Genitourinary

Question

Discussion Prompt

65-year-old male presents to your clinic with frequent urination. He complains of painless, frequent urination approximately every 45 minutes to an hour for the past 5 months. He states he hates visiting doctors because they always try to find something wrong with him. His wife made him this appointment, but he thinks his problem is just because he is getting older. He denies any pain on urination or any blood in the urine. He also denies any difficult voiding. No foul odor is in the urine or discharge from the penis. He has tried to reduce his liquid consumption, but it has not made much of a difference. He denies any pelvic pain or rectal pain. He has not had any labs done in the past 5 years. Also, he has not had a physical done in 10 years. Physical exam reveals an African American male in no apparent distress. Abdomen is soft, nontender, no masses or distensions on palp. No hepatosplenomagaly. DRE reveals an enlarged, firm, smooth, symmetrical prostate. Provide the most likely diagnosis based on the HPI and PE. In addition, provide your interpretation of the cues found in the assessment. List at least 3 possible differential diagnoses and justify your rationale. Develop therapeutic plan options based on quality, evidence-based clinical guidelines.

Project Management

QUESTION

Process Map

1- Read the Quantitative Primer (or refresh your memory if you have already read it earlier in the Statistics Ramp Up tab under Course Resources in Content). Then post a response to the following two questions:

  • Provide an example of a probability distribution (other than the example provided in the Quantitative Primer) and argue clearly whether or not you believe that this probability distribution is a normal distribution.
  • Suppose you look at the outline of a probability distribution and it appears bell shaped but you are not certain whether it is normal. You then estimate that the area under the outline curve (of the distribution) of a two sigma (two standard deviations) band centered around the mean is 85% of the total area under the outline curve, meaning that the band bounded by two standard deviations to the left of the mean and two standard deviations to the right of the mean has area roughly equal to 85% of the total area. Explain why this distribution would not be normal. (Hint: eyeball this site: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/normaldistribution.asp.)

2- Please create a detailed process map with all tasks, decision points and loopbacks for a function that you are responsible for or familiar with. Then use the approach illustrated in, Value-added Flow Charting, to analyze its cycle-time.

NRS465 Literature Evaluation Table

QUESTION

In nursing practice, accurate identification and application of research is essential to achieving successful outcomes. The ability to articulate research data and summarize relevant content supports the student’s ability to further develop and synthesize the assignments that constitute the components of the capstone project.

This assignment will be used to develop a written implementation plan.

For this assignment, provide a synopsis of the review of the research literature. Using the “Literature Evaluation Table,” determine the level and strength of the evidence for each of the eight research articles you have selected. The articles should be current (published within the past 5 years) and closely relate to the PICOT question developed earlier in this course. The articles may include quantitative research, descriptive analyses, longitudinal studies, or meta-analysis articles. A systematic review may be used to provide background information for the purpose or problem identified in the proposed capstone project.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

My PICOT Question: In critically ill patients in intensive care units (P), how does the implementation of evidence-based interventions targeting the reduction of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) (I) compared to standard care practices (C) affect the incidence of VAP (O) within a six-month period (T)? (File Attached At Bottom)

MGT560 Module 09 Discussion

QUESTION

Culture and Leadership

You have been selected to open two subsidiaries of organization XYZ. The headquarters of the organization is in the KSA. The organization is dedicated to the production of mobile devices. One of these new subsidiaries will be located in Mexico and the other one will be located in Denmark. 

As you can see in the image below, which is from Hofstede’s Cultural Dimension Theory, there are differences and similarities among the countries. Leaders should attempt to understand these differences to create effective organizational strategies. Specifically, these cultural dimensions can help leaders determine business approaches, how to address negotiations, and can aid in creating strong management and leadership styles.
 


