NR305 Health Assessment for the Practicing
Week 2 Assignment
Lifestyle
and Health Practices Profile Guidelines
Purpose
This
assignment is to help you gain insight regarding the influence of an
individual's lifestyle and health-related practices, on their opportunities for
health promotion. You are to obtain a lifestyle and health practices profile
using yourself as the client, and then practice analyzing the data to formulate
a health promotion nursing diagnosis.
Course
Outcomes
This
assignment enables the student to meet the following Course Outcomes.
CO1:
Utilize prior knowledge of theories and principles of nursing and related
disciplines to explain expected client behaviors, while differentiating between
normal findings, variations, and abnormalities. (PO #1)
CO5:
Explore the professional responsibilities involved in conducting a
comprehensive health assessment and provide appropriate documentation. (PO #6)
Points
This
assignment is worth a total of 200 points.
Due Date
The
Lifestyle and Health Practices Profile is to be submitted at the end of Week 2.
Disclaimer
When
completing a Lifestyle and Health Profile on an actual client, it is essential
that the information is accurate and all areas are addressed. **Please note
that for this assignment, a few sections containing sensitive information have
been marked optional.** This assignment will only be shared for
academic-related purposes, and will not be seen by your classmates. However, if
you wish to leave any of the areas marked "option to not respond"
blank, points will not be deducted. All areas not marked as optional must be
completed for full credit. Contact your instructor if you have any questions or
concerns.
Directions
Download
the required NR305 Week 2 Personal Lifestyle Form March19 (Links to an external
site.). You will document your responses to the profile using this MS Word
document.
Complete
the Life and Health Practices Profile, using yourself as the client. Please
document your responses professionally, as you would in a client's actual
health record. Provide enough information to have answered the questions
completely. For clarity, write full sentences in your documentation. To receive
full credit, all questions must be addressed, except for those indicated as
optional. If a question does not apply to you, please indicate this in the
findings as "N/A".
Once you
have completed the profile, type your answers to the three questions listed
under the form. APA format is not a requirement, however, please write in
paragraph form when appropriate. Sentence structure, spelling, and grammar are
important.
You are
required to complete the form using the productivity tools required by
Chamberlain University, which is Microsoft Office Word 2013 (or later version),
or Windows and Office 2011 (or later version) for MAC. You must save the file
in the ".docx" format. Do NOT save as Word Pad. A later version of
the productivity tool includes Office 365, which is available to Chamberlain
students for FREE by downloading from the student portal at
http://my.chamberlain.edu (Links to an external site.). Click on the envelope
at the top of the page.
Save the
completed form by clicking on Save as and add your last name to the file name,
for example, NR305_W2_Personal_ Lifestyle_Form_Smith.
Submit the
completed form to the Lifestyle and Health Practices Profile form by Sunday,
11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 2. Please post questions about this assignment
to the Q & A Forums so the entire class may view the answers.
NR305 Health Assessment for the Practicing
Week 4 Assignment
Patient
Teaching Plan
Purpose
To create a
Patient Teaching Plan aimed at educating a specific patient population about a
specific health topic. This plan will be used to develop a Visual Teaching Tool
in a future assignment.
Course
Outcomes
This
assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
CO 2:
Recognize the influence that developmental stages have on physical, psychosocial,
cultural, and spiritual functioning. (PO #1)
CO 4:
Identify teaching/learning needs from the health history of an individual. (PO
#2)
Due Date
Patient
Teaching Plan assignment is due Sunday of Week 4 at 11:59 MT.
Points
This assignment
is worth 125 points.
Background
Information
NR305
focuses on nursing assessment, and the identification of opportunities to
prevent disease and improve health of patients. An important professional role
for nurses is to provide teaching to patients based on knowledge deficits
identified during assessment.
Prior to
beginning this assignment, follow the link to read the article below. The
information related to adult learning and barriers to understanding will be
helpful when planning how to best educate your selected population.
Beagley, L.
(2011). Educating patients: Understanding barriers, learning styles, and
teaching techniques. Journal of Paranesthesia Nursing, 26(5), 331-337. permalink
(Links to an external site.)
Directions
Please read
all directions carefully before you begin.
Click to
download the Patient Teaching Plan Form (Links to an external site.).
Type your
answers directly into this Word document and submit. The use of correct
terminology, grammar, and spelling is important! Any references and citations
used should be written in APA format. Please utilize in-text citations when
appropriate, and list all references in the space provided at the end of the
worksheet.
You are
required to complete the form using the productivity tools required by Chamberlain
University, which is Microsoft Office Word 2013 (or later version), or Windows
and Office 2011 (or later version) for MAC. You must save the file in the
".docx" format. Do NOT save as Word Pad. A later version of the
productivity tool includes Office 365, which is available to Chamberlain
students for FREE by downloading from the student portal at
http://my.chamberlain.edu (Links to an external site.). Click on the envelope
at the top of the page.
