Topic 1 . Medical clown therapy in paediatric patients/The use of clowns in paediatric settings Scenario: Hospitalization in children can be a negative experience and approximately 50% of paediatric patients experience anxiety, especially when undergoing a surgical procedure (Dionigi & Greigni, 2016). Distractive strategies such as the use of media, games, and art therapy have been proven to be more effective at reducing children’s anxiety than parental presence or medication (Dionigi & Greigni, 2016). Clinical Inquiry: A paediatric ward wants to explore the effectiveness of clowns to reduce anxiety among children.

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

Natural gas

 Coal

Ethanol

Gemstones

The prevention of burnout among healthcare professionals Scenario: Healthcare professionals are at-risk experiencing stress and burnout due to chronic interpersonal stressors. High work pressures and stress due to compassion fatigue, shift work, high staff turnover, and increasing patient acuity are some factors associated with burnout. Burnout can affect cognitive functioning such as difficulty in concentrating, decreased attention, and poor decision-making that can negatively affect the patient. Clinical Inquiry: The executives of a hospital are in the effectiveness of a mindfulness program to prevent burnout among staff.

Describe three major ways that poultry breeding and genetics are different from the breeding and genetics of the other livestock species

Why are swine located where they are in the United States? Describe what is happening to the swine industry in terms of its geographical location