 

Source: Hofstede Insights. (2021). Country comparison.  https://www.hofstede-insights.com/country-comparison/denmark,mexico,saudi-arabia/ 

In addition to Hofstede’s Cultural Dimension Theory, the GLOBE research has identified six global leadership behaviors that are considered important in different cultures. These leadership behaviors are as follows:

  • Charismatic/ Value-Based
  • Team-Oriented
  • Participative
  • Humane-Oriented
  • Autonomous
  • Self-Protective
  1. Based on Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, briefly describe the similarities and differences between the dimensions in Denmark, the KSA, and Mexico.
  2. Analyze how the cultural dimensions of the three countries (i.e., Denmark, the KSA, and Mexico) impact leadership styles, leadership behaviors, and the decision-making process of leaders. What factors most greatly impact leadership qualities?

Directions:

  • Discuss the concepts, principles, and theories from your textbook. Cite your textbooks and cite any other sources if appropriate. 

NETWORK SECURITY MANAGEMENT ISSUES

QUESTION

The Internet has grown faster than any telecommunications system in history continuing to grow and become more ubiquitous. This is particularly true with the advent of 5G networks. These networks are attractive targets for intruders. The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model and the standard of communication built on the TCP/IP protocol coupled with the everywhere computing in all types of devices enabled by 5G will fundamentality change our society. We must face this with clear security safeguards and thought into the implications of this for society.

We live in a networked society, yet many are naïve about how to protect the security of the information we exchange and store via this network. The pervasiveness of the networked culture often leads to patterns of behavior where we may engage in risky data behavior whether it is personal or work-related information that is networked. The purpose of this case is to raise your awareness of these issues and how to begin to safeguard your networked systems.

When you have finished your research here, write a short paper discussing the following:

Please address the issues in the context of networks of the Internet of Things with the potential to monitor every action of our daily lives and to replace many jobs with robotic controls. How will these systems be secured? 

MGT 560 Discussion

QUESTION

Culture and Leadership

You have been selected to open two subsidiaries of organization XYZ. The headquarters of the organization is in the KSA. The organization is dedicated to the production of mobile devices. One of these new subsidiaries will be located in Mexico and the other one will be located in Denmark. 

As you can see in the image below, which is from Hofstede’s Cultural Dimension Theory, there are differences and similarities among the countries. Leaders should attempt to understand these differences to create effective organizational strategies. Specifically, these cultural dimensions can help leaders determine business approaches, how to address negotiations, and can aid in creating strong management and leadership styles.

Source: Hofstede Insights. (2021). Country comparison.  https://www.hofstede-insights.com/country-comparison/denmark,mexico,saudi-arabia/ 

In addition to Hofstede’s Cultural Dimension Theory, the GLOBE research has identified six global leadership behaviors that are considered important in different cultures. These leadership behaviors are as follows:

  • Charismatic/ Value-Based
  • Team-Oriented
  • Participative
  • Humane-Oriented
  • Autonomous
  • Self-Protective
  1. Based on Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, briefly describe the similarities and differences between the dimensions in Denmark, the KSA, and Mexico.
  2. Analyze how the cultural dimensions of the three countries (i.e., Denmark, the KSA, and Mexico) impact leadership styles, leadership behaviors, and the decision-making process of leaders. What factors most greatly impact leadership qualities?

Directions:

  • Discuss the concepts, principles, and theories from your textbook. Cite your textbooks and cite any other sources if appropriate. 

Identify the content, forms, and/or techniques of work of art (e.g., architecture, fine art, literature, and/or drama).

QUESTION

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Textbook: Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Lessons: Week 1, 2, 3

Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)

  • Instructions
  • This week you will use your readings from the past two weeks as a point of departure to create your own artistic production and a reflection paper.
  • Part 1: Art Creation
    Select one of the visual art pieces from Chapters 1-6 or the lessons from Weeks 1-3 to use as a point of inspiration. Create a painting, sculpture, drawing, or work of architecture inspired by your selected art piece.

Part 2: Reflection
Write a reflection about the relationship between your art production and the inspiration piece. Include the following in the reflection paper:

Introduction

Inspiration Piece

Include image.

Record the title, artist, year, and place of origin.

Briefly explain the background of the inspiration piece.

Your Art Piece

Include image.

Provide a title.

  • Explain the background of your piece.
  • Connection

Explain the thematic connection between the two pieces.

