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One of the most common inferences in life is the inference to the best explanation (sometimes called

abductive reasoning). We use this type of reasoning to infer what would best explain the things that we see. Chapter 6 in our book demonstrates ways in which this type of reasoning helps us to explain the world around us.

Prepare : Review Section 6.5 of the course text on Inferences to the Best Explanation. Choose a topic that is difficult or controversial to explain. Some good topics include hoaxes, unusual sightings (e.g. UFOs, bigfoot, etc.), the supernatural or paranormal (ghosts, levitation, etc.), conspiracy theories, unsolved crimes, court cases, etc.

Reflect: Do a little research to find a specific topic and learn about explanations on both sides. Consider what you think might best explain the observed facts of the case.

Write: Explain the topic you chose and why it is interesting or controversial. Present good arguments on more than one side of the issue (e.g. competing explanations of the facts). Analyze both arguments that you have presented. Then present your own argument for your theory that you feel will best explain this phenomenon. Are there any holes in your theory? Is there any information that would be likely to strengthen or weaken your case?

Guided Response:

Post a minimum of three responses, two of which must be to your classmates. The third response could be to a classmate or your instructor. Be sure to post on three separate days throughout the week to promote further engagement and discussion. Each response should be a minimum 75 of words.

Evaluate the explanations that your classmates have presented in light of the material from the chapter. Is there anything about their explanation that you feel does not account for all of the data? Does their explanation seem to be plausible in light of everything else that is known about the world? What other explanation might better or more simply explain the issue in question?

Mobility VCBC Post Work (Nusrsing)

 This is a Unfolding Case Study

Patient Details:

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Case Study History

Name:

James, Karen

Age:

57  Years

Gender:

Female

  

Karen James is a 57-year-old female who was admitted to the medical-surgical unit from her primary care physician’s office for treatment and evaluation of persistent and worsening influenza. She has a past medical history of asthma as well as depression and anxiety.

You are currently working on Phase 1. You have completed Phase 0 of this scenario.

Patient Details:

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Case Study History

Name:

James, Karen

Age:

57  Years

Gender:

Female

Phase

1,

Wednesday

16:00

  

You have assumed care for Ms. James who is admitted to the medical-surgical unit for rehydration and management of respiratory distress.
 

Orient yourself to the patient and health record by locating the following pieces of information within the System Assessment Report and Patient Teaching, and type your answers in a Miscellaneous Nursing Note:
 

1). Run a report on all the System Assessments documented for the patient in the last 24 hours. You will need to go to Patient Charting > System Assessments > Show Saved Charting. What was documented for the respiratory effort? What was auscultated in the Lower Right Posterior lobe of the lungs? What was documented related to tissue perfusion?

 

2). What was the last documented temperature for Karen?

 

3). Does Ms. James use any sensory aides?

 

4) What does she rate her pain?

 

5) What is her MORSE Fall Risk Score?
 

Review the client’s History and Physical, what indications can you see place this patient at risk for mobility issues or falls?
 

[LEARNER ACTION: In a misc nursing note identify risks for mobility and falls. Explain her score on the MORSE scale.]
 

When you are finished with this task, you may click Complete this Phase.

Patient Information

  

Chief Informant:

Patient

Chief Complaint:

Shortness of breath, productive cough

History of Current Problem:

Patient states she has had 3-week history of influenza. Has now developed a severe cough approximately 3 days ago with shortness of breath. Unable to sleep due to cough, which often causes bronchospasms. Patient also complains of fever, fatigue, and right-sided chest pain. Seen in urgent care 3 days ago and given Z-pack. No improvement in symptoms.

Allergies:

None known

Family History:

Mother died at age of 72 with breast cancer. Father is alive at the age of 79 and has congestive heart failure.

Past Medical History

  

Previous Illnesses:

Patient has asthma. Also states she gets bronchitis every 1-2 years.

Contagious Diseases:

None

Injuries or Trauma:

None

Surgical History:

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy as a child.

Dietary History:

Regular diet. Patient is 5’1″ and 140 pounds. Has recently lost 20 pounds on Weight Watchers diet.

Other:

Social History:

No smoking, no drugs. Uses alcohol in social situations.

Current Medications:

Tylenol 650 mg PO every 4 hours PRN pain or fever
Prozac 20 mg PO every day
Xanax 0.25 mg PO every 8 hours PRN
Xopenex HFA 2 puffs every 6 hours PRN

Review of Systems

  

Integument:

Denies complaints.

HEENT:

States she had neck soreness related to influenza, with “swollen glands.”

Cardiovascular:

No complaints.

Respiratory:

Complains of shortness of breath, frequent productive cough. States her cough often turns into bronchospasms. Uses inhaler, peppermint tea, lozenges, and Vicks VapoRub.

Gastrointestinal:

Complains of decreased appetite.

Genitourinary:

No complaints.

Musculoskeletal:

Complains of generalized body aches.

Neurologic:

Alert and oriented.

Developmental:

Denies complaints.

Endocrine:

No complaints.

Genitalia:

No complaints.

Lymphatic:

No complaints.

Physical Exam

  

General:

57-year-old female in mild distress. Appears weak.

Vital Signs:

Temp: 103.2 F, Pulse: 114, Resp: 28, Blood pressure: 154/78 in office this morning

Integument:

Skin clear of rash.

HEENT:

Pupils equal and reactive. Nasal congestion. Neck supple.

Cardiovascular:

S1, S2, no murmur.

Respiratory:

Lungs clear with crepitation in right base.

Gastrointestinal:

Abdomen soft, active bowel sounds.

