Discuss what happens when there is fluid volume excess. 

Write an APA style (min 600 work) APA style essay detailing “The technologist’s role in acheiving Safe and the highest of Quality, Nuclear Cardiology images”.

here is an example for you 

 

Technologist’s Role in Safe and High-Quality Nuclear Cardiology Images

We as technologists play a very crucial role in safe and high-quality nuclear cardiology images because we are the experts. We are performing tests and images on the heart, which is a very vital and complex muscle within the human body so it only makes sense that our job is to safely perform nuclear cardiology tests on patients while providing accurate and good quality images. Patient safety should always come before quality images, because the patient care should be the technologist’s top priority always. As technologists it is important to focus on the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) philosophy and monitoring patient dose. With the combination of both principles there should be a balance between dose and image quality (Watson & Odle, 2013). Therefore, you are considering the patient’s safety in the amount of radiation that they are receiving while also being mindful of what dose will also better serve for a good enough image quality. While maintaining the ALARA philosophy for both the technologist and patient, it is important to explain the entire procedure to the patient and ask them if they have any questions to ensure they fully understood what scan they are about to be taken in for(Watson & Odle, 2013). It is crucial that the technologists inform the patient that their heart will be put under a lot of stress, but there are precautions that are considered beforehand to ensure the risks outweigh the benefits. It is also important to inform them that they have the chance of crashing, but there will always be a crash cart near by and monitored the entire time during the whole study. 

Another thing to keep in mind as a technologist for patient safety is to constantly meet their needs. A lot of patients coming into the cardiology department do not have good hearts, and that is why we perform our studies to further gather more information on their heart related problems. If a patient does not want to have the study done, the technologist can not force the patient to undergo the study. However, it is strongly encouraged to ensure the patient that the study would be in their best interest in the long run to enable an accurate diagnosis and possible treatment due to the images that were taken. Once safety concerns are addressed, it is important to ensure good imaging protocols to ensure the best diagnosis. To ensure the most accurate protocol is performed, it is important to have close communication between the referring physician and all technologists who are performing the test (DiPuey et al., 2012). All tests are patient specific, so obtaining and understanding the patient’s medical history can be important when deciding what is best for the patient. For example, and exercise stress test is preferred rather than administering a pharmacological stressor but sometimes a patient is physically unable to perform exercise. However, it has been found that pharmacological stressors can enhance nuclear cardiology by providing a more flexible and broader accessibility for SPECT procedures. With the pharmacological stress agents, it is important to know the contraindications of all also, as we the technologist are responsible for that. It is clearly indicative that a patient centered approach will improve the overall diagnostic and prognostic performance of MPI (DePuey et al., 2012). It is super important to understand what the patient is experiencing to ensure they receive the correct protocol that is given or considered. Through good radiation safety practice, strong communication, and a good understanding of medical history the technologist should always be pristine all the way around when it comes to patient safety. Quality patient care leads to quality images because it is all patient specific when dealing with the heart, and within nuclear cardiology. 

References

DePuey, G., Mahmarian, J., Miller, T., Einstein, A., Hansen, C., Holly , T., . . . Wann, S. (2012).  Patient-Centered Imaging. ASNC Practice Statement, 1-31.

Watson , L., & Odle, T. (2013). Patient Safety and Quality in Medical Imaging: The Radiologic    Technologist’s Role. Retrieved from American Society of Radiologic Technologists :  https://www.asrt.org/docs/default  source/research/whitepapers/asrt13_patientsafetyqltywhitepaper.pdf?sfvrsn=a119f22f_12

According to Polifroni (2018), nursing philosophy is a reference that helps deem ideas correct, inconsistent, or wrong, and aids in guiding assumptions and actions in advanced nursing practices.  Not only does it examine how nurses approach studying science, it also brings into question knowledge itself.  Using this process helps nurses develop best standard practices by way of praxis.  

Praxis is a part of the philosophy of science.  Prolifroni defines praxis as “the planned, deliberate, and thoughtful creation of a plan of action to achieve a set goal” (p. 11).  I believe this is a technique used in all parts of nursing to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.  Praxis is also applied to all fields of nursing.  From community health to floor nursing, nurses set goals to achieve and collaborate with other specialties in order to find the best way to arrive at that goal.

