Shadow Health Neurologic Assessment Alternative Writing Assignment

Question

Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

Identify and articulate advanced assessment health history and physical examination techniques which are relevant to a focused body system (CO 1)

Differentiate normal and abnormal findings with regard to a disease or condition that impacts the body system (CO 2)

 Adapt advanced assessment skills if necessary to suit the needs of specific patient populations (CO 4)

Due Date:  

The alternative writing assignment is due no later than the Sunday 11:59 PM MT of the week. 

Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which point a zero will be recorded for the assignment. 

Total Points Possible:  30 Points 

Requirements: 

This paper will be appraised on the quality of the information, inclusion of at least one evidence-based scholarly source, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, and organization based on the required components (see the paper headings and content details below).

Scholarly sources: Only scholarly sources are acceptable for citation and reference in this course. These include peer reviewed publications, government reports, or sources written by a professional or scholar in the field. Your textbook and lesson are not considered to be an outside scholarly source. For the discussions and reflection posts, reputable internet sources such as websites by government agencies (URL ends in .gov) and respected organizations (often ends in .org) can be counted as scholarly sources. The best outside scholarly source to use is a peer-reviewed nursing journal. You are encouraged to use the Chamberlain library and search one of the available data bases for a peer-reviewed journal article. The following sources should not be used: Wikipedia, Wikis, or blogs. These web sites are not considered scholarly as anyone can add to these. Please be aware that .com websites can vary in scholarship and quality. For example, the American Heart Association is a .com site with scholarship and quality. It is the responsibility of the student to determine the scholarship and quality of any .com site. Ask your instructor before using any site if you are unsure. Points will be deducted from the rubric if the site does not demonstrate scholarship or quality. Current outside scholarly sources must be published with the last 5 years. Instructor permission must be obtained BEFORE the assignment is due if using a source that is older than 5 years.

The length of the paper is to be no less than 1,500 words, excluding title page and reference list.

Create this assignment using Microsoft (MS) Word. You can tell that the document is saved as a MS Word document because it will end in “.docx.”

APA format (current edition) is required in this assignment, explicitly for in-text citations and the reference list. Use 12-point Times New Roman font with 1 inch margins and double spacing. See the APA manual for details regarding proper citation.

Organize the headings and content of your paper using the outline below:

Select a body system relevant to the lesson from the previous week for the topic of this paper. (Neurology)

Discuss the physiology (structure and function) of the body system (Neurology) including details about the major organ systems (if applicable). Construct relevant health history questions (subjective data) pertaining to the body system, (NEUROLOGY). Provide an overview of the objective data and expected normal physical examination findings for this body system. NOTE: Explain special physical assessment examination techniques or procedures specific to assessing this body system. NOTE: Analyze and discuss how you might adapt your physical assessment skills or interviewing techniques to accommodate each of the following specific populations:

Infant/pediatric

Pregnancy

Geriatric

Identify one major disease or disease process that may significantly impact this body system. Synthesis and discuss the expected abnormal physical examination findings that may be associated with this disease or disease process.

Summarize the key points.

References in correct APA format

ASSIGNMENT CONTENT 

Category 

Points 

% 

Description 

Application of Knowledge, Analysis, and Clarity 

10 

33.33 

The quality of this criterion will be evaluated based upon the following:demonstration of analysis, synthesis, and/or application of principles and concepts consistent with the principles of advanced physical assessment; relevance of content specific to the topic; expected normal findings, appropriate health history questions, and organization and clear presentation of information. 

Adapted Physical Assessment Skills to Special Populations, Disease Process, Summary, and Scholarly Source 

10 

33.33 

The quality of this criterion will be evaluated based upon the following: discussion regarding how to adapt physical assessment skills or techniques to accommodate all special populations; identification and discussion of one major disease or disease process and expected examination findings; and summation ofkey points. Must include at least one scholarly source to support the paper. 

Total CONTENT Points= 20 pts 

ASSIGNMENT FORMAT 

Category 

Points 

% 

Description 

Grammar, Spelling, Syntax, Mechanics,APA Format, and Word Requirement 

10 

33.33 

The assignment has minimal grammar, spelling, syntax, punctuation and APA* errors. Direct quotes (if used) is limited to 1 short statement** which adds substantively to the post. The length of the paper is not less than 1,500 words, excluding title page and reference list. 

* APA style references and in text citations are required; however, there are no deductions for errors in indentation or spacing of references. All elements of the reference otherwise must be included. 

**Direct quote should not to exceed 15 words & must add substantively to the discussion 

Total FORMAT Points= 10 pts 

ASSIGNMENT TOTAL= 30 points