· 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
NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
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
· 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
NURS_6501_Week 3, 5, 7, 9_Mind Map Assignment_Rubric
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NURS_6501_Week 3, 5, 7, 9_Mind Map Assignment_Rubric
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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20 pts
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3) What are other potential diagnosis that present in a similar way to this diagnosis (differentials)?
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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.
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17 to >14.0 pts
Good
The response accurately describes the potential diagnoses that present in a similar way to the diagnosis provided.
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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.
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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.
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20 pts
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome5) What treatment options would you consider? Include possible referrals and medications.
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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.
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17 to >14.0 pts
Good
The response accurately describes the treatment options they would consider. They response accurately describes potential referrals and medications.
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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.
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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.
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20 pts
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Total Points: 100
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Concept Map Template
Primary Diagnosis: ___________________________________________________________
1. Describe the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis in your own words. What are the patient’s risk factors for this diagnosis?
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Pathophysiology of Primary Diagnosis
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Causes
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Risk Factors (genetic/ethnic/physical)
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2. 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?
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Signs and Symptoms – Common presentation
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How does the diagnosis impact each body system? Complications?
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3. What are other potential diagnosis that present in a similar way to this diagnosis (differentials)?
4. What diagnostic tests or labs would you order to rule out the differentials for this patient or confirm the primary diagnosis?
5. What treatment options would you consider? Include possible referrals and medications.