Genitourinary:

Musculoskeletal:

Moves all extremities well.

Neurologic:

Alert and oriented.

Developmental:

Endocrine:

Genitalia:

Not assessed. Seen by gynecologist recently. Negative pap smear and negative mammogram.

Lymphatic:

No lymph node swelling at this time.

Impressions:

Pneumonia

Plan:

The patient is admitted for IV antibiotics and close observation of respiratory status. Patient will need influenza and pneumonia vaccines.

Provider Signature:

Michael Foster, MD

Day:

Wednesday

Time:

12:45

Chief Complaint:
The patient is a 57-year-old female admitted today for chief complaint of shortness of breath.
 

Patient’s labs were completed in the primary care provider’s office prior to admission and results include the following:
WBC: 20.2 x 109/L
RBC: 4.51 RBC x 106/ul
Hemoglobin: 14.0 g/dL
Hematocrit: 40.2%
Sodium: 139 mEq/L
Potassium: 4.2 mEq/L
Chloride: 105 mEq/L
CO2: 26 mEq/L
Glucose: 91 mg/dL
BUN: 17 mg/dL
Creatinine: 0.5 mg/dL
 

She is also febrile at 102.7.
Nursing will initiate IV antibiotics.

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Chart Time

Temp

Resp

Pulse

BP

Sat%

Notes

Entry By

 

Wed 12:45

102.7

22

112

142/77

98

C Diaz, RN

Select Chart Type:       Temperature Respiration Pulse Blood Pressure Oxygen Saturation 

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102.7F/39.3C

Patient Card

   

Order Day/Time

Description

Category

Last Performed

Discontinue

 

Wed | 13:00

Admit   to medical-surgical

Alerts

 

Wed | 13:00

Start and maintain IV line

IV

 

Wed | 13:00

Pulse oximetry every 4 hour(s)

Respiratory

 

Wed | 13:00

Vital signs every 4 hours

Vital Signs

 

Wed | 13:00

Up as tolerated

Activity/Mobility

 

Wed | 14:00

Diagnosis-Respiratory   distress syndrome-ADDED-Disease Process

Patient Teaching

 

Wed | 13:00

Regular/General   Diet

Diet

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PRN

   

Drug Name

Order Start

Order Stop

Dose

Route

Frequency

Dosage Time

Action

 

Acetaminophen Tablet –   (Tylenol, Genapap)

Wed   13:00

Tue   23:59

650   mg

Oral

Every   6 Hours PRN

 –   –

 

Levalbuterol Nebulizer   Solution – (Xopenex Nebulizer Solution)

Chart:

System Assessments Wed 13:00

Entry Time:

Wed 13:00

Entered By:

C Diaz, RN

Cardiovascular Assessment

  

Pulses

  

Apical:

Regular

Tissue Perfusion

  

Peripheral vascular, general:

Warm extremities

Edema

  

No edema noted

Cardiac Assessment

  

No cardiac problems noted

Respiratory Assessment

  

Productive Cough Secretions Assessment

  

Color:

Green

Amount:

Scant

Cough

  

Cough strength:

Strong

Cough type:

Productive

Oxygenation

  

Respiratory/breathing support:

Nebulizer treatment

Lower Right Posterior

  

Auscultation:

Coarse crackles

Lower Left Posterior

  

Auscultation:

Diminished

Upper Right Posterior

  

Wheeze Description:

Expiratory

Auscultation:

Wheeze

Upper Left Posterior

  

Wheeze Description:

Expiratory

Auscultation:

Wheeze

Productive Cough Secretions Assessment

  

Consistency:

Thick

Secretion odor:

None

Upper Left Anterior

  

Auscultation:

Clear

Upper Right Anterior

  

Auscultation:

Clear

Respiratory Effort

  

Dyspnea/shortness of breath

Shortness of breath on exertion

Respiratory Pattern

  

Labored

Neurological Assessment

  

Level of Consciousness/Orientation

  

Oriented to person, place, time, and situation

Emotional State

  

Calm

Cooperative

Central Nervous System Assessment (CNS)

  

No CNS problems evident

Integumentary Assessment

  

Integumentary Assessment

  

No assessment required at this time

Sensory Assessment

  

Vision Assessment

  

Wears glasses

Wears contacts

Musculoskeletal Assessment

  

Range of Motion (ROM)

  

Moves all extremities with full range of motion

Gastrointestinal Assessment

  

Abdomen

  

Abdominal assessment:

Soft to palpation

Gastrointestinal

  

No gastric problems noted

Intestinal

  

Date of last bowel movement:

Monday

Continence of bowel:

Continent

Intestinal assessment:

No bowel problems noted

Bowel sounds:

Active x 4 quadrants

Rectum:

No reported rectal problems

Pain Assessment

  

Do You Have Pain Now?

  

No

Genitourinary Assessment

  

Genitourinary Assessment

  

No assessment required at this time

Psychosocial Assessment

  

Psychosocial Assessment

  

No assessment required at this time

Safety Assessment

  

Orientation

  

Oriented to time, person, place

Fall Risk

  

30

Bracelet Check

  

Hospital ID bracelet

Safety Notes

  

Low fall risk

Morse Fall Scale

  

History of Falling

  

No=0

Secondary Diagnosis

  

No=0

Ambulatory Aid

  

None/Bedrest/Nurse Assist=0

IV or IV Access

  

Yes=20

Gait

  

Weak=10

Mental Status

  

Oriented to Own Ability=0

Total Fall Risk Score

  

Risk Score:

30

Fall Risk Score and Preventative Measures Implemented

  

Fall Risk Level:

Medium Risk

Fall Risk Measures:

Implement <b> Medium</b>  Risk Fall Prevention Interventions:<br>All items in low prevention plus post fall program sign indicating risk, wrist band identification, ambulate with assistance, do not leave patient unattended in diagnostic or treatment area, make comfort rounds every 2 hours for toileting.

