population than in the other two age groups studied. My thought would be the younger age group would have more stigmatic relationships towards the aging population due to stereotypes, generalizations, and being more judgmental. Attitudes towards older populations can be changing while older populations still have the same beliefs from when they were younger. Another interesting point made by the authors was “aging stigma is present within health care institutions” (Syme and Cohn 2016). The goal of any health care worker should be to treat and address the needs of their patients in a manner that is free from judgment and stigmas. Patients trust their health care workers to treat them with the utmost care. This article explained how there are different factors as to why stigmas exist amongst the aging population when it comes to sex. Age, gender, race, income are factors that may influence how one views sex and seniors. The authors detailed how health care workers are able to combat this issue in a way that is applicable to any provider. A leader in a residential health care facility should take charge by providing workshops for the staff on how to address sexual relationships that exist in the facility. The workshop should combat any stigmas, assumptions, and judgments that exist in any of the providers. Ageist stigmas should not be tolerated in the facility. Health care workers can learn communication skills on this topic in the workshop and know what health screenings a patient who is in a sexual relationship needs. It should be a standard that health care workers ensure their patients are engaging in healthy relationships by having discussions with the residents and holding informational meetings. When residents are having their physicals, a questionnaire can be given regarding their sexual history and if they would like to discuss it with their provider. Brochures can be given out to residents on how sexual relationships at their age is healthy and ways to be safe when pursuing relationships. Challenges can arise when having discussions because the residents may be embarrassed to have a conversation or have a fear of being judged. It can also be uncomfortable for health care workers to have those discussions.
Identify time management and prioritization strategies for academic and professional success. Recognize how to utilize online classroom technology and resources to achieve academic success
Respond to the post bellow, offering additional/alternative ideas regarding opportunities and risks related to the observations shared.Initial PostThere is no doubt that the use of technology is increasing all around us. The health care field is no different. Technology now plays a major role in the health care profession. It is almost guaranteed to continue to develop at a rapid rate (Horn, 2017). From electronic heath records to patient portals, I have utilized technology since becoming a nurse, increasing significantly over the last decade. However, at my most current place of employment, we do not use much technology at all. In fact, much of technology is prohibited as I work in a prison. After relying on technology so heavily, it has been a major adjustment to return to the era of very limited technology use. In fact, the only technology we utilize is telehealth.Telehealth is the “delivery of health care services, where distance is a critical factor, by all healthcare professionals using information and communication technologies for the exchange of valid information for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease and injuries, research and evaluation, and for the continuing education of health care providers, all in the interest of advancing the health of individuals and their communities” (Koivunen, & Saranto, 2018). This method of health care delivery is seen as a means in which to improve communication and enhance patient-centered care (Cipriano, 2011; Virji, Yarnall, Krause, Pollak, Scannell, Gradison, & Ostbye, 2006). As with all technology, there are both facilitators and barriers present with the use of telehealth.According to the study conducted by Koivunen & Saranto (2018), nurses’ skills in telehealth application were seen as a facilitator to telehealth utilization. However, the same study identified some barriers present. Some of those barriers included nursing’s discomfort with the equipment utilized with telehealth as well as lack of basic computer skills present amongst nurses (Koivunen, & Saranto, 2018). In addition, negative attitudes along with lack of support and training were identified barriers (Koivunen, & Saranto, 2018). It is obvious that the change from traditional face-to-face nursing practice to telehealth requires much support for its users. There is certainly a learning curve with any new technology with experience and attitudes playing a major role in the successful implementation. However, if the proper steps are taken, telehealth can be a cost-effective way to address health care needs and has been shown to improve clinical indicators (Shulver, Killington, & Crotty, 2016).In addition to the barriers present, there is also negative attitudes by some clinicians in regards to telehealth. While some health care providers believe that telehealth could offer enhanced and expanded services to many, other clinicians voiced reservations about the potential safety and suitability of this service (Shulver et al., 2016). However, in the case of rural patients, many can agree that a service is better than no service. According to Shulver et al. (2016), clinicians agreed that any perceived risks associated with telehealth could be alleviated by having a person “on the ground” with the patient during telehealth conferences. This is exactly how telehealth is utilized at my current place of employment. The inmates are seen by a distance provider as the nurse remains in the room with the patient to perform any assessments requested and provide information from records as needed.Telehealth is only one of many promising trends in health care that offer many benefits. Other up-and-coming health technology trends include artificial intelligence, Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), blockchains, and virtual/augmented reality. These trends have many benefits to offer. For example, artificial intelligence is now capable of diagnosing skin cancer more accurately and more efficiently than a board-certified dermatologist (Rigby, 2019). But, as previously mentioned, all technology can bring added risks. Such use of technology has the potential to threaten patient safety, preference, and privacy (Rigby, 2019). Informed consent remains of utmost importance, as with any medical procedure, when utilizing technology in providing health care to patients. All the risks associated with the technology must remain transparent to the patient.Technology has already advanced quickly all around us and its use in health care is no exception. By utilizing technology, the practice of medicine is revolutionized, transforming the patients’ experiences and the providers’ daily routines. These up-and-coming health care trends are aimed at preventative care while enhancing patient experiences, lowered expenses, and big data processing. Cutting-edge technology is being utilized by many providers to assist their patients. We can only expect the current trend to continue with more amazing discoveries to come.ReferencesCipriano P. (2011). The future of nursing and health IT: the quality elixir. Nursing Economics, 29(5), 286–90. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/221868226_The_Future_of_Nursing_and_Health_IT_The_Quality_ElixirHorn, H. (2017). Predicting the Future of Healthcare Technology. Biomedical Instrumentation & Technology, 51(3), 203. Retrieved from https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.2345/0899-8205-51.3.203Koivunen, M., & Saranto, K. (2018). Nursing professionals’ experiences of the facilitators and barriers to the use of telehealth applications: a systematic review of qualitative studies. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 32(1), 24–44. Retrieved from https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1111/scs.12445Rigby, M.J. (2019). Ethical Dimensions of Using Artificial Intelligence in Health Care. AMA Journal of Ethics, 21(2), 121–124. Retrieved from https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1001/amajethics.2019.121Shulver, W., Killington, M., & Crotty, M. (2016). “Massive potential” or “safety risk”? Health worker views on telehealth in the care of older people and implications for successful normalization. BMC Medical Informatics And Decision Making, 16(1), 131. Retrieved from https://ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mnh&AN=27733195&site=eds-live&scope=siteVirji, A., Yarnall, K., Krause, K., Pollak, K., Scannell, M., Gradison, M., & Ostbye ,T. (2006). Use of email in a family practice setting: opportunities and challenges in patient- and physician-initiated communication. BMC Med, 4(18), 1-7. Retrieved from https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1741-7015-4-18
Identify a cardiac or respiratory issue and outline the key steps necessary to include for prevention and health promotion.