Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions NURS 6531

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Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions

Because cardiovascular conditions are preventable and manageable, it is important that the advanced practice nurse use both their understanding of the cardiovascular system and the impact of patient factors and behaviors that might increase patient risk of such conditions. This critical information can guide you in immediately identifying signs and symptoms that can inform differential diagnoses and lead to identification of appropriate treatment options and a treatment plan. Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions NURS 6531

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For this Case Study Assignment, you will analyze an i-Human simulation case study about an adult patient with a cardiovascular condition. Based on the patient’s information, you will formulate a differential diagnosis, evaluate treatment options, and create an appropriate treatment plan for the patient. Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions NURS 6531

To prepare:

  • Review this week’s Learning Resources. Consider how to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with cardiovascular conditions.
  • Access i-Human from this week’s Learning Resources and review this week’s i-Human case study. Based on the provided patient information, think about the health history you would need to collect from the patient. Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions NURS 6531
  • Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. Reflect on how the results would be used to make a diagnosis.
  • Identify three to five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient.
  • Consider the patient’s diagnosis. Think about clinical guidelines that might support this diagnosis.Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions NURS 6531
  • Develop a treatment plan for the patient that includes health promotion and patient education strategies for patients with cardiovascular conditions.

Assignment

As you interact with this week’s i-Human patient, complete the assigned case study. For guidance on using i-Human, refer to the i-Human Graduate Programs Help link within the i-Human platform.

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What’s Coming Up in Week 5?

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Next week, you will complete the next Knowledge Check which covers the topics from Weeks 4 and 5 of Module 2. Refer to the Week 5 Knowledge Check Assignment for further details related to the topics covered. Plan your time accordingly.

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Week 5

Week 4: Evaluation and Management of Cardiovascular Conditions

Many of the factors that contribute to cardiovascular conditions are preventable or manageable. Addressing the modifiable risk factors and adopting healthier lifestyle habits early in life can dramatically reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular conditions. Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions NURS 6531 The advanced practice nurse plays an important role in educating and advising their patients about ways to reduce modifiable risk factors, as well as encouraging and supporting their efforts. Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions NURS 6531

However, if cardiovascular conditions are left unmanaged, patients may suffer from serious complications. When evaluating patients, it is important to consider individual patient factors and behaviors that might increase patient risk of conditions, such as hypertension. Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions NURS 6531 There are also other conditions that require advanced practice nurses to use appropriate and critical thinking to correctly diagnose cardiovascular or other vascular-related conditions.  Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions NURS 6531For this reason, as the advanced practice nurse caring for patients, it is critical that you immediately identify signs and symptoms of blood clots and other cardiovascular conditions. Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions NURS 6531

For this week, you will analyze an i-Human simulation case study about an adult patient with a cardiovascular condition. Based on the patient’s information, you will formulate a differential diagnosis, evaluate treatment options, and create an appropriate treatment plan for the patient. Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions NURS 6531

Learning Objectives

Students will:

  • Formulate differential diagnoses for adult patients with cardiovascular conditions
  • Analyze pattern recognition in adult patient diagnoses
  • Analyze the role of patient information in differential diagnosis Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions NURS 6531
  • Evaluate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options for adult patients
  • Create an appropriate treatment plan that includes health education and follow-up care

Learning Resources

Required Readings (click to expand/reduce)

Buttaro, T. M., Trybulski, J., Polgar-Bailey, P., & Sandberg-Cook, J. (2021). Primary care: Interprofessional collaborative practice (6th ed.). Elsevier.

  • Part 4, “Office Emergencies” (pp. 180–229)
    • Chapter 25, “Bradycardia and Tachycardia”
    • Chapter 30, “Hypotension” Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions NURS 6531
  • Part 11, “Evaluation and Management of Cardiovascular Disorders” (pp. 526–646)
    • Chapter 103, “Heart Failure”
    • Chapter 104, “Hypertension
  • Part 21, “Evaluation and Management of Hematologic Disorders” (pp. 1336–1387)

Carey, R. M., Muntner, P., Bosworth, H. B., & Whelton, P. K. (2018). Prevention and control of hypertension: JACC Health Promotion Series. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 72(11), 1278–1293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2018.07.008

Jeemon, P., Gupta, R., Onen, C., Adler, A., Gaziano, T. A., Prabhakaran, D., & Poulter, N. (2017). Management of hypertension and dyslipidemia for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. In D. T. Jamison, R. Nugent, H. Gelband, S. Horton, P. Jha, R. Laxminarayan, & C. N. Mock (Eds.), Cardiovascular, respiratory, and related disorders (3rd ed.). The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/The World Bank. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK525163/ Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions NURS 6531