Special Precautions/Isolation Assessment

  

Standard Precautions

Vision Assessment

  

Wears glasses

Wears contacts

Musculoskeletal Assessment

You are currently working on Phase 2. You have completed Phase 1 of this scenario.

Patient Details:

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Case Study History

Name:

James, Karen

Age:

57  Years

Gender:

Female

Phase

0

  

Karen James is a 57-year-old female who was admitted to the medical-surgical unit from her primary care physician’s office for treatment and evaluation of persistent and worsening influenza. She has a past medical history of asthma as well as depression and anxiety.

You have assumed care for Ms. James who is admitted to the medical-surgical unit for rehydration and management of respiratory distress.
 

Orient yourself to the patient and health record by locating the following pieces of information within the System Assessment Report and Patient Teaching, and type your answers in a Miscellaneous Nursing Note:
 

1). Run a report on all the System Assessments documented for the patient in the last 24 hours. You will need to go to Patient Charting > System Assessments > Show Saved Charting. What was documented for the respiratory effort? What was auscultated in the Lower Right Posterior lobe of the lungs? What was documented related to tissue perfusion?

 

2). What was the last documented temperature for Karen?
3). Does Ms. James use any sensory aides?
4) What does she rate her pain?
5) What is her MORSE Fall Risk Score?
 

Review the client’s History and Physical, what indications can you see place this patient at risk for mobility issues or falls?
 

[LEARNER ACTION: In a misc nursing note identify risks for mobility and falls. Explain her score on the MORSE scale.]
 

When you are finished with this task, you may click Complete this Phase.

Phase

2,

Wednesday

16:20

  

You enter Ms. James’ room to take her vital signs and obtain the following results:
 

Temperature: 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit, oral…
Pulse: 110, radial…
Respirations: 20…
Blood pressure: 144/68 left arm, sitting…
Oxygen saturation: 99%, finger probe, room air…
 

Document the vital signs in the vital signs tab on the Info Panel on the left (do not document in a misc. note). When compared to the patient’s admission vital signs, how is the patient’s temperature trending? Document your answer in a Miscellaneous Nursing Note.
Under Basic Nursing Care: Choose 5 interventions you will perform at this time to make this client to increase safety. Only 5 as you will need to prioritize your cares. Try to find 5 related to Impaired Mobility.
 

When you are finished with these tasks, you may click Complete this Phase.

 

Please submit your post work to Canvas within 24 hours of the completion of your VCBC Experience.  Please refer to the Experiential Learning Orientation for further questions and a reminder on how to ensure your assignment is properly saved.

Please complete the Concept Notebook (Map) for the concept of Mobility linked to your clients for the day.

This assignment is due within 24 hours of completing your VCBC. Please refer to the Experiential Learning Orientation for further questions and a reminder on how to ensure your assignment is properly saved.