Health
Topic: Decide WHAT you would like to teach. Describe in detail why this is an
important topic for patient education. Use evidence from the textbook, lesson
or an outside scholarly source to support your rationale.
Select from
the following health topics to complete your Patient Teaching Project:
Stress and
Time Management
Self-Care
(can choose a specific self-care activity)
Prevention
of Hazards at Work
Bicycle
Safety
Ergonomics
(related to work, posture)
Skin Cancer
Prevention
Healthy
Eating
Exercise/Physical
Activity
Suicide
Human
Trafficking
Eating
Disorders
Substance
Abuse (Opioid, Alcohol, Nicotine)
Depression
Palliative
Care/Hospice Care
Population
and Setting: Once you have selected a topic, you must decide WHO you will be
teaching and WHERE the education will take place. (i.e., teaching a classroom
of middle school students; teaching community members at a local health fair)
Learning
Barriers: Refer to the assigned article: Educating patients: Understanding
barriers, learning styles, and teaching techniques for information related to
learning barriers and other teaching considerations. Barriers might be
cultural, physical, educational, or environmental. You may also want to
consider the developmental stages of your selected population.
Example:
The
population in this community is known to have a low-literacy level, therefore
clear pictures and graphics will be utilized to assist with understanding.
Learning
Objectives: Write three specific learning objectives your Visual Teaching Tool
will address. Begin each objective with "At the end of this education, the
learner will ..." Use an action verb to finish the sentence (i.e., list,
demonstrate, describe, define, identify).
Example:
At the end
of this education, the learner will be able to demonstrate the proper way to
wear a bike helmet.
At the end
of this education, the learner will be able to describe how to perform a breast
self-exam.
At the end
of this education, the learner will be able to list three benefits of regular
physical activity.
Evaluation:
Write a paragraph describing how you could evaluate whether your visual
teaching tool was successful and met the learning objectives. Consider the
population's abilities and the setting.
NR305 Health Assessment for the Practicing
Week 4 Assignment
Visual
Teaching Tool
Purpose
To utilize
the Patient Teaching Plan (developed in a prior assignment) to create a Visual
Teaching Tool to educate the selected patient population about the selected
health topic.
Course
Outcomes
This
assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
CO 2:
Recognize the influence that developmental stages have on physical,
psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual functioning. (PO #1)
CO 4:
Identify teaching/learning needs from the health history of an individual. (PO
#2)
Due Date
Visual
Teaching Tool assignment is due Sunday of Week 4 at 11:59 MT.
Points
This
assignment is worth 75 points
Select an
Option to Complete this Assignment
There are 3
options for creating your Visual Teaching Tool. Be sure to choose a format that
makes sense for your selected topic, population, and setting. For example, if
will be teaching adults at a health fair, then an educational brochure would be
an appropriate choice. You must use the Patient Teaching Plan you have
developed in this course to create your Visual Teaching Tool.
Option #1 -
Power Point
Directions:
Create a
6-8 slide Power Point presentation for your selected population setting.
The goal of
this Power Point Presentation is to address the three learning outcomes you
developed in the Patient Teaching Plan. Once the learner has viewed your Power
Point, all three of the learning objectives should have been met.
For
Example:
If a
learning objective in the teaching plan is: “At the end of this education, the
learner will be able to demonstrate the proper way to wear a bike helmet,” then
there should be content in your Power Point related to how to properly wear a
bike helmet.
Tips for a
great Power Point presentation:
Be
creative! Choose a design (from the design tab of the PowerPoint presentation)
to enhance visual appeal.
Incorporate
graphics, clip art, or photographs to increase interest.
Use words
and phrases suitable for your selected population.
Avoid
writing paragraphs. Use simple sentences and bullet points.
Cite all
sources used to create the educational content with (author, year).
Proofread
for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.
Option #2 -
Educational Brochure (Using Microsoft Word)
Directions:
Open
Microsoft Word, and select create a New document.
Under the
Education option, select Education Brochure. This will provide you with a blank
tri-fold brochure template. You can change the design, insert graphics, and
create text as you wish.
The goal of
this Educational Brochure is to address the three learning outcomes you
developed in the Patient Teaching Plan. Once the learner has viewed your
Educational Brochure, all three of the learning objectives should have been
met.
For
Example:
If a
learning objective in the Patient Teaching Plan is: “At the end of this education,
the learner will be able to demonstrate the proper way to wear a bike helmet,”
then there should be content in your Educational Brochure related to how to
properly wear a bike helmet.
Tips for a
great educational brochure:
For
Example:
Be creative!
Choose a design (from the design tab of the PowerPoint presentation) to enhance
visual appeal.
Incorporate
graphics, clip art, or photographs to increase interest.
Use words
and phrases suitable for your selected population.
Avoid
writing paragraphs. Use simple sentences and bullet points.
Cite all
sources used to create the educational content with (author, year).
