NURS-6501N Week 7: Assignment Neurological Disorders

COURSE  

NURS-6501N Advanced Pathophysiology

In this exercise, you will complete a MindMap to gauge your understanding of this week’s content. Select one of the possible topics provided to complete your MindMap assignment.

  • Stroke
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Transient Ischemic Attack
  • Myasthenia gravis
  • Headache: May choose — migraine, cluster, tension
  • Seizure disorders: Adults or Children
  • Brain injury
  • Alzheimer Disease
  • Neuroblastoma
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
  • Degenerative Disorders of the Spine: May choose — Low back pain, Degenerative Disc Disease

Resources

 

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

WEEKLY RESOURCES

By Day 7 of Week 7

Submit your MindMap by Day 7 of Week 7.

 

Rubric

NURS_6501_Week 3, 7, 9_Mind Map Assignment_Rubric
NURS_6501_Week 3, 7, 9_Mind Map Assignment_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts

Select one of the possible topics provided and complete the MindMap.

Describe the Pathophysiology and Etiology of the primary diagnosis. List risk factors related to the primary diagnosis.
30 to >27.0 ptsExcellentA thoroughly completed MindMap with a selected topic was submitted. The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the pathophysiology at the cellular level and shows understanding of the primary diagnosis. The response accurately and thoroughly identifies etiology for the diagnosis and lists appropriate risk factors.
27 to >23.0 ptsGoodA completed MindMap with a selected topic was submitted. The response describes the pathophysiology at the organ level of the primary diagnosis. The response does not identify specific etiology for the diagnosis and some risk factors are not linked to diagnosis.
23 to >19.0 ptsFairAn inaccurately complete or vague MindMap with a selected topic was submitted. The response inaccurately or vaguely describes the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis. The response inaccurately or vaguely identifies etiology for the diagnosis and all risk factors are not linked to diagnosis.
19 to >0 ptsPoorAn incomplete MindMap with a selected topic was submitted, or is missing. The response does not describe the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis. The response does not identify etiology for this diagnosis and risk factors are missing.
30 pts

What are the patient’s signs and symptoms for this diagnosis? How does the diagnosis impact other body systems and what are the possible complications?
20 to >17.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the patient’s signs and symptoms for this diagnosis. The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail how this diagnosis might impact other body systems and their possible complications.
17 to >14.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately describes the patient’s signs and symptoms for this diagnosis. The response accurately describes how this diagnosis might impact other body systems and their possible complications.
14 to >12.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely describes the patient’s signs and symptoms for this diagnosis. The response inaccurately or vaguely describes how this diagnosis might impact other body systems and their possible complications.
12 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and vaguely describes the patient’s signs and symptoms for this diagnosis, or is missing. The response inaccurately and vaguely describes how the diagnosis might impact other body systems and their possible complications, or is missing.
20 pts

What diagnostic tests or labs would you order to confirm the primary diagnosis?
20 to >17.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the diagnostic tests and labs to order for primary diagnosis and are appropriately linked within the Mind map.
17 to >14.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the diagnostic tests and labs to order for primary diagnosis but are not appropriately linked within the Mind map.
14 to >12.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely describes the diagnostic tests and labs to order for primary diagnosis and are not linked within the Mind map.
12 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and vaguely describes the diagnostic tests and labs to order for primary diagnosis.
20 pts

What treatment options would you consider? Include possible referrals and medications.
20 to >17.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the treatment options they would consider. The response accurately and thoroughly describes potential referrals and medications.
17 to >14.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately describes the treatment options they would consider. The response accurately describes potential referrals and medications.
14 to >12.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely describes the treatment options they would consider. The response inaccurately or vaguely describes potential referrals and medications.
12 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and vaguely describes the treatment options they would consider, or is missing. The response inaccurately and vaguely describes possible referrals and medications, or is missing.
20 pts

Resources and Mind map formatting/writing
10 to >7.0 ptsExcellentThe response is articulate with demonstration of advanced terms and knowledge in writing style with no grammatical or spelling errors. Appropriate electronic mind mapping format. Reference list included with at least two research articles that are within last 5 years. Research articles are also cited and linked within mind map.
7 to >4.0 ptsGoodThe response is efficient with correct spelling and no gross grammatical and/or spelling errors. Appropriate electronic mind mapping format. Reference list included with at least two research articles within last 5 years but not cited or linked within mind map.
4 to >2.0 ptsFairThe response is fair with a few spelling and grammatical errors. Appropriate electronic mind mapping format. Reference list included with at least two research articles but not within last 5 years and not cited or linked within mind map.
2 to >0 ptsPoorThe response is poor with gross grammatical and spelling errors. Did not use appropriate electronic mind mapping format. Did not include reference list with at least two research articles.
10 pts
Total Points: 100