Rubric

205/225 Concept Notebook Rubric205/225 Concept Notebook RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelated Concept1 ptsSatisfactoryDocumented at least 2 concepts, related to the client with a detailed explanation of each related concept and how the related concept is impacted by the main concept, and correct APA in-text citations (if used).0.5 ptsNeeds ImprovementDocumented at least 1 concept, 1 concept is related to the client, or only minimal explanation of each related concept and how the related concept is impacted by the main concept, or incorrect APA in-text citations (if used).0 ptsUnsatisfactoryDocumented no related concept, did not relate the concept to the client, no explanation of each related concept and how the related concept is impacted by the main concept, and no APA in-text citations (if used).1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExemplar1 ptsSatisfactoryDocumented at least 3 Exemplars, related to the client and correct APA in-text citations (if used).0.5 ptsNeeds ImprovementDocumented 1-2 Exemplars, 1-2 concepts are related to the client, or incorrect APA in-text citations (if used).0 ptsUnsatisfactoryDocumented no Exemplars , did not relate the concept to the client and no APA in-text citations (if used).1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssessment1 ptsSatisfactoryDocumented at least 3 assessments used to find and rule out alterations with the main concept and are all related to the client, a detailed explanation of each assessment and why one would do that assessment relating to the concept, and correct APA in-text citations (if used).0.5 ptsNeeds ImprovementDocumented 1-2 assessments used to find and rule out alterations with the main concept and 1-2 relate to the client, minimal explanation of why one would do that assessment relating to the concept, and incorrect APA in-text citations (if used).0 ptsUnsatisfactoryDocumented no assessments used to find and rule out alterations with the main concept and did not relate to the client, no explanation of why one would do that assessment relating to the concept, and no APA in-text citations (if used).1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLab & Diagnostic1 ptsSatisfactoryDocumented at least 3 lab or diagnostic test used to find and rule out alterations with the main concept and all related to the client, a detailed explanation of each lab/test and why one would do that lab/test relating to the concept, and correct APA in-text citations (if used).0.5 ptsNeeds ImprovementDocumented 1-2 lab or diagnostic test used to find and rule out alterations with the main concept, 1-2 relate to the client, minimal explanation of each lab/test and why one would do that lab/test relating to the concept, and incorrect APA in-text citations (if used).0 ptsUnsatisfactoryDocumented no lab or diagnostic test used to find and rule out alterations with the main concept and did not relate to the client, no explanation of each lab/test and why one would do that lab/test relating to the concept, and no APA in-text citations (if used).1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInterventions1 ptsSatisfactoryDocumented at least 3 nursing interventions needed to care for clients with alterations to the main concept and all related to the client, a detailed explanation of each intervention and why one would perform the interventions relating to the concept, and correct APA in-text citations (if used).0.5 ptsNeeds ImprovementDocumented 1-2 nursing interventions needed to care for clients with alterations to the main concept, 1-2 relate to the client, minimal explanation of each intervention and why one would perform the interventions relating to the concept, and incorrect APA in-text citations (if used).0 ptsUnsatisfactoryDocumented no nursing interventions needed to care for clients with alterations to the main concept and did not relate to the client, no explanation of each intervention and why one would perform the interventions relating to the concept, and no APA in-text citations (if used).1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMedications1 ptsSatisfactoryDocumented at least 3 medications administered to clients to treat or prevent alterations to the main concept and all related to the client, a detailed explanation of each medication and why one would administer the medication relating to the concept, and correct APA in-text citations (if used).0.5 ptsNeeds ImprovementDocumented 1-2medications administered to clients to treat or prevent alterations to the main concept, 1-2 relate to the client, minimal explanation of each medication and why one would administer the medication relating to the concept, and incorrect APA in-text citations (if used).0 ptsUnsatisfactoryDocumented no medications administered to clients to treat or prevent alterations to the main concept and did not relate to the client, no explanation of each medication and why one would administer the medication relating to the concept, and no APA in-text citations (if used).1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePotential Complications1 ptsSatisfactoryDocumented at least 2 potential problems that could occur if alterations to the main concept are not addressed/treated and all related to the client, a detailed explanation of each complication and how it could occur relating to the concept, and correct APA in-text citations (if used).0.5 ptsNeeds ImprovementDocumented 1 potential problem that could occur if alterations to the main concept are not addressed/treated, 1 concept is related to the client, minimal explanation of each complication and how it could occur relating to the concept, and incorrect APA in-text citations (if used).0 ptsUnsatisfactoryDocumented no potential problems that could occur if alterations to the main concept are not addressed/treated, did not relate the concept to the client, no explanation of each complication and how it could occur relating to the concept, and incorrect APA in-text citations (if used).1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCollaborative Care1 ptsSatisfactoryDocumented at least 1 department/ancillary staff that may be needed to treat clients who have or are at risk for alterations with the main concept and is related to the client, a detailed explanation of each how that department/ancillary staff could assist the client relating to the concept, and correct APA in-text citations (if used).0.5 ptsNeeds ImprovementDocumented at least 1 department/ancillary staff that may be needed to treat clients who have or are at risk for alterations with the main concept and is related to the client, minimal explanation of each how that department/ancillary staff could assist the client relating to the concept, and incorrect APA in-text citations (if used).0 ptsUnsatisfactoryDocumented no department/ancillary staff that may be needed to treat clients who have or are at risk for alterations with the main concept, did not relate the concept to the client, no explanation of each how that department/ancillary staff could assist the client relating to the concept, and no APA in-text citations (if used).1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling and Grammar1 ptsSatisfactory0- 2 mistakes in spelling or grammar.0.5 ptsNeeds Improvement3 -4 mistakes in spelling or grammar.0 ptsUnsatisfactory5 or more mistakes in spelling or grammar.1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferencesCorrect APA references.1 ptsSatisfactoryCorrect APA references.0.5 ptsNeeds ImprovementIncorrect APA references.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryNo APA references.1 pts
Total Points: 10PreviousNext
 

One Page Answer

In a minimum one page essay answer the following questions fo the text below: 

1) What is the writer’s main argument? 

2) How does the writer support their argument? 

3) Do you agree? Why or why not? 

How the Death Penalty Saves Lives

Capital punishment curbs criminal behavior and promotes a safer country.

By David B. Muhlhausen (Links to an external site.), Contributor | Sept. 29, 2014, at 9:00 a.m.

On Sept. 10, Earl Ringo Jr. was executed in Missouri. Before you decide whether or not this is right, consider what Ringo did.

In July 1998, Ringo and an accomplice planned to rob a restaurant where Ringo had previously worked. Early one morning, they followed delivery truck driver Dennis Poyser and manager-in-training Joanna Baysinger into the building before shooting Poyser to death and forcing Baysinger to hand over $1,400. Then, Ringo encouraged his partner to kill her. A jury convicted Ringo of two first-degree murders.

Some crimes are so heinous and inherently wrong that they demand strict penalties – up to and including life sentences or even death. Most Americans recognize this principle as just.

A Gallup poll from May on the topic found that 61 percent of Americans view the death penalty as morally acceptable, and only 30 percent disagreed. Even though foes of capital punishment have for years been increasingly vocal in their opposition to the death penalty, Americans have consistently supported capital punishment by a 2-to-1 ratio in murder cases. They are wise to do so.

Studies of the death penalty have reached various conclusions about its effectiveness in deterring crime. But a 2008 comprehensive review of capital punishment research since 1975 by Drexel University economist Bijou Yang and psychologist David Lester of Richard Stockton College of New Jersey concluded that the majority of studies that track effects over many years and across states or counties find a deterrent effect.

Indeed, other recent investigations, using a variety of samples and statistical methods, consistently demonstrate a strong link between executions and reduced murder rates. For instance, a 2003 study by Emory University researchers of data from more than 3,000 counties from 1977 through 1996 found that each execution, on average, resulted in 18 fewer murders per county. In another examination, based on data from all 50 states from 1978 to 1997, Federal Communications Commission economist Paul Zimmerman demonstrated that each state execution deters an average of 14 murders annually.

