IHuman Case Study Erin Bradley Assignment
The iHuman assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the iHuman cases may be present in the quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam.
Click here for information on how to access and navigate iHuman. This week, complete the case titled “Joseph Martinez.”
Apply information from the iHuman Case Study to answer the following questions:
● What is the CC in this case study? What are important questions to ask the patient to formulate the history of present illness and what did the patient tell you?
● What components of the physical exam are important to review in this case? What are pertinent positive and negative physical exam findings to help you formulate your diagnosis?
● Which differential diagnosis is to be considered with this case study? What was your final diagnosis?
NSG6420 Week 5 Discussion
Grand Rounds Assignment
In Week 1, the instructor assigned each student a week in which to present (Week 3, 5, 7, or 9). Those who are not presenting this week are responsible for participating in at least two presentations. Once again, keep in mind the following guidelines while taking part in this assignment:
For those who are presenting this week:
Your presentation must include:
- Three learning objectives that must be clearly written and presented A complete SOAP on the approved template
- An extended SOAP note
- At least five test questions (such as multiple choice and matching) designed to assess mastery of the learning objectives
- A minimum of five scholarly resources
Post your presentation to this Discussion Area by Saturday, May 13, 2017. Begin facilitating the discussion and continue to lead it throughout the week.
For those who are participants this week, begin participating on Saturday, May 13, 2017, and continue until the end of the week.
Additional Guidelines For the presenters:
Your goal is to present your case as a teaching presentation and lead a discussion throughout the week.
Here are some tips for facilitating the discussion:
To prepare for your presentation, rehearse the key points and findings of your research and think about points you can make to initiate the discussion and keep it going.
Develop questions you can ask to initiate the discussion and keep it going. As you approach the end of the discussion period, ask participants to:
Summarize the discussion.
Draw conclusions from the collective group discussion.
Keep the presentation interesting, professional, and focused on the topic. APA format is expected, and references should be cited.
For the participants:
Those not assigned to present this week should participate in all Grand Round Discussions. Here are some guidelines for participation:
Prepare for the discussion by reading the presenters’ submission.
Keep your participation at the level of critical thinking—analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating. Make connections between what you are learning in this course and what you already know.
Make comparisons and challenge points of view. Interact with both presenters and other students.
Add to the experience using what you might have read about the topic or experienced personally.
Be prepared to substantiate your points of view.
At the end of the week, be prepared to summarize or draw conclusions from the presentation experience.
Submission Details:
Question Description
Apply information from the iHuman Case Study to answer the following questions:
- What is the CC in this case study? What are important questions to ask the patient to formulate the history of present illness and what did the patient tell you?
- What components of the physical exam are important to review in this case? What are pertinent positive and negative physical exam findings to help you formulate your diagnosis?
- Which differential diagnosis is to be considered with this case study? What was your final diagnosis?
Name: Christine Smith Age: 33 years
Sex: F Height: 5′ 6″
Weight: 130 pounds (BMI 21.0) Temperature: 101.0 F (oral) Pulse: 114 bpm – regular Blood pressure: 120/60 mmHg Respiratory rate: 14 bpm SpO2: 98% on room air
I’ve been having a whole lot of pain on the upper side near my back. That’s called the flank, right?
The pain started out mild when I first woke up. After breakfast that morning I started feeling sick to my stomach, and then the pain got severe by the afternoon.
Pain is at Right here (points a few inches below the 12th rib on the right side). Last couple days pain has been an 8.
Pain has been constant since it started….and getting worse.
Yes, nausea, and I’ve vomited three or four times…kind of lost track, and my appetite’s off. Oh, and I’ve been running a fever.
Oh, it’s localized, for sure. Right up here (points to flank). That’s called the flank, right? Feeling overall lousy.
An infection? Maybe the symptom Fever started Yesterday morning.
It started yesterday morning, a day after the pain and the nausea and vomiting started. Acetaminophen helps.
It was up to 101 yesterday afternoon — that was the highest. Not really — I can sleep in stretches
I have had a fever with colds sometimes.
Fever has been constant, but acetaminophen helps temporarily. Yeah, I’m really worried about this pain I’m having.
What I ate last: Just a little dry toast this morning. For the most part, I’ve been eating nothing more than jello these last two days.Toast in the morning, jello for lunch and dinner. I tried some soup but that didn’t go very well.Water and juice this morning. Ginger ale, and jello are the only fluids I’ve had over the last two days.
Last Period – Two weeks ago I finished the last of the pack and had a normal amount of bleeding.No, my bleeding is very regular and predictable on the Pill. She has aching pain in the mid-circle.I have not had a period since the pain started. Anyway, my pain isn’t in my lower abdomen. It’s been difficult sleeping with the pain, but it’s fine once I get to sleep.I’ve never had anything like this before.
