In this exercise, you will complete a MindMap Template to gauge your understanding of this week’s content. Select one of the possible topics provided to complete your MindMap Template.
Stroke
Multiple sclerosis
Transient Ischemic Attack
Myasthenia gravis
Headache
Seizure disorders
Head injury
Spinal cord injury
Inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system
Parkinson’s
Alzheimer’s
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 Template by Day 7 of Week 7.
Rubric
NURS_6501_Week 3, 5, 7, 9_Mind Map Assignment_Rubric
NURS_6501_Week 3, 5, 7, 9_Mind Map Assignment_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSelect one of the possible topics provided and complete the MindMap Template.
1) Describe the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis in your own words. What are the patient’s risk factors for this diagnosis?
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent
A thoroughly completed MindMap Template with a selected topic was submitted. The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis in the student’s own words. The response accurately and thoroughly explains in detail the patient’s risk factors for this diagnosis.
17 to >14.0 pts
Good
A completed MindMap Template with a selected topic was submitted. The response describes the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis in the student’s own words. The response explains the patient’s risk factors for this diagnosis.
14 to >12.0 pts
Fair
An inaccurately complete or vague MindMap Template with a selected topic was submitted. The response inaccurately or vaguely describes the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis in the student’s own words. The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the patient’s risk factors for this diagnosis.
12 to >0 pts
Poor
An incomplete MindMap Template with a selected topic was submitted, or is missing. The response inaccurately and vaguely describes the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis in the student’s own words, or is missing. The response inaccurately and vaguely describes the patient’s risk factors for this diagnosis, or is missing.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2) 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 pts
Excellent
The 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 pts
Good
The 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 pts
Fair
The 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 pts
Poor
The 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
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3) What are other potential diagnosis that present in a similar way to this diagnosis (differentials)?
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent
The response accurately and completely describes in detail the potential diagnoses that present in a similar way to the diagnosis provided.
17 to >14.0 pts
Good
The response accurately describes the potential diagnoses that present in a similar way to the diagnosis provided.
14 to >12.0 pts
Fair
The response inaccurately or vaguely describes the potential diagnoses that present in a similar way to the diagnosis provided.
12 to >0 pts
Poor
The response inaccurately and vaguely describes the potential diagnoses that present in a similar way to the diagnosis provided, or is missing.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome4) What diagnostic tests or labs would you order to rule out the differentials for this patient or confirm the primary diagnosis?
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent
The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the diagnostic tests and labs they would order to rule out the differentials for this patient, and in confirming the primary diagnosis.
17 to >14.0 pts
Good
The response accurately describes the diagnostic tests and labs they would order to rule out the differentials for this patient, and in confirming the primary diagnosis.
14 to >12.0 pts
Fair
The response inaccurately or vaguely describes the diagnostic tests and labs they would order to rule out the differentials for this patient, and in confirming the primary diagnosis.
12 to >0 pts
Poor
The response inaccurately and vaguely describes the diagnostic tests and labs they would order to rule out the differentials for this patient, and in confirming the primary diagnosis, or is missing.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome5) What treatment options would you consider? Include possible referrals and medications.
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent
The 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 pts
Good
The response accurately describes the treatment options they would consider. They response accurately describes potential referrals and medications.
14 to >12.0 pts
Fair
The response inaccurately or vaguely describes the treatment options they would consider. The response inaccurately or vaguely describes potential referrals and medications.
12 to >0 pts
Poor
The 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
Total Points: 100
Learning Resources
Lecturio Resources
Review the following Video Resources and Content Pages in the Lecturio Platform by clicking button below labeled Load Week 7: Learning Resources in a new window.
Ischemic Stroke (3:28 min)
Hemorrhagic Stroke (8:01 min)
Embolism (9:42 min)
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): Definition and Causes (Nursing) (4:21 min)
Acute Headache: Meningitis and Temporal Arteritis (6:52 min)
Acute Headache: Hypertensive Urgency and Cluster Headache (Horton’s Syndrome) (4:53 min)
Acute Headaches: Venous Sinus Thrombosis (3:12 min)
Sub-Acute Headache, Chronic Headache and Migraine (6:00 min)
Other Types of Headache (3:19 min)
Brain Tumor and Tension Headaches (4:21 min)
Seizures: Types (5:33 min)
Epilepsy and Febrile Seizures (4:16 min)
Movement Disorders: Introduction (8:45 min)
Altered Mental Status and Coma: Introduction (6:48 min)
Spinal Cord Pathology: Introduction (6:34 min)
Overview of CNS Inflammatory Diseases (6:47 min)
Anomalies of the Aging Brain: Parkinson’s Disease (7:16 min)
Anomalies of the Aging Brain: Dementia (Alzheimer’s Disease) (2:55 min)
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Required Resources
Document: NURS 6501 Concept Map Template Download NURS 6501 Concept Map Template(Word document)
Supplementary Resources
Note: These readings are intended to serve as supplementary to the Lecturio content provided in this course. Please refer/review these supplementary resources should you need help in reinforcing concepts and in preparation for completing this week’s Assessments.
McCance, K. L. & Huether, S. E. (2019). Pathophysiology: the biologic basis for disease in adults and children (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby/Elsevier.
Chapter 15: Structure and Function of the Neurologic System
Chapter 16: Pain, Temperature Regulation, Sleep, and Sensory Function (stop at Sleep); Summary Review
Chapter 17: Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function (start at Acute confusional states and delirium) (stop at Alterations in neuromotor functions); (Parkinson’s Disease); Summary Review
Chapter 18: Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction (stop at Degenerative disorders of the spine); (start at Cerebrovascular disorders) (stop at Tumors of the central nervous system); Summary Review
Chin, L. S. (2018). Spinal cord injuriesLinks to an external site.. Retrieved from https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/793582-overview#a4