A more recent study by Kenneth Land of Duke University and others concluded that, from 1994 through 2005, each execution in Texas was associated with “modest, short-term reductions” in homicides, a decrease of up to 2.5 murders. And in 2009, researchers found that adopting state laws allowing defendants in child murder cases to be eligible for the death penalty was associated with an almost 20 percent reduction in rates of these crimes.

In short, capital punishment does, in fact, save lives. That’s certainly not to say that it should be exercised with wild abandon. Federal, state and local officials must continually ensure that its implementation rigorously upholds constitutional protections, such as due process and equal protection of the law. However, the criminal process should not be abused to prevent the lawful imposition of the death penalty in capital cases.

Moral indignation is an appropriate response to inherently wrongful conduct, such as that carried out by Earl Ringo Jr. While the goal of lower crime through deterrence is worthwhile, lawmakers need to place special emphasis on the moral gravity of offenses in determining the proportionality of punishment.

The execution of Ringo was morally just. And it may just save the lives of several innocents.

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All of the following are factors influencing the development of accounting except:

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A) 

C Standard Setting Process

B) 

Political and legal systems

C) 

Geographic location

D) 

Social and cultural values

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Disclosed information about a segment includes all of the following traits except for:

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A) 

Disclosure of the segment assets

B) 

The measure of profit or loss follows a management approach focusing on internal decision making rather than any strict definition of profit used by the enterprise

C) 

Information presented for reportable segments must be reconciled to the respective consolidated amounts for the enterprise as a whole

D) 

Information must be presented in the dominant foreign currency if the majority of the segment’s assets are located outside the U.S.

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A current rate of exchange between two currencies is known as the:

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A) 

Spot Rate

B) 

Floating Rate

C) 

Forward Rate

D) 

Average Rate

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Accounting standards relevant to private not-for-profit entities include all of the following except:

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FASB 101

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FASB 93

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FASB 116

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FASB 117

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A governmental fund balance that represents potential uses of resources planned for suture period is referred to as:

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Encumbered

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Reserved

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Unreserved Undesignated

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A foreign currency option represents a(n) _____ to either ____ or _____ some quantity of a particular foreign currency.

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Obligation, hold, retain

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Obligation, buy, sell

C) 

Right, sell, buy

D) 

Right, hold, retain

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The standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board are known as:

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Global Accounting Standards

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General Accepted Accounting Principles

C) 

International Financial Reporting Standards

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IASBs

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Convergence initiatives of the FASB includes all of the following except:

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Rewriting all of GAAP to align with IFRS

B) 

IASB member in residence at the FASB

C) 

FASB monitoring IASB projects

D) 

Joint projects with the IASB

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The solution available through the bankruptcy code when a troubled corporation is liquidated is known as a ___________ liquidation.

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A) 

Chapter 11

B) 

Chapter 7

C) 

Chapter 22

D) 

Chapter 13

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All of the following are purposes of government financial reporting except:

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Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness

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Compare actual results with the budget

C) 

Determine the overall profitability of the government entity

D) 

Determine compliance with laws and regulations

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The types of journal entries encountered in government accounting include all of the following except:

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Closing entries

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Operating entries

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Accrual entries

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Budgetary entries

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Agency funds are used for all of the following except:

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Payroll deductions

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Grants, entitlements, shared revenue

C) 

Tax collections for itself

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Pass-through grants

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A future rate of exchange between two currencies is known as the:

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Forward Rate

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Spot Rate

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Floating Rate

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The solution available through the bankruptcy code when a corporation remains in business through a restructuring of its debt and/or equity is known as a ________ reorganization:

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Chapter 7

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Chapter 22

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Chapter 11

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Chapter 13

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A type of governmental fund that accounts for resources for which the governmental units acts of trustee or agent is a:

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Permanent fund

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Proprietary fund

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Fiduciary fund

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Company ABC, a domestic entity, sold goods to a British company on 5/10 with the transaction denominated in Pounds. The sales price of the goods was £200,000, and the cost of the goods was $80,000. The receivable is payable in full on 6/10, and Company ABC prepares their financials monthly. Relevant exchanges rates are 5/10 £1 = $1.25, 5/31 £1 = $1.30, and 6/10 £1 = $1.35. Based on this information, what was the amount booked to cost of goods sold by Company D on 5/10?

Question 16 options:

A) 

$80,000

B) 

$100,000

C) 

$200,000

D) 

£100,000

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Question 17 (4 points)

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Company ABC, a domestic entity, sold goods to a British company on 5/10 with the transaction denominated in Pounds. The sales price of the goods was £200,000, and the cost of the goods was $80,000. The receivable is payable in full on 6/10, and Company D prepares their financials monthly. Relevant exchanges rates are 5/10 £1 = $1.30, 5/31 £1 = $1.25, and 6/10 £1 = $1.35. Based on this information, how much would accounts receivable need to be revalued by on 5/31?

Question 17 options:

A) 

$10,000 decrease

B) 

$0

C) 

$10,000 increase

D) 

$4,000 decrease

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Question 18 (4 points)

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Company F is a foreign subsidiary of a domestic company and Company F’s functional currency is the Euro. On Company F’s financials at the end of the year 2017, they reported €50,000 in inventory. If the spot rate on 1/1/17 was €1 = $1.15, the spot rate on 12/31/17 was €1 $1.06, and the weighted average rate for the full year 2017 was €1 = $1.10, how much is the translated balance of inventory in U.S. $ at year-end?

