We have talked about cultural competency vs. cultural humility. Explain the difference between the two terms and discuss how you will use the Cultural Competence Checklist: Personal Reflection to guide your practice as you enter the workforce and serve the diverse populations we serve. 

JIT can be used to support people who use AAC and their communication partners. Explain how JIT may be useful in the following scenarios: (A) a person with ALS who has a new caregiver (they have a eye gaze system) (B) a child with autism who uses a hybrid system (VSDs and grid displays) Please use the heading to indicate which client you are referring to in your reply. 

The interface design is inherently tied to the navigation strategy of the AAC system, and likely symbol selection. Explain the differences between VSDs and Grids, including their navigation systems. For this answer you do not need to go into the specific grid types, you can speak about grids, generically. Below is a comparison of a VSD for adults and a grid display. 

Outline the process you should have in mind as you prepare for an AAC assessment for Mike, a 55-year-old stroke survivor and retired engineer (7 years post-stroke) to ensure a robust vocabulary and message management system that supports his communication goals (which are not yet known). This is all the information you have, but you want to be sure you are prepared to address all aspects of communication.

The provider has ordered 275mg of Rocephin IM X1 now.  Using the label below the nurse will administer milliters. 

A nurse is preparing to administer topical anesthetics, such as Pontocaine, and injectable anesthetics, like Novocain and Xylocaine, for a procedure involving the eye. Which of the following nursing considerations and patient education points should the nurse prioritize?

The physician has ordered 75mg of Augmentin to be administered to a 3 year old child.  The nurse will prepare milliters.  

A client is scheduled for cataract surgery. Which of the following preoperative instructions should the nurse emphasize to prevent complications?

A nurse is conducting a Rinne test on a client who reports hearing loss in one ear. The nurse places the tuning fork on the client’s mastoid process. After the client indicates that they can no longer hear the sound, the nurse moves the tuning fork next to the ear canal. The client reports that they hear the sound again, but it is softer than before. Which of the following findings should the nurse document?

A client with acute angle-closure glaucoma is experiencing severe ocular pain and halos around lights. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering first?