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SOC 313 Entire Course SOC 313 Week 1 DQ 1 Psychoscocial Issues in Huntington's Disease SOC 313 Week 1 Quiz SOC 313 Week 2 DQ 1 Discharge Plan SOC 313 Week 2 Assignment Parkinson's Disease Discussion Paper SOC 313 Week 2 Quiz SOC 313 Week 3 DQ 1 Support Program Hunt SOC 313 Week 3 Assignment Controlling Illness Called Asthma SOC 313 Week 3 Quiz SOC 313 Week 4 DQ 1 Skin Conditions SOC 313 Week 4 Assignment Case Study Analysis SOC 313 Week 4 Quiz 1 SOC 313 Week 4 Quiz 2 SOC 313 Week 5 DQ 1 The Health Care System SOC 313 Week 5 Research Paper on Asthma

SOC 313 Week 1 DQ 1 Psychoscocial Issues in Huntingtons Disease Discuss psychosocial issues in Huntington's disease. Some of the issues may be from the following list. Use at least 3 of the following or 3 of your own, and provide a resource for your findings. Respond to at least one other student in an evaluative or informative manner, not by stating "I agree." Individuals and their families must cope with continuing losses, both physical and mental, as the condition progresses. The cognitive and behavioral changes for affected individuals may make it more difficult for them to cope. Individuals and family members may feel helpless and

SOC 313 Week 1 Quiz 1. Question : ____________________ can be defined as individuals’ perceptions and beliefs about their own strengths and weaknesses, as well as others’ perceptions of them. 2. Question : Stephanie is unable to maintain her level of physical activity because of limitations associated with multiple sclerosis. Thus, she has been engaging in creative writing activities as a means of self-expression. This is an example of: 3. Question : Motor and perceptual consequences of brain damage affect:

SOC 313 Week 2 Assignment Parkinsons Disease Discussion Paper Week 2 Parkinson’s Disease Discussion Paper. Watch the video, My Father, My Brother, and Me; Understanding Parkinson’s a Frontline presentation. After viewing the video, read through the PBS Frequently Asked Questions. Write a 3-4 page paper (excluding the title and reference pages) in APA format in which you cover the following content elements: Describe/discuss what you believe are the four most significant concepts from the video Describe two challenges in finding a cure

SOC 313 Week 2 DQ 1 Discharge Plan Consider: A client, diagnosed with schizophrenia, is the subject of a discharge planning conference. The major focus of the discharge plan is concerned with maintaining independence in daily living and employment. From your knowledge of schizophrenia, list two specific issues that should be considered in the discharge planning for the client’s return to employment and community living.

SOC 313 Week 2 Quiz Week 2 1. Question : You referred Mrs. S. to an optometrist for testing of her visual acuity. You have just received the report and find that she has 20/10 vision. Incorporating this information into the rehabilitation plan you and Mrs. S. are discussing, you would keep in mind that this means she: 2. Question : The largest problem in finding employment for an individual who is blind often is: 3. Question : After release from a treatment facility for substance dependence, Mr. M. has been asked to see you on a regular basis for follow-up and to discuss his future vocational goals. His medical record states that he has hepatitis C. Although you will want to obtain additional medical information, you suspect that he may have contracted hepatitis C 4. Question : Mr. E. is ready for vocational placement. You have already determined that one of the first priorities in the workplace, given his occupation, is a TDD. The TDD will:

SOC 313 Week 3 Controlling Illness Called Asthma DOWNLOAD HERE Chronic Illness. Watch the MSNBC video Americans Living with Chronic Illness that ran on the “Today Show” on 1/25/07 with Meredith Vieira. (The video runs 7 min and 26 sec.) In Chapters 5-9 of the text, several medical conditions are discussed. Select one of the conditions and explore the psycho-social dimensions of the condition in greater detail than is found in the text. Write a three-to-four page paper (excluding the title and reference pages) in APA format.

