Assignment: Realistic Health Related Examples
Assignment: Realistic Health Related Examples
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Assignment: Realistic Health Related Examples
- Identify three uses for a frequency distribution. Please provide realistic health related examples.
- Briefly identify the differences between a normal, positive and negative skew. How does this skew or distribution curve relate to standard error? What does the standard error mean for the results? Feel free to use and example to explain your answer.Question 39: The criteria for diagnosing generalized anxiety disorder in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (text revision) (DSM-IV-TR) state that excessive worry or apprehension must be present more days than not for at least:
- a. 1 month.
b. 3 months.
c. 6 months.
d. 12 months.Question 40: The clinician has instructed Sam, a 25-year-old patient with low back strain, to use NSAIDs to manage his symptoms of pain and discomfort. Which of the following statements would be most appropriate when teaching Sam about the use of NSAIDs to manage his pain?a. You should start with the lowest dose that is effective in managing your pain, because long-term use of NSAIDs can result in gastrointestinal (GI) disorders such as ulcers and hemorrhage.
b. You should start with the lowest dose that is effective in managing your pain in order to avoid developing tolerance to the medication.
c. You should take the maximum recommended dose of NSAIDs so that you will not need to take narcotics to control your pain.
d. It is important to take NSAIDs on an empty stomach in order to increase absorption.
y recording your time, distance and effort for each session of activity. By taking small, realistic steps and tracking your changes over time, you will be more likely to meet or exceed your goals.
Once you reach your goal, remember to recognize and reward yourself for all you have accomplished. Get a massage, indulge in a long soak in the tub or replace your old running shoes. It’s important to treat yourself when you reach an important milestone.
Get S.M.A.R.T
S – specific
M – measurable
A – attainable
R – realistic
T – time oriented
S.M.A.R.T Goal: To Become More Active
Specific: Walk for 30 minutes per day, seven days a week.
Measurable: Time walks, track number of steps taken and keep a daily log.
Attainable: Find a walking partner.
Realistic: To start, walk for 10-15 minutes each day, first thing in the morning.
Time oriented: Reach 30 minutes per session by four weeks. Walk every day after eight weeks.
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