Rodgers (2018) also adds much of the focus of nursing is on skills, rather than the knowledge which drives those skills.  Nursing theory provides the framework for what makes nursing a professional discipline.  Having a defined base that examines why nurses do what they do supports the work of nurses and provides information necessary to the delivery of effective care and continuing the development of nursing as a discipline (Rodgers, 2018).   Advanced practice nurses will be an important factor in the devolvement of new research and forming evidenced-based practices as our society continues to evolve and change.

 

References

Polifroni, E. C. (2018) Philosophy of science: an introduction and a grounding for your practice. In J.B. Butts & K.L. Rich (Eds.),  Philosophies and theories for advanced nursing practice  (pp. 1-18) . Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Rodgers, B. L. (2018) The evolution of nursing science. In J.B. Butts & K.L. Rich (Eds.),  Philosophies and theories for advanced nursing practice  (pp. 1-18) . Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Instructions:

You will write a paper that will review your entire quality improvement project.

Requirements: Your paper should be 8–10 pages in length. Refer to the Kaplan University Writing Center for APA requirements Introduction

Background

Current issues

Literature review

Topic Selection

Rationale

Process description

Health care sector involved

Disciplines involved e. Real/Hypothetical process

Quality Application Tools (PDCA)

Process to be improved

Team that knows the process

Current knowledge of the process

Causes of special variation

Selected process improvement

Analysis

Data collected

Interpretation

Conclusion

Application

 

Write 4 pages in which you discuss how a current information system used in the delivery of patient care contributes to improved patient outcomes.

In using information system technology, nurses are able to track and measure data to improve patient outcomes.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria: Competency 1: Describe the importance of effective scholarship and evidence-based information to advance the profession of nursing. Describe how an information system used in nursing contributes to evidence-based nursing practices. Competency 2: Identify strategies and best practices for using informatics in nursing and health care. Describe how a nurse researcher uses information technology to define patient safety within the context of outcomes. Competency 3: Explain the use of information management tools and technologies to monitor and improve health care delivery and patient outcomes. Describe how nurse leaders and nurse informaticists use technology and evidence-based practice to contribute to improved patient outcomes. Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is consistent with the expectations of a nursing professional. Write coherently to support a central idea in appropriate format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics
. Write a paper in which you analyze an information system for its effectiveness in improving patient care.
Preparation
Select an example of a current information system used in the delivery of patient care. Note: Ideally, select a system from your workplace to examine. If you are not currently working, select a system from an organization close to where you live. This technology should be used for data management designed to improve patient care.
Familiarize yourself with the technology. Do some personal research to gain a deeper understanding about the technology. Visit the Web site of the company who markets the technology to familiarize with how the company positions the technology in the market. Read articles online and in the library related to your chosen system. Remember to take notes to keep track of what you discover. Examine the following aspects of the technology:
How is the information system designed to contribute to safety and quality in the care of patients? What types of data are tracked, monitored, stored, and trended in the system? How well does it accomplish what it is designed to do in your chosen real-world setting? How is this information system used to support research or action by nurse researchers, leaders, and informaticists? If it is not currently being used to support research, how could it be used in the future? What types of opportunities are available for nurses, in any scope of practice, that gives them the chance to participate in the design and testing of this system? How might the technology be enhanced so it better meets the needs of the professionals currently using the system? Compare what you learn with how your chosen technology is being used in the workplace. Think about your own workplace and consider speaking with other professionals who currently use the system.
Directions
Write an paper in which you discuss and apply what you have learned about how your chosen information system is used in the delivery of patient care and how it contributes (or does not contribute) to improved patient care. Include the following categories:
Describe your chosen information system used in nursing and how it contributes to evidence-based nursing practices. Describe the types of data that are tracked and how the data are monitored, stored, and trended. Describe how a nurse researcher, nurse leader, and nurse informaticist use information technology to define patient safety within the context of outcomes. Describe how nurses can enhance the technology through participation in design and testing of the system. Additional Requirements
Written communication: Ensure written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message. APA formatting: Format resources and citations according to current APA style and formatting guidelines. Include the following: Title page. Running head (a short title that appears on every page). Title on the first page of text. Level 1 headings for paper sections. In-text parenthetical citations and a reference list. Number of resources: Cite a minimum of four peer-reviewed resources. Length: Submit 4 typed, double-spaced pages. Font and font size: Use Times New Roman, 12 point.