iHuman Case Study—Erin Bradley

Assignment 1: iHuman Case Study

—

Erin Bradley

 

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

 

 

To suppor

t 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 cla

ssmates 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

a

spect 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, October 18, 2017

.

 

For this ass

ignment, 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 i

Human 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 a

ssignments 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 “Erin Bradley.”

 

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 c

ase?

 

 

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?

 

Assignment 1 Grading Criteria

 

Maximum

Points

 

History Taking

 

1

 

Physical Exam

 

4.5

 

Differential Diagnoses

 

4.5

 

Total:

 

10

 

 

Assignment 1: iHuman Case Study—Erin Bradley

This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the

course competencies covered.

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, October 18, 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 “Erin Bradley.”

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?

Assignment 1 Grading Criteria

Maximum

Points

History Taking 1

Physical Exam 4.5

Differential Diagnoses 4.5

Total: 10