  • How are they similar and different?
  • Are they the same medium? How does the medium impact what the viewer experiences?
  • How do the formal elements of design compare to one another?
  • Original Artwork Requirements

Methods: paint, watercolor, pencil, crayon, marker, collage, clay, metal, or wood (Check with your instructor about other methods you have in mind.)

  • No computer-generated pieces
  • Your assignment is not graded on your skill or ability as an artist. 

Organizational Structures & Culture

Question

The exercise is comprised of analyzing different types of organizational structure and workflow.  Select three different organizations from different industries, the first being an organization you work or have worked for. Research the organizations to understand their organizational structure and answer the questions in the table. One way to research is to contact management (via phone/email, etc.) and explain that you are a graduate student conducting a study on organizational structure and that you would like to find out how the company works and decision-making flows. Ensure that your questions will only be used in class.  You may need to explain some of these items or ask more questions to have the correct category or answer. 

Name of Business & Industry

1 An organization you work or have worked for

2

3

Employee contacted

job title

Org Goals/Mission

Type of technology using

Organization structure

Team vs individual

Interdependence

Tasks: Routine vs non-routine

Specialization of tasks by employee

Standardization of products/services

Decision making
Centralized/Decentralized

Does your company culture support the mission? Can you give examples?

Type of market focus

What surprised you about the responses and why?

Recommendations?

Next, post your finished table to the discussion area along with;

an evaluation of common areas and findings/conclusions

how organizational structure supports goals/mission

how organizational culture supports goals/mission

recommendations that would improve performance or employee satisfaction

Support your work with at least one scholarly source and with information from this session’s readings

Leadership management

Question

PART I

Understanding our leadership styles will help us maximize our skills. This will also help us evaluate our effectiveness in specific leadership situations.
As part of this assignment, you are asked to take the following self-assessment from MindTools website (https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/leadership-style-quiz.htm) to determine your leadership style.

**I have already done the assessment, and the style of leadership is a democratic or participative style of leadership.

Once you have completed the self-assessment, please answer the following questions:
?    Based on the self-assessment, what is your leadership style; Do you agree or disagree with the results presented? Explain.
?    Based on the readings you did this week on Leadership Styles, describe three characteristics and skills associated with your leadership style (provide in-text citations)
?    How can your leadership style create a stronger workplace environment?

PART II
?    Which of John Maxwell’s  21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership most resonates with you and why; please provide an example of why.
?    Describe a KSA leader that embodies one of the 21 Laws and describe why (provide at least two sources)

PART III
In the article by Nitin Nhria assigned this week, the author states that “as the world shifts, so should leaders”
?    In what ways have you, or will you, shift as a leader?
?    Describe how SaudiVision2030 is shifting KSA. How is the leader enabling this shift?

SEC520 Clinical Field Experience C STEM Lesson Plan Implementation

QUESTION

Part 1: Lesson Plan Implementation

For this field experience, you will deliver your STEM lesson plan created during Topic 5 to either your whole mentor classroom or to a small group of students that your mentor teacher has chosen. (SEE ATTACHED)

Remember to focus on:

Method of teaching: Project-based, inquiry-based, or engineering design based

Strategies to develop cross-disciplinary skills and encourage engagement

Alignment of standards and learning objectives

  • Fostering innovation and problem solving
  • Use of technology and resources
  • Part 2: Reflection
  • Following your lesson plan implementation, meet with your mentor teacher to discuss your lesson and receive feedback. Below is a list of questions to ask your mentor teacher. Obtain specific examples for each area:
  • Mentor Feedback:

How well was the overall lesson presented?

How well did I communicate the learning objectives and expectations?

How well did I demonstrate knowledge of the content of the lesson plan?

Where did I struggle?

What can I do to improve my instruction?

What did I do well?

  • Reflection on Students and Learning Objectives:
  • Did students meet the learning objectives? How do you know?
  • Could the objectives have been communicated more clearly?
  • Professional Reflection for Future Instruction:
  • What do you feel went well? What do you feel that you could still improve upon?
  • How will this experience influence your future instruction?

Use any remaining field experience hours to assist the mentor teacher in providing instruction and support to the class.