ADDITIONAL WORK / EXTRA PAGES : Injection Case Study Assignment.

ADDITIONAL WORK / EXTRA PAGES: Injection Case Study Assignment

Parenteral Medication Packaging
What is the difference between ampules and vials?
What special equipment do you need to withdraw medication from an ampule?

Syringes
What is the difference between slip tip and luer-lok?
Why is it important to choose the right size syringe for medication administration?

Intradermal Injections

What is an intradermal injection?
Where is this injection administered?
What angle do you administer?
If properly administered what should you see?
What size needle and gauze would you use?
What is a common medication used for intradermal injection?

Intramuscular Injection
What is an intramuscular injection?
What locations/landmarks for IM injection administration?
What is the maximum amount of medication that can be administered?
What needle size and gauze?
What special considerations do you need to consider?
What angle of administration?
What are some common side effects of IM injections?
What is the Z-track method and why is it important?

Subcutaneous Injection (SQ)
What is a subcutaneous injection?
What are the common locations to administer SQ injections?
What size needle and gauze do you use?
What angle do you administer?
What are some considerations to think about when administering a SQ injection?
What are some common side effects of SQ injections.

Insulin

Insulin is often given subcutaneous to treat Type 1 Diabetes. It is important to understand how insulin works.
What is the onset?
What is the duration?
What is the peak?
What signs and symptoms do you want to monitor?
Explain what order you inject air into vials and withdraw insulin.
Insulin can only be measured and given in an insulin syringe true or false?

Sliding Scale

Mr. Jones blood sugar was checked and his blood glucose was 257. He is being treated on the moderate scale. How many units of insulin would you administer?

Sensitivity/Ratio Scale

A patient has an insulin sensitivity factor of 1:13. The nurse administers 2 units of insulin. How many mg/dl will the patient’s blood sugar drop?

Insulin to Carb Ratio
1 unit insulin: 15 grams CHO
Mr. Smith had 1 cup of OJ (30g), 2 slices of toast (30g), ½ cup of cream of wheat (15g), 1 egg, 1 tsp of sugar free jelly, and 1 cup of coffee.
Calculate the total CHO:
Calculate the total insulin to be administered.

Case Study:
Mr. Jones is a 70 year old man with uncontrolled diabetes. His current BS is 301. He was admitted to get his blood sugar under control. He needs a Flu vaccine administered IM and insulin administered SQ. He has NKDA and is 167lbs. His vital signs are stable and assessment is unremarkable.

You have orders to administer:
Fulzone (Influenza Vaccine) 0.5ml at 0900
NPH 17 units at 0900
Regular insulin 12 units at 0900

What would you communicate to this patient upon entering the room?
Discuss the 6 safety rights how you would follow them.
What education would you provide the patient regarding these two medications?
Describe the process of administrating these medications.
Discuss any contraindications for administering these medications.
What would you want to monitor after administration of these medications?

ADDITIONAL WORK / EXTRA PAGES : Injection Case Study Assignment.

ADDITIONAL WORK / EXTRA PAGES: Injection Case Study Assignment

Parenteral Medication Packaging
What is the difference between ampules and vials?
What special equipment do you need to withdraw medication from an ampule?

Syringes
What is the difference between slip tip and luer-lok?
Why is it important to choose the right size syringe for medication administration?

Intradermal Injections

What is an intradermal injection?
Where is this injection administered?
What angle do you administer?
If properly administered what should you see?
What size needle and gauze would you use?
What is a common medication used for intradermal injection?

Intramuscular Injection
What is an intramuscular injection?
What locations/landmarks for IM injection administration?
What is the maximum amount of medication that can be administered?
What needle size and gauze?
What special considerations do you need to consider?
What angle of administration?
What are some common side effects of IM injections?
What is the Z-track method and why is it important?

Subcutaneous Injection (SQ)
What is a subcutaneous injection?
What are the common locations to administer SQ injections?
What size needle and gauze do you use?
What angle do you administer?
What are some considerations to think about when administering a SQ injection?
What are some common side effects of SQ injections.

Insulin

Insulin is often given subcutaneous to treat Type 1 Diabetes. It is important to understand how insulin works.
What is the onset?
What is the duration?
What is the peak?
What signs and symptoms do you want to monitor?
Explain what order you inject air into vials and withdraw insulin.
Insulin can only be measured and given in an insulin syringe true or false?

Sliding Scale

Mr. Jones blood sugar was checked and his blood glucose was 257. He is being treated on the moderate scale. How many units of insulin would you administer?

Sensitivity/Ratio Scale

A patient has an insulin sensitivity factor of 1:13. The nurse administers 2 units of insulin. How many mg/dl will the patient’s blood sugar drop?

Insulin to Carb Ratio
1 unit insulin: 15 grams CHO
Mr. Smith had 1 cup of OJ (30g), 2 slices of toast (30g), ½ cup of cream of wheat (15g), 1 egg, 1 tsp of sugar free jelly, and 1 cup of coffee.
Calculate the total CHO:
Calculate the total insulin to be administered.

Case Study:
Mr. Jones is a 70 year old man with uncontrolled diabetes. His current BS is 301. He was admitted to get his blood sugar under control. He needs a Flu vaccine administered IM and insulin administered SQ. He has NKDA and is 167lbs. His vital signs are stable and assessment is unremarkable.

