Neurological & Genitalia

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Module 5: Lecture Materials & Resources

 Physical Examination Part III

Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).

(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)

Read

  • Jarvis, C. (2019).
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o    Chapter 24-25

o    Chapter_024.pptxDownload Chapter_024.pptx

o    Chapter_025.pptxDownload Chapter_025.pptx

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o    Chapter 27 & 31

o    Chapter_027.pptxDownload Chapter_027.pptx

o    Chapter_031.pptxDownload Chapter_031.pptx
  • Stroke: What is Your Risk?Links to an external site.
     (n.d.). Stroke. Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Clinical reference – Health promotion guide. https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr/Jarvis6e/clinicalreference_health/?ch=23
  • Cancer of the Cervix: What Is Your Risk?Links to an external site.
    (n.d.). Cancer of the cervix. Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Clinical reference – Health promotion guide. https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr/Jarvis6e/clinicalreference_health/?ch=26
  • Testicular Cancer: What Is Your Risk?Links to an external site.
     (n.d.). Testicular cancer. Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Clinical reference – Health promotion guide. https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr/Jarvis6e/clinicalreference_health/?ch=24
  • Sexually Transmitted InfectionLinks to an external site.
     (n.d.). Sexually transmitted infection. Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Clinical reference – Health promotion guide. https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr/Jarvis6e/clinicalreference_health/?ch=26

Watch

  • Lower ExtremitiesLinks to an external site.
     (n.d.).  Lower extremities. Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Videos – Assessment[Video]. https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr/Jarvis6e/videos_assessment/?ch=22
  • My stroke of insight (18:41)
    Jill Bolte Taylor. (2008). My stroke of insight[Video]. TED: Ideas worth spreading. https://www.ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_my_stroke_of_insight?
  • Male Genitalia and RectumLinks to an external site.
     (n.d.). Male genitalia and rectum. Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Videos – Assessment[Video]. Elsevier.com. https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr/Jarvis6e/videos_assessment/?ch=24
  • Female Genitalia and RectumLinks to an external site.
     (n.d.). Female genitalia and rectum. Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Videos – Assessment[Video]. elsevier.com. https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr/Jarvis6e/videos_assessment/?ch=26

Supplemental Online Materials & Resources

  • Behavior Change or EmpowermentDownload Behavior Change or Empowerment
    Tengland, P. (2016). Behavior change or empowerment: On the ethics of health-promotion goals. Health Care Analysis, 24(1), 24-46. DOI 10.1007/s10728013-0265-0.
  • PDFDownload Health_care_policy_for_todays.PDF
    Kennedy-Stewart, S. (2016). Health care policy for today’s nurse: The crucial role you play. MedSurg Nursing, 25(4), 11-12.
  • Presidential Call to Action 2017-2019Links to an external site.
    (n.d.). Presidential Call to Action 2017-2019. https://www.sigmanursing.org/why-sigma/about-sigma/2015-2017-board-of-directors/beth-baldwin-tigges/presidential-call-to-action-2017-2019
  • What if our healthcare system kept us healthy? (16:34)
    (2012, June 12). Rebecca Onie: What if our healthcare system kept us healthy?[Video file]. https://youtu.be/BoRUrWcdkQ4
  • Texting that saves lives (5:08)
    Lublin, N. (2012, February). Texting that saves lives[Video]. TED: Ideas worth spreading. https://www.ted.com/talks/nancy_lublin_texting_that_saves_lives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M5 Discussion

22 unread replies.22 replies.

 

Neurological & Genitalia

This discussion contains 2 parts:

 Part 1: Neurological 

·         List the risk factors for cerebrovascular accidents and why?

·         What cultures are at higher risk and why?

·         Describe the 0 to 4+ scale for scoring deep tendon reflexes.

·         What would you expect to find in a patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy?

·         Share any experience you have encountered and elaborate.

 Part 2: Genitalia 

·         Identify and explain positions other than the lithotomy in which a pelvic examination can be performed.

·         Why are women at a higher risk of UTI than males?

·         What would you educate to decrease the risk of UTI?

·         Summarize the pros and cons of newborn circumcision.

·         Describe the following signs on a female examination:

o    Chadwick

o    Goodell

·         Name the characteristics of the following type of hernias:

o    Indirect inguinal

o    Direct inguinal

 

Submission Instructions:

  • Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in proper current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
  • You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
  • All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
  • You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.

Grading Rubric

Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.

Discussion Rubric
Criteria Ratings Points
Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts Distinguished – 5 points
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts.		 Excellent – 4 points
Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.		 Fair – 2 points
Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.		 Poor – 1 point
Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.		 5 points
Use of Citations, Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines Distinguished – 3 points
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. High level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.		 Excellent – 2 points
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. Moderate level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.		 Fair – 1 point
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.		 Poor – 0 points
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.		 3 points
Response to Posts of Peers Distinguished – 2 points
Student constructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded or provided a rebuttal to each.		 Fair – 1 point
Student constructively responded to one other post and either extended, expanded or provided a rebuttal.		 Poor – 0 points
Student provided no response to a peer’s post.

 

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