SOC 313 Week 3 DQ 1 Support Program Hunt Find one innovative and/or experimental client education or support program relating to one of the diagnoses discussed in the required readings, Chapters In the post: Identify and describe the program/innovation State the purpose of the program/innovation Identify the target population for the program Report the results/outcomes of the program/innovation

SOC 313 Week 3 Quiz Week 3 1. Question : Mr. P’s medical record states that in the past he had a vagotomy. Although you will want to gather additional information, the fact that he has had a vagotomy would lead you to believe that in the past he has had: 2. Question : Mrs. E., in addition to her primary disability, also has hypertension. Even though hypertension isn’t a primary disability, it is important for you to consider this condition when considering vocational issues with Mrs. E. because: 3. Question : You have recently been working to develop vocational goals with Mr. G., who had a heart transplant. In reviewing factors specific to transplantation, you note that persons with cardiac transplants are placed on immunosuppressants: 4. Question : ____________________ results from overproduction of hormones by the adrenal cortex, and is characterized by puffiness and a rounded moon face, obesity of the trunk of the body, fat pads at the back of the neck, and weakness. 5. Question : ____________________ is characterized by a reduction in the amount of hemog

SOC 313 Week 4 Assignment Case Study Analysis Case Study Analysis. Read the Case Studies on page 440 of your textbook. Select one of the cases and in a 3-4 page paper (excluding title and reference pages), describe the condition that is presented in the case and discuss how the condition will affect the individual’s social experiences. Include a minimum of 3 APA references. Use the following format: a. Title Page i. Topic of the Paper ii. Student Name iii. Name of the Course iv. Instructor Name v. Date Due

SOC 313 Week 4 DQ 1 Skin Conditions Discuss the psychosocial and vocational impact of skin conditions. Specifically address at least two, and provide suggestions for introducing the affected person into the work environment. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.

SOC 313 Week 4 Quiz 1 Week 4 1. Question : You have worked with Mr. J. while he has been in hemodialysis helping him to adjust work patterns accordingly. Mr. J. has recently learned that he is eligible for a kidney transplant. Although this is good news for Mr. J., you also know that the procedure is not without complications. The major complication of kidney transplantation is: 2. Question : When placing individuals with end-stage renal disease in a work setting all of the following are criteria to consider except:

SOC 313 Week 4 Quiz Mrs. P. had worked as a legal secretary until she developed carpal tunnel syndrome. She has now been referred for surgery. Based on your knowledge of carpal tunnel syndrome, you know that she will have surgery involving the: 2. Question : Mr. K., after six months of hemodialysis, had a kidney transplant. Now he is on immunosuppressants. One of the side effects of immunosuppressants you would be especially aware of when working with Mr. A. on his modified rehabilitation plan is: 3. Question : The main function of the kidneys is: 4. Question : You are the administrator of a large rehabilitation facility and have just received a report that one of the staff working in the facility has had a positive tuberculosis skin test. You would expect that she should:

SOC 313 Week 5 DQ 1 The Health Care System The U.S. Health Care System is frequently criticized as being expensive and lacking coverage of the total population. On the other hand, the U.S. Health Care System is innovative and frequently used by foreign residents for treatment. Managed care was a response to the cost, quality and coverage concerns. Consider the isues of care coordination, prevention practices, formulary medication costs, delay in getting appointments or tests, denial of referrals to specialists, inadequate skill of physicians and the need for specific approval by an MCO before the most effective medication for the treatment of a condition can be obtained if the drug is not listed in the plan's formulary. Assume a position either for or against managed care. Find two articles supporting your position as it relates to the client population in this course.The post will contain:

SOC 313 Week 5 Quiz 1 Week 5 1. Question : Precise definitions of managed care are difficult because: 2. Question : Sarcoma is cancer of: 3. Question : Before an assistive device is obtained it is important to consider that: 4. Question : Malignant tumors: 5. Question : ____________________ is defined as comprehensive treatment of medical conditions, including prevention of disease or disability, and diagnosis, treatment, and management of disease and disability when they occur. 6. Question : Clinical practice guidelines were developed to:

SOC 313 Week 5 Quiz An important consideration regarding assistive devices is that: 2. Question : ____________________ is defined as comprehensive treatment of medical conditions, including prevention of disease or disability, and diagnosis, treatment, and management of disease and disability when they occur. 3. Question : Precise definitions of managed care are difficult because: 4. Question : Mr. Z. has recently had palliative surgery for colon cancer. The purpose of this surgery most probably was: 5. Question : Malignant tumors: 6. Question : All of the following are examples of biological therapies except: 7. Question : The ____________________ HMO is a system in which the organization ow

SOC 313 Week 5 Research Paper on Asthma Week 5 Focus of the Research Paper The final research paper for the course must be submitted to the instructor no later than 11:59 p.m. of the time zone in which you reside on the last day of the course. The purpose of the Research Paper is to provide the student an opportunity to investigate a specific issue or topic and research current literature. Your paper must be 8 to 10 pages long and include at least five sources from the Ashford Online Library. In the Research Paper cover the following content specifications: Identify a chronic disease or condition and: Describe the disease or condition from the medical perspective.