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An understanding of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems is a critically important component
of disease diagnosis and treatment. This importance is magnified by the fact that these two systems
work so closely together. A variety of factors and circumstances that impact the emergence and
severity of issues in one system can have a role in the performance of the other.
Effective disease analysis often requires an understanding that goes beyond these systems and
their capacity to work together. The impact of patient characteristics, as well as racial and ethnic
variables, can also have an important impact.
An understanding of the symptoms of alterations in cardiovascular and respiratory systems is a
critical step in diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. For APRNs this understanding can also
help educate patients and guide them through their treatment plans.
In this Assignment, you examine a case study and analyze the symptoms presented. You identify
the elements that may be factors in the diagnosis, and you explain the implications to patient health.
CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
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To prepare:
By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to a specific case study scenario for this Case
Study Assignment. Please see the “Announcements” section of the classroom for your
assignment from your Instructor.
The Assignment
In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following
The cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary pathophysiologic processes that result in the
patient presenting these symptoms.
Any racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning.
How these processes interact to affect the patient.
Submit your Case Study Analysis Assignment by Day 7 of Week 4
Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page,
introduction, summary, and references. The sample paper provided at the Walden Writing
Center provides an example of those required elements (available at
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates
(https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates) ). All papers submitted must use
this formatting.
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Criteria Ratings Pts
30 pts
30 pts
Develop a 1- to 2-
page case study
analysis, examine
the patient
symptoms
presented in the
case study. Be
sure to address
the
following :Explain
both the
cardiovascular and
cardiopulmonary
pathophysiologic
processes of why
the patient
presents these
symptoms.
30 to >27.0 pts
Excellent
The response
accurately and
thoroughly
describes the
patient
symptoms. …
The response
includes
accurate, clear,
and detailed
reasons, with
explanation for
both the
cardiovascular
and
cardiopulmonary
pathophysiologic
processes
supported by
evidence and/or
research, as
appropriate, to
support the
explanation.
27 to >24.0 pts
Good
The response
describes the
patient
symptoms. …
The response
includes accurate
reasons, with
explanation for
both the
cardiovascular
and
cardiopulmonary
pathophysiologic
processes
supported by
evidence and/or
research, as
appropriate, to
support the
explanation.
24 to >22.0 pts
Fair
The response
describes the
patient symptoms
in a manner that is
vague or
inaccurate. … The
response includes
reasons for the
cardiovascular
and/or
cardiopulmonary
pathophysiologic
processes, with
explanations that
are vague or based
on inappropriate
evidence/research.
22 to >0 pts
Poor
The response
describes the
patient symptoms
in a manner that is
vague and
inaccurate, or the
description is
missing. … The
response does not
include reasons for
either the
cardiovascular or
cardiopulmonary
pathophysiologic
processes, or the
explanations are
vague or based on
inappropriate or no
evidence/research.
Explain how the
cardiovascular and
cardiopulmonary
pathophysiologic
processes interact
to affect the
patient.
30 to >27.0 pts
Excellent
The response
includes an
accurate,
complete, detailed,
and specific
explanation of how
the cardiovascular
and
cardiopulmonary
pathophysiologic
processes interact
to affect the
patient.
27 to >24.0 pts
Good
The response
includes an
accurate
explanation of
how the
cardiovascular
and
cardiopulmonary
pathophysiologic
processes interact
to affect the
patient.
24 to >22.0 pts
Fair
The response
includes a vague
or inaccurate
explanation of
how the
cardiovascular
and
cardiopulmonary
pathophysiologic
processes interact
to affect the
patient.
22 to >0 pts
Poor
The response
includes a vague
or inaccurate
explanation of
how the
cardiovascular
and
cardiopulmonary
pathophysiologic
processes interact
to affect the
patient.
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Criteria Ratings Pts
25 pts
5 pts
Explain any
racial/ethnic
variables that may
impact
physiological
functioning.
25 to >22.0 pts
Excellent
The response
includes an
accurate,
complete,
detailed, and
specific
explanation of
racial/ethnic
variables that
may impact
physiological
functioning
supported by
evidence and/or
research, as
appropriate, to
support the
explanation.
22 to >19.0 pts
Good
The response
includes an
accurate
explanation of
racial/ethnic
variables that
may impact
physiological
functioning
supported by
evidence and/or
research, as
appropriate, to
support the
explanation.
19 to >17.0 pts
Fair
The response
includes a vague or
inaccurate
explanation of
racial/ethnic
variables that may
impact physiological
functioning, and/or
explanations based
on inappropriate
evidence/research.
17 to >0 pts
Poor
The response
includes a vague or
inaccurate
explanation of
racial/ethnic
variables that may
impact physiological
functioning, or the
explanations are
based on
inappropriate or no
evidence/research.
Written Expression
and Formatting –
Paragraph
Development and
Organization:
Paragraphs make
clear points that
support welldeveloped ideas,
flow logically, and
demonstrate
continuity of ideas.
Sentences are
carefully focused
—neither long and
rambling nor short
and lacking
substance. A clear
and
comprehensive
purpose statement
and introduction
are provided that
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Paragraphs and
sentences follow
writing standards for
flow, continuity, and
clarity. … A clear and
comprehensive
purpose statement,
introduction, and
conclusion are
provided that
delineate all required
criteria.
4 to >3.0 pts
Good
Paragraphs and
sentences follow
writing standards
for flow, continuity,
and clarity 80% of
the time. …
Purpose,
introduction, and
conclusion of the
assignment are
stated, yet are
brief and not
descriptive.
3 to >2.0 pts
Fair
Paragraphs and
sentences follow
writing standards
for flow,
continuity, and
clarity 60%–79%
of the time. …
Purpose,
introduction, and
conclusion of the
assignment are
vague or off topic.
2 to >0 pts
Poor
Paragraphs and
sentences follow
writing
standards for
flow, continuity,
and clarity <
60% of the time.
… No purpose
statement,
introduction, or
conclusion were
provided.
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Total Points: 100
Criteria Ratings Pts
5 pts
5 pts
delineate all
required criteria.
Written Expression
and Formatting –
English Writing
Standards: Correct
grammar,
mechanics, and
proper punctuation
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses correct
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation with
no errors.
4 to >3.0 pts
Good
Contains a few
(1 or 2) grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
errors.
3 to >2.0 pts
Fair
Contains several
(3 or 4) grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
errors.
2 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains many (≥ 5)
grammar, spelling,
and punctuation errors
that interfere with the
reader’s
understanding.
Written Expression
and Formatting –
The paper follows
correct APA format
for title page,
headings, font,
spacing, margins,
indentations, page
numbers, running
heads,
parenthetical/intext citations, and
reference list.
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses correct APA
format with no
errors.
4 to >3.0 pts
Good
Contains a few (1
or 2) APA format
errors.
3 to >2.0 pts
Fair
Contains several (3
or 4) APA format
errors.
2 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains many
(≥ 5) APA format
errors.
