In 200 words, discuss how the following supports the role of becoming a reflective practitioner.

1. Artifacts

2. Writing reflections and,

3. Creating a Portfolio

According to virtue-based ethics, Paul’s act of protest is evaluated based on how his action reveals __________ and is considered permissible because it demonstrates his commitment to protecting the Earth.

Death and dying are not easy topics to discuss.  What are some warning signs when a person is not moving in healthy ways through the process?  Identify possible interventions.  Along with death, what other things contribute to an individual experiencing grief and loss?  What skills would an individual need to have in order to recognize the symptoms of a grief and loss issue?

Social CompariGiven that overweight individuals experience a significant amount of overt prejudice and prejudice-related negative outcomes in their daily life, how do you think the responses of overweight individuals compare to the responses of non-overweight individuals when asked how satisfied/happy they are with their lives? Answer this question according to each of the following perspectives or tendencies (i.e., what would the following concepts lead you to predict?):

1. The “Looking-Glass Self”
2. Impression Management
3. Social Comparison
4. Self-Serving Biases

Some empirical evidence suggests that the self-esteem and life satisfaction of overweight individuals tend to be significantly lower than those of non-overweight individuals. Given that fact, which of the concepts that you considered seem to be most influential in the self-concept formation of overweight individuals?

What are some of the significant clinical findings that would lead to the diagnosis of an STD?

2. What are some of the significant laboratory findings that would lead to the

diagnosis of an STD?

CASE STUDY 15.3

A 20-year-old woman presents to her family practice physician for a routine pelvic examination. It has been several years since her last visit to this clinic when she was diagnosed and treated for a nongonococcal sexually transmitted disease (STD). She is sexually active with her fiancé and has had sexual encounters with others in the past. She is currently considering the potential for becoming pregnant. There are no apparent physical abnormalities, but the physician decides to culture the cervical discharge for gonorrhea and to perform a DNA test (Gen probe) for chlamydia and gonorrhea. A serum sample is also collected for HIV testing. All laboratory tests are normal, with the exception of the test for chlamydia, which is positive.

NOTE: Symptoms of chlamydial infections include dysuria and vaginal/urethral discharge, symptoms similar to those of gonorrhea. Many infected patients exhibit no symptoms of chlamydial infection.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the test of choice for the laboratory diagnosis of chlamydial infections?

a. Nucleic acid amplification

b. Immunofluorescent antibody test

c. Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)

d. Culture

ANS: a. Nucleic acid amplification

2. If the patient is experiencing no symptoms, what would be the concern for the physician to order the laboratory tests in this case?

a. To prevent unwanted transmission of the organism to the fiancé.

b. The organism present could lead to future infertility.

c. The patient could develop more serious infection prior to symptoms.

d. All of the above statements are valid concerns in this case.

ANS: d. All of the above statements are valid concerns in this case.

Critical Discussion Questions

1. What are some of the significant clinical findings that would lead to the diagnosis of an STD?

2. What are some of the significant laboratory findings that would lead to the

diagnosis of an STD?