You have orders to administer:
Fulzone (Influenza Vaccine) 0.5ml at 0900
NPH 17 units at 0900
Regular insulin 12 units at 0900

What would you communicate to this patient upon entering the room?
Discuss the 6 safety rights how you would follow them.
What education would you provide the patient regarding these two medications?
Describe the process of administrating these medications.
Discuss any contraindications for administering these medications.
What would you want to monitor after administration of these medications?

Identify the type of leader you would prefer to work for, and explain why.

Chapter 7 in the textbook (Police Administration: Structures, processes and behavior) addresses four “new leadership” theories (Servant Leadership, Spiritual Leadership,Authentic Leadership, and Ethical Leadership). Identify and summarize each of those four theories in your own words. Identify the style of leadership you think is most effective for law enforcement. Identify the type of leader you would prefer to work for, and explain why. Identify the type of leader you would be, and explain why.

Identify the type of leader you would prefer to work for, and explain why.

Chapter 7 in the textbook (Police Administration: Structures, processes and behavior) addresses four “new leadership” theories (Servant Leadership, Spiritual Leadership,Authentic Leadership, and Ethical Leadership). Identify and summarize each of those four theories in your own words. Identify the style of leadership you think is most effective for law enforcement. Identify the type of leader you would prefer to work for, and explain why. Identify the type of leader you would be, and explain why.

Describe the ways in which the two theories are similar, and how they differ.

Submit a paper which compares and contrasts two mental health theories: You may choose your theories from the textbook or from other sources. Describe each theory, including some history about the person who developed the theory and the major ideas and applications of the theory. Describe the ways in which the two theories are similar, and how they differ. Include a statement of how each theory could be used in your nursing practice. Include specific patient examples if you have them. You may also critique the theory: Is there anything with which you disagree or are there any problems you can identify?

What purpose does the electoral college serve?

Post a total of three substantive responses In this final week of class, you will learn about political parties, voting, and elections in the United States. Some of the more controversial aspect of the American system of elections are the Electoral College and the dominance of the two major political parties. What purpose does the electoral college serve? Does it still serve as a protection for small states, or is used as a way to control the political process with less than a majority of the votes? Defend your position with facts. As we wrap up your examination of the political process, consider whether we should be limited to just two parties or would we be better served with several different parties?

Describe to role of the social work professional during the engagement process?

I. Engagement

a. Describe to role of the social work professional during the engagement process?

b. How might you, as the worker engage this child and or the child’s family?

c. Please explain how these approaches could be a best fit for the uniqueness of this scenario?

d. What might be a challenge that you may encounter in the engagement process?

e. Please describe how you can prepare for this challenge.

II. Assessment

a. Describe to role of the social work professional during the assessment process?

b. How might you, as the worker engage this child and or the child’s family in the assessment process?

c. Please explain how these approaches are a best fit for this scenario, in particular?

d. What is a challenge that you may encounter in the assessment process?

e. Please describe how you can prepare for this challenge.

III. Intervention

a. Describe to role of the social work professional during the intervention process?

b. How might you, as the worker engage this child and or the child’s family in the intervention process?

c. Please help me to understand how these approaches could be a best fit for this scenario, in particular?

d. What is a challenge that you may encounter in the intervention process?

e. Please describe how you can prepare for this challenge.

IV. Termination/Follow-Up

a. Describe to role of the social work professional during the termination/follow-up process?

b. How might you, as the worker engage this child and or the child’s family in the termination/follow-up process?

c. Please help me to understand how these approaches could be a best fit for the case you have selected, in particular?

d. What is a challenge that you may encounter in the termination/follow-up process?

e. Please describe how you can prepare for this challenge.

V. Self-Care

What is self-care?
Help me to understand how come self-care is essential in child welfare practice?
What are three (3) forms of self-care that you could engage in while working with the individual, family, and or community from the case that you have selected?
Is the historical context of child welfare and the necessity for social work professionals to self-care related? Is so, please explain. If not, please explain.

Describe to role of the social work professional during the engagement process?

I. Engagement

a. Describe to role of the social work professional during the engagement process?

b. How might you, as the worker engage this child and or the child’s family?

c. Please explain how these approaches could be a best fit for the uniqueness of this scenario?

d. What might be a challenge that you may encounter in the engagement process?

e. Please describe how you can prepare for this challenge.

II. Assessment

a. Describe to role of the social work professional during the assessment process?

b. How might you, as the worker engage this child and or the child’s family in the assessment process?

c. Please explain how these approaches are a best fit for this scenario, in particular?

d. What is a challenge that you may encounter in the assessment process?

e. Please describe how you can prepare for this challenge.

III. Intervention

a. Describe to role of the social work professional during the intervention process?

b. How might you, as the worker engage this child and or the child’s family in the intervention process?

c. Please help me to understand how these approaches could be a best fit for this scenario, in particular?

d. What is a challenge that you may encounter in the intervention process?

e. Please describe how you can prepare for this challenge.

IV. Termination/Follow-Up

a. Describe to role of the social work professional during the termination/follow-up process?

b. How might you, as the worker engage this child and or the child’s family in the termination/follow-up process?

c. Please help me to understand how these approaches could be a best fit for the case you have selected, in particular?

d. What is a challenge that you may encounter in the termination/follow-up process?

e. Please describe how you can prepare for this challenge.

V. Self-Care

What is self-care?
Help me to understand how come self-care is essential in child welfare practice?
What are three (3) forms of self-care that you could engage in while working with the individual, family, and or community from the case that you have selected?
Is the historical context of child welfare and the necessity for social work professionals to self-care related? Is so, please explain. If not, please explain.