Queuing schemes provide predictable network service by providing dedicated bandwidth, controlled jitter and latency, and improved packet loss characteristics. The basic idea is to pre-allocate resources (processor and buffer space) for sensitive data. Each of the following schemes require customized configuration of output interface queues [8]. • First In First Out (FIFO): the simplest form, which also known as first-come, first-served (FCFS) queuing, involves buffering and forwarding of packets in the order of arrival.…
QP engaged Maunica in participating in a CBT activity thinking error and thought process. QP Maunica that the activity will help her learn how to identify different types of counterproductive thoughts and thinking error people have. QP asked Maunica to list some of her harmful thoughts she have. QP asked Maunica to explain, when she have counterproductive thoughts, and what triggers those thoughts for her. QP brainstormed with Maunica the different types of thinking errors people have.…
Test and Dot Counting Test) on which he obtained scores indicating he was not feigning memory impairment or exhibiting motivational difficulties, which lends to the validity of the testing results and information disclosed during the clinical interview. There does not appear to be a cause for concern for Mr. Moreno’s learning or memory abilities at this time. Mr. Moreno was administered the WTAR. Mr. Moreno’s cognitive outcomes were stable and average in performance. The estimate of Mr. Moreno’s premorbid Full-Scale IQ was 84 plus or minus 15 points or likely falling in the Low Average Range in the 14-percentile range.…
Who is mental derangement and who is not? “Die Insassen” (“The Residential Patients”), by Director: Franziska Meyer Price, actors: Wolfgang Stumph, Maximilian Brueckner, Thomas Kuegel - demonstrate in her film that mental disturbance are not easy to detect by the familiar surrounding of co-workers, family members or the person him/herself who has a difficult time to realize that there is something wrong. Others believe that they can determine by indicators like the change of human behavior, the strange look on his/he face or just simply have read the basic of a psychology book and think they know the answer to label someone as being mental disturb. Considering that society approach this topic in varies way, I believe that one should be carefully…
Patient is a 40 yr old female who states that the last time she was on this unit was August of this year. Patient stated that after discharge she stayed at a friends house because she was feeling depressed and suicidal. Patient stated that while she was in her manic stage she walked the streets for three days. Patient stated that while she was on the streets she was attacked. Patient states that she does not feel happy.…
For other risk assessments, patients’ current list of medications will be reviewed, and the problems with syncope will be assessed. The cognitive screening will be done by using Mini-Mental Status Exam (MMSE). The investigator will make sure, if the patients are cognitively capable of signing the consent form, or not. If not, then they will find out, if there is any family member available to sign the consent for them. The investigator will assess their Functional Independence Measurement Score (FIM) on admission to the acute rehab unit and plan the interventions accordingly.…
21). The purpose of critical thinking in nursing arises from the complex nature of client care; often the client is unable to articulate the underlying reason of their condition, which will require the nurse to provide a solution with limited information (Coutts, 2014). The rise in patient complexities presents increasing pressure and accountability for nurses to make informed decisions (Coutts, 2014; Lauri & Salantera, 1995). Due to the ambiguous nature of nursing and complex client diagnoses, nurses must apply insightful reasoning, intuition, theoretical knowledge, and previous experiences as their guide to making a decision (Banning, 2008; Blum, 2010; Coutts, 2014; Gillespie & Paterson, 2009; Lauri & Salantera, 1995; Payne, 2015; Tanner,…
The information-processing model based on cognitive approach (Fonteyn and Ritter 2000), where decision maker store relevant information in their memory. And when that effective decision-making or problem solving occurs, the problem solver retrieves information from both short and long-term memory. A nurse gathers information from patient during interaction or assessment. For instance, information can also collect before a patient encounter through their medical notes. Following this, nurse might generate initial and tentative hypotheses relate to data gathered and cues immediately placed in short-term memory.…
Effective clinical reasoning skills are essential in nursing; an estimated half of all clinical adverse events are attributed to errors in clinical decision-making (Levett-Jones et al., 2013). Tanner (2006) defined clinical reasoning as the process via which nurses arrive at clinical decisions by weighing evidence, pattern recognition, using intuition, selecting from alternatives and patient safety. This clinical reasoning cycle (CRC) consists of 8 cyclical steps namely, consideration of the patient’s situation; collecting of cues and information; processing of information; identification of problems and issues; establishing objectives; taking action; evaluation of outcomes; and reflecting on processes and new learning (Levett-Jones, et al.,…
Nurse’s role is to care for the patients, support and recovery them from disease or any medical condition they came with and improving their quality of lives and get them back to community to function as normal. But not always things go smoothly as planed. Nurses work with other multi-disciplinary team to achieve the goal. Nurses encounter loads of ups and downs therefore Nurses have an immense responsibility to recognizing and rescuing the deteriorating patients. It’s a challenging work, which comes with plenty of clinical experiences and great deal of knowledge.…
Clinical reasoning is a process and term used regularly by health care professionals that includes nursing. It consists of expert skills that are learnt through knowledge, cognitive thinking and experience. Clinical reasoning is essential to nursing care as it shows the thinking process of the nurse and that the nurse can competently and safely deliver care to diverse patients (Harmon & Thompson, 2014). In conjunction with clinical reasoning, the terminology critical thinking, clinical judgement and clinical decision making are used collaboratively. There are many resources about clinical reasoning and studies used on nursing students, graduate nurses and postgraduate nurses.…
I could have suggested psychological help together with complementary therapy, instead of referring her of rehabilitation center. Having reviewed the health assessment, I saw that having a limited knowledge about the best health care plan and the ability to educate and effectively use nursing concepts can make the patient feel insecure. REFLECTION:…
Catherine and Claire’s Rights The play Proof by David Auburn tells a story about a woman named Catherine, whose father is a brilliant mathematician plagued by a mental illness. Due to her father having this mental illness, she struggles to deal with her suspicion that she has inherited the same disease. Catherine’s sister Claire does not think she is capable of living on her own and wants to commit her to a mental hospital.…
The movie “Girl, Interrupted” is based on patients admitted into a mental institution, all for various amounts of time and is set in the 1960’s. The first person who will be discussed is the patient Susanna Kaysen and her eighteen-month stay. The second main character that will be discussed in this paper is Lisa Rowe. This paper will also pertain to various other patients who the author of this paper deemed important to the abnormal psychology class and its lessons.…
How it can be improved. For example, when someone has to choose the best answer of the question within the time limit in an examination, person should think the reason to select the most relevant answer. This is an equal moment when undergoing a treatment of the patient. In both situation decisions are made within high pressure and has to be the best outcome. In nursing, critical thinkers need to be, precise, complete, logical, accurate, and clear and fair (Wilson.…