Hubert H. Humphrey on the Moral tests of Government

1. “It was once said that the moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy, and the handicapped.” Hubert H. Humphrey, United States politician (1911-1978)
2. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why or why not?
3. State your reasons based on your knowledge of the health care system
4. Include observations from your practice area and personal experiences.
5. Remember to justify your responses with appropriate resources.
6. There are a number of "Spheres of Influence" discussed in your initial readings: the community; the workforce & workplace; the government; and associations & interest groups. In this discussion we will focus on Associations & Interest Groups. Choose a nursing association American Nurses Association
   Discuss the mission and purpose of the organization
   How is the organization governed?
   What are its legislative agenda?
   In your opinion, is the agenda relevant at this time?
   Have you or would you join this organization? Discuss your rationale
7. Select an issue of interest from today’s political realm (ie. the budget in the state) The answer the following questions.

When you are attempting to undertake a political analysis of an issue, one key question to continually ask yourself during the process is:

"In this political, social, or economic climate, can we get this done?"

a.) How would you evaluate the barriers that arise from the climate or context of timing on a specific issue of interest?

b.) Who are the stakeholders and how can they be used in a political analysis that might be different from their use in political advocacy?

c.) What are the political strategies that could leverage facilitators and constraints into political momentum to move the issue forward?

1. focus on the Affordable Care Act for which the Supreme Court handed down a favorable ruling in Summer, 2012

Please discuss the following in your initial posting:

Why do you believe the Supreme Court ruled as it did?
Do you support the position of the court or oppose it?
Discuss the implications of the ruling for the profession of nursing and healthcare in general
As a nurse what could you have done to influence the decision?
Do you think this ruling had an impact on the outcome of the 2012 Presidential race?

Explain Pathophysiology

1.What is total body water. How does it differ between men, women, the elderly, the obese, young adults, children, and babies?

1. Define the following terms: Osmosis, Diffusion, and Hydrostatic pressure. Give an example of each related to everyday life.
2. Explain why cells swell and shrink in relation to the flu9id distribution of the body.
3. Define edema. What are the four mechanisms that are common causes of edema? Note 3 signs and symptoms of edema and 2 measures that can be used to prevent or control this problem.
4. How is thirst regulated.
5. What role does ADH and Aldosterone play in fluid balance? Note 3 signs and symptoms to watch when there is a problem with these elements.

7, Define the terms: Isotonic, Hypotonic, and Hypertonic. Give an example of each action in everyday life.

1. How do Calcium and Phosphorus interact with each other. Provide an example of situations that these electrolytes need to be monitored.
2. Define pH? What does it mean when this value is higher or lower?
3. What are buffers? How do they perform in acid-base balance?
4. Discuss the 2 forms of acidosis that can occur with illness. What types of patients would be susceptible to these?
5. Discuss the 2 forms of alkalosis that can occur with illness. What type of patient would be susceptible to these?
6. Explain why croup is primarily a disease of children.
7. A major cause of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in adults is obesity. How does it occur in children that are not obese?
8. What are the effects of smoking on a functional respiratory system?
9. What are the similarities and differences between emphysema and chronic bronchitis?
10. - Mr. R. is being evaluated for multiple pulmonary emboli. What risk factors and clinical findings are commonly associated with pulmonary emboli?
11. What causes hypoxemia?
12. What happens when someone suffers from a flail chest?

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