Question 18 options:

A) 

$50,000

B) 

$53,000

C) 

$57,500

D) 

$55,000

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Question 19 (4 points)

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Company F is a foreign subsidiary of a domestic company and Company F’s functional currency is the Euro. On Company F’s financials at the end of the year 2017, they reported €150,000 in cost of goods sold. If the spot rate on 1/1/17 was €1 = $1.12, the spot rate on 12/31/17 was €1 $1.18, and the weighted average rate for the full year 2017 was €1 = $1.02, how much is the translated balance of cost of goods sold in U.S. $ at year-end?

Question 19 options:

A) 

$153,000

B) 

$150,000

C) 

$168,000

D) 

$177,000

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Question 20 (4 points)

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Company F is a foreign subsidiary of a domestic company and Company F’s functional currency is the Euro. The total U.S. $ Translated balances of total assets per the trial balance at year-end but prior to closing entries is $700,000, liabilities is $200,000, equity is $400,000, and net income adds up to $150,000. The amount to be entered into Accumulated Translation Adjustment will be:

Question 20 options:

A) 

$50,000 debit

B) 

$100,000 credit

C) 

$100,000 debit

D) 

$50,000 credit

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Question 21 (4 points)

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Lydia, James, and Lola form a partnership where each partner will have an equal share to start. Lydia contributes $60,000 in cash, James contributes $60,000 in equipment, and Lola contributes $20,000 in cash and bring to the table expertise that the partners agree is worth $40,000, and choose to account for the value of this expertise using the goodwill method. Immediately after formation, Lola’s capital account would reflect a balance of:

Question 21 options:

A) 

$60,000 credit

B) 

$20,000 credit

C) 

$45,000 credit

D) 

$20,000 debit

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Lydia, James, and Lola’s partnership calls for the following allocation of income: James and Lola are to receive lump sum salary payments of $25,000 each, Lydia and Lola are to receive interest of 5% of their ending capital balances, if there’s a profit James is to receive a bonus equal to 10% of the profit, and any remaining income is to be split between Lydia, James, and Lola 40%, 20%, and 40% respectively. Lydia, James, and Lola’s ending capital balances were $100,000, $50,000, and $150,000 respectively. If there was a partnership net profit of $500,000, how much was allocated to James in total?

Question 22 options:

A) 

$157,000

B) 

$152,500

C) 

$160,000

D) 

$175,000

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Question 23 (4 points)

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Lydia, James, and Lola’s partnership calls for the following allocation of income: James and Lola are to receive lump sum salary payments of $25,000 each, Lydia and Lola are to receive interest of 5% of their ending capital balances, if there’s a profit James is to receive a bonus equal to 10% of the profit, and any remaining income is to be split between Lydia, James, and Lola 40%, 20%, and 40% respectively. Lydia, James, and Lola’s ending capital balances were $100,000, $50,000, and $150,000 respectively. If there was a partnership net loss of <$100,000>, how much was allocated to or <from> James in total?

Question 23 options:

A) 

<$15,500>

B) 

$25,000

C) 

$500

D) 

<$7,500>

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Question 24 (4 points)

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Lydia, James, and Lola are in a partnership together and each have capital balances of $250,000. A new partner, Shawn, pays James $200,000 directly for 100% of his interest in the new partnership, replacing him in the partnership. The journal entry on the books of the partnership to account for this transaction would be:

Question 24 options:

A) 

Debit Capital-James $250,000; Credit Capital-Shawn $250,000

B) 

No entry is made on the partnership’s books as the transaction was made directly between James and Shawn

C) 

Debit Capital-James $200,000, Debit Cash $50,000; Credit Capital-Shawn $250,000

D) 

Debit Cash $250,000; Credit Capital-Shawn $250,000

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Lydia, James, Lola, and Shawn are in a partnership together and have a combined capital balance of $700,000. A new partner, Carol pays the partnership $300,000 directly for a 1/5 interest in the new partnership. The partnership chooses the goodwill method to existing partners to account for this transaction and will allocate any increase in implied value evenly amongst the existing partners. The journal entry on the books of the partnership to account for this transaction would be:

Question 25 options:

A) 

Debit Cash $300,000, Debit Goodwill $500,000; Credit each of the existing partner’s capital accounts $125,000 each, Credit Capital-Carol $300,000

B) 

A Debit Cash $300,000, Debit Goodwill $400,000; Credit each of the existing partner’s capital accounts $100,000 each, Credit Capital-Carol $300,000

C) 

Debit Goodwill $400,000, Debit Cash $800,000; Credit each of the existing partner’s capital accounts $200,000 each, Credit Capital-Carol $400,000

D) 

Debit Goodwill $300,000, Debit Cash $800,000; Credit each of the existing partner’s capital accounts $200,000 each, Credit Capital-Carol $300,000

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It is important for children to have the freedom to make mistakes. As children learn, it is a teacher’s responsibility to guide them through their mistakes, so they are able to respond and develop their social and emotional skills appropriately.

For this assignment, review the case scenarios below to develop plans to guide the children through their mistakes, allowing them to use the mistakes as learning opportunities.