Yancy, C. W., Jessup, M., Bozkurt, B., Butler, J., Casey, D. E., Jr., Colvin, M. M., Drazner, M. H., Filippatos, G. S., Fonarow, G. C., Givertz, M. M., Hollenberg, S. M., Lindenfeld, J., Masoudi, F. A., McBride, P. E., Peterson, P. N., Stevenson, L. W., & Westlake, C. (2017). 2017 ACC/AHA/HFSA focused update of the 2013 ACCF/AHA guideline for the management of heart failure: A report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association task force on clinical practice guidelines and the Heart Failure Society of America. Circulation, 136(6), e137–e161. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000509

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. (n.d.). High blood pressure: Also known as hypertension. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/high-blood-pressure Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions NURS 6531

Nurse.org. (2020). How to read an electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG). https://nurse.org/articles/how-to-read-an-ECG-or-EKG-electrocardiogram/

Healio: Learn the Heart. (n.d.). ECG basics. https://www.healio.com/cardiology/learn-the-heart/ecg-review/ecg-interpretation-tutorial/introduction-to-the-ecg Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions NURS 6531

Required Media (click to expand/reduce)

Cardiovascular
Dr. Nancy Hadley discusses cardiovascular disorders/conditions and what to look for as you assess your patient. (25m)

i-Human Patients. (2020). https://ih2.i-human.com/users/sign_in

MedCram – Medical Lectures Explained CLEARLY. (2017a, July 9). ECG interpretation made easy – how to read a 12 lead EKG systematically! [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/EMmjwgwHkO0

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 15 minutes. Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions NURS 6531

Medcram – Medical Lectures Explained CLEARLY. (2017c, November 19). Hypertension guidelines explained clearly – 2017 HTN guidelines [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg3Z3dFf5c0

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 9 minutes.

Simple Nursing. (2019b, August 21). Myocardial infarction (heart attack) for nursing & NCLEX [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3hMgkwjZs&feature=youtu.be

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 25 minutes. Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions NURS 6531

i-Human Patients. (2020a). i-Human case player [Interactive media]

NRNP_6531_Week4_Assignment_Rubric

Novice Competent Proficient
HPI statement
Points Range: 0 (0%) – 5 (5%)
Poorly written HPI statement. Incomplete ideas and sentences. Lacks basic history taking skills
Points Range: 6 (6%) – 10 (10%)
Well written HPI statement but may be missing 1-2 key components from the historyAssignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions NURS 6531
Points Range: 11 (11%) – 15 (15%)
Clearly written HPI statement with comprehensive information gathering from case questions.
History
Points Range: 0 (0%) – 6 (6%)
Incomplete history missing 3 or more aspects of the OLDCARDS critical to patient’s diagnosis.
Points Range: 7 (7%) – 8 (8%)
Fairly complete history covering most of the requirements but may be missing 1-2 aspects of OLDCARDS critical to patient’s diagnosis.
Points Range: 9 (9%) – 10 (10%)
Complete history covering all critical components of a focus exam. Includes all aspects of OLDCARDS
Physical Exam
Points Range: 0 (0%) – 6 (6%)
Incomplete physical examination. May be missing 3 or more key exam findings that are critical to patient’s diagnosis.
Points Range: 7 (7%) – 8 (8%)
Fairly complete physical examination but may be missing 1-2 key exam findings critical to patient’s diagnosis.
Points Range: 9 (9%) – 10 (10%)
Complete physical examination covering all critical components of a focus exam.
Testing
Points Range: 0 (0%) – 6 (6%)
Includes 3 or more inappropriate exams or tests. May include contraindicated testing.
Points Range: 7 (7%) – 8 (8%)
Tests ordered are generally apprropriate. May include 1-2 unnecessary exams or tests.
Points Range: 9 (9%) – 10 (10%)
Tests that are ordered are appropriate for patient and cost effective.
Differential Diagnosis Summary
Points Range: 0 (0%) – 9 (9%)
Primary diagnosis may be wrong.Differential diagnosis list too brief and inconclusive. May be missing 3 or more critical components.
Points Range: 10 (10%) – 14 (14%)
Correct primary diagnosis identified. Well written differential diagnoses. May be missing 1-2 critical components. Priority list may be out of order Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions NURS 6531
Points Range: 15 (15%) – 20 (20%)
Primary diagnosis identified. Clearly written differential diagnoses.
Plan for patient
Points Range: 0 (0%) – 15 (15%)
Poorly written plan. May be missing 3 or more key issues that are critical to patient’s diagnosis.
Points Range: 16 (16%) – 25 (25%)
Well written plan but may be missing 1-2 key issues critical to patient’s diagnosis.
Points Range: 26 (26%) – 30 (30%)
Clearly written plan covering all critical components for patient’s final diagnosis.
Exercises
Points Range: 0 (0%) – 2 (2%)
Correctly answered 0-69% of the clinical questions.
Points Range: 3 (3%) – 4 (4%)
Correctly answered 70-89% of the clinical questions.
Points Range: 0 (0%) – 5 (5%)
Correctly answered 90-100% of the clinical questions.
Total Points: 100

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