I had some lower abdominal pain when I had urinary tract infections, but this pain is higher up and more severe. It’s really in my flank area.No, doesn’t matter if I lie still, change position, or move around. Still hurts.I have had three bladder infections. The first was about two years ago. I had another maybe eight months ago, and the last one was about two months ago.
I go to the dentist twice a year, so I don’t have problems there. I haven’t had any surgeries. Hospitalized Just after my deliveries.Just after my deliveries Childhood illness The usual coughs, colds and tummy aches. Nothing remarkable.Taking birth control pills — Ortho Tri-Cyclen 28. That’s all. The Pill prescribed by my PCP. I’ve been doing that since my last child was born.
Antibiotics I took for the urinary tract infection I had a couple months ago. I took some for the urinary tract infection I had a couple months ago. Yes, one beer or one glass of wine a week. Yes, I have a husband and three children. Yes. My youngest is 5.
Toast in the morning, jello for lunch and dinner. I tried some soup but that didn’t go very well.
NSG6420 Week 6 Discussion: IHuman Case Study—Christine Smith
This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by Saturday, May 20, 2017.
To support your work, use your course textbook readings and the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation for this assignment by Wednesday, May 24, 2017.
For this assignment, you will complete an iHuman case study based on the course objectives and weekly content. iHuman cases emphasize core learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout your nurse practitioner program, you will use the iHuman case studies to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing
assessments and diagnostic skills and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.
The iHuman assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the iHuman cases may be present in the quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam.
Click here for information on how to access and navigate iHuman. This week, complete the case titled “Christine Smith.”
Apply information from the iHuman Case Study to answer the following questions:
- What is the CC in this case study? What are important questions to ask the patient to formulate the history of present illness and what did the patient tell you?
- What components of the physical exam are important to review in this case? What are pertinent positive and negative physical exam findings to help you formulate your diagnosis?
- Which differential diagnosis is to be considered with this case study? What was your final diagnosis?
NSG6420 Week 7 Discussion: Grand Rounds Assignment
In Week 1, the instructor assigned each student a week in which to present (Week 3, 5, 7, or 9). Those who are not presenting this week are responsible for participating in at least two presentations. Once again, keep in mind the following guidelines while taking part in this assignment:
For those who are presenting this week:
Your presentation must include:
Three learning objectives that must be clearly written and presented
A complete SOAP on the approved template An extended SOAP note
At least five test questions (such as multiple choice and/or matching) designed to assess mastery of the learning objectives
A minimum of five scholarly resources
Post your presentation to this Discussion Area by Saturday, May 27, 2017. Begin facilitating the discussion and continue to lead it throughout the week.
For those who are participants this week, begin participating on Saturday, May 27, 2017, and continue until the end of the week.
Additional Guidelines For the presenters:
Your goal is to present your case as a teaching presentation and lead a discussion throughout the week.
Here are some tips for facilitating the discussion:
To prepare for your presentation, rehearse the key points and findings of your research and think about points you can make to initiate the discussion and keep it going.
Develop questions you can ask to initiate the discussion and keep it going. As you approach the end of the discussion period, ask participants to: Summarize the discussion.
Draw conclusions from the collective group discussion.
Keep the presentation interesting, professional, and focused on the topic. APA format is expected, and references should be cited.
For the participants:
Those not assigned to present this week should participate in all Grand Round Discussions. Here are some guidelines for participation:
Prepare for the discussion by reading the presenters’ submission.
Keep your participation at the level of critical thinking—analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating. Make connections between what you are learning in this course and what you already know.
Make comparisons and challenge points of view. Interact with both presenters and other students.
Add to the experience using what you might have read about the topic or experienced personally.
Be prepared to substantiate your points of view.
At the end of the week, be prepared to summarize or draw conclusions from the presentation experience.
Submission Details:
Name your Microsoft PowerPoint presentation
This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by Saturday, June 3, 2017.
To support your work, use your course textbook readings and the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation for this assignment by Wednesday, June 7, 2017.
For this assignment, you will complete an iHuman case study based on the course objectives and weekly content. iHuman cases emphasize core learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout your nurse practitioner program, you will use the iHuman case studies to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessments and diagnostic skills and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.
The iHuman assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the iHuman cases may be present in the quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam.
Click here for information on how to access and navigate iHuman. This week, complete the case titled “Amy Sandberg.”
Apply information from the iHuman Case Study to answer the following questions:
What is the CC in this case study? What are important questions to ask the patient to formulate the history of present illness and what did the patient tell you?
What components of the physical exam are important to review in this case? What are pertinent positive and negative physical exam findings to help you formulate your diagnosis?
Which differential diagnosis is to be considered with this case study? What was your final diagnosis?