Case Scenario 1: Joey

Joey is a four-year-old child whose family recently relocated to a new town. Joey joined his new Pre-K classroom four months into the school year, after the community of the classroom was established and friendships formed. Joey is a rule-follower and seems to be adjusting well, but he usually plays alone and is shy. One day, Joey is painting at the art center and after finishing his own painting, he begins painting on another child’s work. The other child is visibly upset that her work has been painted on. She and her friend tell Joey that he is not nice and they do not want him there because he painted on her work. When confronted by the other children, he says that there was no more paper, begins crying, and runs to the corner. He has now isolated himself and refuses to speak to anyone.

Case Scenario 2: Olivia

Olivia is a kindergarten student entering school for the first time. She is an only child and has had little exposure to other children. While playing a game, Olivia takes all of the cards from another child. The other child tells Olivia, “That isn’t fair! You need to share!” as he grabs some of the cards back. Olivia gets very close to the other child’s face and yells, “I am the princess! Give me those now!” She then grabs the cards and hits him before walking away.

With occurrences like these, teachers typically arrange to meet with parents to discuss the situation and develop a unified approach to remedying it. Best practice is to follow up the discussion with written confirmation of what was agreed to.

For each of the scenarios above, write 150-250 word discussion outline and a 150-250 word follow up letter including the following:

Part 1: Discussion outline

  • Explain the situation you observed in your classroom.
  • Describe what actions you took immediately following the occurrence, and the child’s reaction.
  • How you will collaborate with the student to use mistakes as learning opportunities to develop healthy socioemotional skills and create a respectful, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
  • Suggestions for how parents/guardians can support appropriate behavior at home through respectful, reciprocal relationships.

Part 2: Follow-up letter

  • Brief summary of the student’s classroom behavior.
  • Summary of corrective steps you took and will take to help the student to develop appropriate behavior.
  • At-home strategies to encourage student to develop healthy socioemotional skills.
  • How you will follow-up with the family about the child’s future behavior and progress.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

Readings-

https://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/earlylearning/talk-read-sing/feelings-milestones.pdf

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ehh&AN=91977517&site=ehost-live&scope=site

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ehh&AN=115865505&site=ehost-live&scope=site

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/cengage/2013/a-guidance-approach-for-the-encouraging-classroom_ebook_6e.php

Security Plan

 

you will fill in sections 1-12 of the Cyber Security Plan template download.  Please rename the file to “Security Plan – student name” before submitting it.

In Section 1 you will identify 3 systems you believe that South Balance would have in place.  If you are not familiar with systems companies might use, do some quick research.  This does not need to be detailed.  I would be surprised if all of you did not have “email system” as one of them as nearly all companies today have this.

In Sections 2-12 you will fill out information about the 3 systems you chose. If doing this for a real company there should be documentation to help you fill this in. However, since we don’t have that to fall back on, use some quick research and your imagination. Have fun with it but give me information that fits and is credible for the section.

Look at the rubric: original but credible will get you more points.

 

Security Plan Rubric Sections 1-12
Security Plan Rubric Sections 1-12CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Out come Section 

Completeness Are all sections completed?
25 pts Full Marks

25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Credibility Are the systems and information listed credible in nature?
25 pts Full Marks

25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Description quality In the description sections, are the descriptions quality in nature? Do they truly answer the sections requirements or are they minimal to complete the section?
25 pts Full Marks

25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Originality Did the student show initiative and originality in picking the 3 systems and providing the system owners and descriptions?
25 pts Full Marks

0 pts No Marks
25 pts
Total Points: 100

CIS525 Week 4 Assignment 2

Assignment 2: Using SCRUM, DSDM, and Lean Software Development

Due Week 4 and worth 110 points

The following Website may be helpful when completing this assignment:

The following resources may be helpful when completing this assignment and are located in Week 4 of the course shell:

There are a number of frameworks that have been used for agile  development and project management. The purpose of this assignment is to  discuss how projects are planned and executed in SCRUM, Dynamic Systems  Development Model (DSDM), and Lean Software Development. Using  real-world examples in your assignment is highly desired. One way to do  that is to relate any projects at your workplace or from your research  and think about how you, as a project manager, would run the same  project under those frameworks.

Write a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:

  1. Analyze the manner in which projects are planned and executed under  the following frameworks and provide one (1) example for each:
    1. SCRUM
    2. DSDM
    3. Lean Software Development
  2. Highlight three (3) benefits and three (3) trade-offs for each of the following frameworks:
    1. SCRUM
    2. DSDM
    3. Lean Software Development
  3. Determine the potential obstacles for using the following frameworks  and analyze the major risks and issues associated with each of them.
    1. SCRUM
    2. DSDM
    3. Lean Software Development
  4. Suggest key strategies from the perspective of a project manager to  avoid the obstacles you have identified in Question 3. Recommend key  actions that you can take in order to mitigate the risks associated with  those frameworks. Provide three (3) real-world examples to support your  suggestion.
  5. Use at least four (4) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. You may use the resources above or others of your choosing.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with  one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA  or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional  instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the  student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.  The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required  assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Compare and contrast among agile coaches, Scrum Masters, project managers, and technical leads.
  • Analyze and differentiate among the different agile project delivery frameworks.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in advanced agile project management topics.
  • Write clearly and concisely about advanced agile project management  topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

The Autobiography of Ben Franklin

Semester Writing Assignment

Develop the topic into a well-organized essay, following the guidelines below. Correct spelling and grammar will be considered during grading. Part of your grade will depend upon including four block quotes from Franklin’s Autobiography. If you do not include the 4 required block quotes to support your position, your paper will lose one letter grade. Be sure to answer all parts of the question.  A block quote is typically several sentences long.

Students will generally compose the essay inside their word processor and then COPY and PASTE (using CONTROL V) the text into the space provided below. The essay should be a minimum of three double-spaced pages long. This assignment is limited to one submission.  There are no opportunities to rewrite and resubmit.