Proofread
for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.
Option #3 -
Infographic (Using a free Canva Account)
Directions:
Need visual
- give students ideas what to amin for
If you are
tech savvy and feeling creative - create an infographic! Infographics are a way
to communicate information visually, through a combination of text and
graphics. Infographics have become a popular way to present facts and ideas in
an efficient, yet effective way. Healthcare related organizations, like as the
CDC, regularly use infographics to assist individuals with limited background
understand health-related topics. This form of education can be helpful for
patient populations with low-literacy levels, or to simplify a complex topic.
Perform a web search to learn more about infographics, view examples, and
understand how they are utilized.
The goal of
this Infographic is to address the three learning outcomes you developed in the
Patient Teaching Plan. Once the learner has viewed your Infographic, all three
of the learning objectives should have been met.
For
Example:
If a
learning objective in the Patient Teaching Plan is: “At the end of this
education, the learner will be able to demonstrate the proper way to wear a
bike helmet,” then there should be content in your Infographic related to how to
properly wear a bike helmet.
Follow this
link https://www.canva.com/create/infographics/ (Links to an external site.) to
the Canva website, and sign up for a free account.
Please note
that there are options on this website that require payment. You should be able
to create your infographic without spending money or providing any payment
information. Choose graphics and designs that are free of charge
There are
sample infographics on the website to get you started, and a Help section if
you have questions. You can also perform a web search to find examples of
infographic designs. Faculty are not able to provide technical support for
Canva.
You will be
able to start an infographic, save it to your account, and edit it later.
When your
infographic is complete, you will need to download and save to your computer in
order to submit to Canvas for grading. Select the PNG (recommended) saving
option.
Tips for a
great infographic:
Be
creative! Select an eye-catching design to enhance visual appeal.
Incorporate
graphics, clip art, or photographs to increase interest.
Use words
and phrases suitable for your selected population.
Avoid
writing paragraphs. Use simple sentences and bullet points.
Cite all
sources used to create the educational content with (author, year).
Proofread
for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.
NR305 Health Assessment for the Practicing
Week 6 Assignment
Physical
Examination Video Demonstration
Course
Outcomes
This
assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
(CO #1) Utilize
prior knowledge of theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines
to explain expected client behaviors, while differentiating between normal
findings, variations, and abnormalities. (PO #1)
(CO #3)
Utilize effective communication when performing a health assessment. (PO #3)
Points
This
assignment is worth a total of 200 points.
Due Date
Physical
Examination Video Demonstration assignment is due Sunday end of Week 6 at 11:59
MT.
Directions
Create a
video demonstrating a complete physical examination on a volunteer adult (18
years of age or older) participant. This video should be no longer than 15
minutes.
Follow this
link Physical Examination Video Demonstration Outline (Links to an external
site.) for an outline of the required elements of the physical examination.
Perform the physical examination in the order that is written on this outline.
(This is meant to be a general physical examination. Skills that are not
included on the outline do not need to be in your video.)
You may
record your video in Kaltura (available to you in the course) or you may use
your own phone or other digital camera device. ALL videos must be uploaded to
Kaltura in the course shell for submission. Follow this link for step-by-step
directions on how to do this: How to Produce, Upload, and Submit a Video (Links
to an external site.) (These instructions are also found in the Program
Resources.)
You will
need a stethoscope and a pen light to complete this examination.
Adult
participant must remain covered at all times for privacy purposes. Suggested
attire for adult participant: tank top and shorts. Instructor must be able to
have a clear view of stethoscope placement on the torso. Auscultating over a
shirt is acceptable for the purposes of this video. It is suggested that the
student wear nursing scrubs and/or a lab coat. Business casual dress is also
acceptable.
Video
should be filmed in a private area with minimal distractions to enhance the
evaluator’s ability to hear and see clearly.
You may not
use notes or take notes during this assessment. State your findings within the
video.
To begin
the video:
Student
scans area with camera to show that notes are not being used (i.e., taped to
walls, on a table)
Student
states in front of camera: “My name is [First and Last Name of Student] and
this is my physical examination assignment for NR 305.”
Participant
states in front of camera: “My name is [First and Last Name of Adult
Participant] and I give my permission for this assessment to be recorded and
submitted to Chamberlain College of Nursing for grading purposes.”
Video
should be recorded all at once. Please do not edit in any way. If you realize
you have forgotten to assess an area, you may add it at the end of the video
before you stop recording.
Important:
DO NOT publish your video, as the video will then be publicly available. The
video must remain in your My Media library and ONLY be submitted to the
assignment for instructor review as instructed. Please follow the linked
instructions to ensure you do not publish for public view in the course.
Relax! You
are a highly skilled registered nurse! This assignment is meant to be a
“refresher” for practice; and to provide for you with the opportunity to
revisit, and improve upon, skills that you may not use regularly. Prior to
recording, refer to your textbook to review proper technique for the required
skills.