Finally, DO NOT copy material from another source and paste it into this essay response box, representing it as your own work. Doing this will cause a grade of 0, and it is not difficult for instructors to detect.


The Autobiography of Ben Franklin

Relying on material from the The Autobiography of Ben Franklin (especially Chapters 8 and 9), click link below 

http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/20203


thoroughly answer the following questions:

Section 1: Describe how Benjamin Franklin established the public library in Philadelphia. What was the effect of this library on Franklin?  What was the effect of the library on his community?


Section 2: Explain Franklin’s quest for moral perfection. What process did he use?  Be specific.  How successful was he?  Which virtues did he find the most challenging to maintain?  Providing some detail, what was meant by his saying, “a speckled ax is best?”  Name one virtue that Franklin omitted from his pursuit of perfection that you feel should have been included.


Section 3: Was Franklin a religious man? Why, or why not? Provide specific evidence from the autobiography to support your conclusions.


Section 4:  A critic one said, “Franklin was a shameless self-promoter with numerous achievements, almost all of which were accomplished primarily to gain fame for himself, along with bragging rights. Moreover, he was blindly idealistic, and did not concern himself with Americans of less success or economic means.”  In a single paragraph, defend or refute this accusation.

 

*****Include at least four direct, multi-sentence block quotes from the Autobiography to support your position.  Be sure to put your citation for these quotations in parentheses and in all caps. For example, your citation might look like this:

“She assisted me cheerfully in my business, . . . .” (FRANKLIN, P. 119) or, if there is no page number, (FRANKLIN, Chapter 6).

Do not use resources that are not provided by this course.

Special Topics in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

 PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION BELOW

4 REFERENCES 

ZERO PLAGIARISM

Many children face special issues that impact everyday life, whether it is within themselves, their families, or their environment. The PMHNP must be sensitive to these many issues that children and adolescents are faced with during important developmental years.

In this Discussion, you select a special population and analyze the psychological issues that the population faces. You also address the assessment and treatment needs of the population.  

Learning Objectives

Students will:
  • Analyze psychological issues that may arise in children faced with special circumstances
  • Evaluate assessment measures used with children faced with special circumstances
  • Evaluate treatment options used with children faced with special circumstances
  • Analyze cultural influences on treatments (D)

To Prepare for the Discussion:

  • Review the Learning Resources.
  • Select one of the following topics for the Discussion:
    • Adoption
    • Foster care
    • Gender dysphoria
    • Forensic issues
    • Impact of terrorism on children

Post:

  • Write your selected disorder in the subject line of your Discussion post.
  • Explain the psychological issues that may result from your topic.
  • Describe the most effective assessment measure that could be used, and explain why you selected this.
  • Explain the treatment options available for children and adolescents involved with your selected disorder.
  • Explain how culture may influence treatment.

By Day 6

Respond to at least two of your colleagues who selected a topic other than the topic you selected. Provide at least two additional treatment strategies that could be used with this client and at least one additional cultural influence that you think should be considered. Explain your responses.

 

Discuss how health care delivery systems work collaboratively to address global health concerns and some of the stakeholders that work on these issues.

 : Topic 2 DQ 2

Global health issues are those that have significant impact on the health of the international communities which may be either a preventable or treatable infectious disease or chronic conditions (Maurer & Smith, 2013, p.118). Health disparities occur among countries from developed to underdeveloped countries wherein the former would usually have more resources and economic stability. The standard of health care being provided to citizens of higher-income countries are higher than those of the middle-income and lower-income countries (Maurer & Smith, 2013, p.114).

Hypertension is a continuing global health issue that affects people all over the world from the rich to the poor. According to The Washington Post (2016), hypertension is becoming more common among middle and lower income countries than higher income countries. It was estimated that around 921 million adults had hypertension in 2000 which significantly increased to 1.39 billion adults by 2010 which is about 31 % of adults world-wide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016), hypertension affects around 75 million Americans which is about 1 in every 3 adults wherein only about 54 percent would have their blood pressure under control. Hypertension alone costs the United States around $48.6 billion a year in health care costs.

In the United States, there are initiatives like those found within the Healthy People 2020 goals for hypertension. This includes increasing the proportion of adults with blood pressure controlled to 68%, increase awareness of adequate blood pressure control among hypertensive individuals to 95% and increase the overall cardiovascular health of the U.S. population (Maurer & Smith, 2013, p.491).

Health care systems need to work collaboratively with each other, the community and the government to help increase awareness to help lower the risk of the population from developing hypertension. There are multiple organizations worldwide that helps educate, advocate and provide support for the control of global health issues such as intergovernmental organizations, voluntary organizations, governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The World Health Organization (WHO) is an intergovernmental organization that monitors world-wide diseases, coordinates health projects and collaborates with other agencies in health care programs.

Hypertension is a global health issue that is costly not only for individuals and families but also for the community and government. Health care cost is a concern for patients, health care providers, clinics, hospitals, private insurances and government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. Government and legislation could help by making policies to provide more affordable health care programs which will help prevent hypertension and lower the risks for developing more costly complications and hospitalizations from stroke, heart disease, kidney failure.

Using 200-300 words APA format with references to supporting the discussion.

 Select a global health issue affecting the international health community. Briefly describe the global health issue and its impact on the larger public health care systems (i.e., continents, regions, countries, states, and health departments). Discuss how health care delivery systems work collaboratively to address global health concerns and some of the stakeholders that work on these issues.