Week 1 discussion
Discussion: Pediatric Health-Care Services
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, July 29, 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, August 2, 2017.
Using your course textbook readings and the South University
Online Library, perform research on the following:
Sources of pediatric primary care in the United States
Current status of pediatric health-care services in the
United States
Barriers to health care for children in the United States
After completing your research, answer the following
questions:
What are the sources of pediatric primary care in the United
States? Are these sources sufficient for providing health-care services to the
pediatric population? Why or why not?
Are there certain pediatric populations that lack access to
health-care services? Why?
What are the barriers to children in accessing health-care
services in the United States? Why do these barriers exist?
Week 2 discussion
Discussion: iHuman Case Study - Developmental Assessment and
Biological Functioning
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, August 5, 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, August 9, 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.
Here you can view information on how to access and navigate
iHuman.
This week, complete the iHuman case titled “Buddy (Theodore,
Jr.) VE.”
Apply information from the iHuman Case Study to answer the
following questions:
Why is developmental assessment essential in the provision
of primary care for infants, children, and adolescents, and what are the
essential components of this assessment on the basis of a child’s age?
Which tools will you use to assess specific components of
development (such as speech, motor skills, social skills, etc.)? Which tools do
you think are the most accurate in assessing the developmental components and
why?
Which components would you consider in assessing the basic
biological functioning and well-being of your pediatric patients? Why are these
components important in providing primary health-care services to children?
Week 3 discussion
Discussion: MedU Case Study - Developmental Evaluation and
Screening
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, August 12, 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, August 16, 2017.
For this assignment, you will complete a MedU case study
based on the course objectives and weekly content. MedU cases emphasize core
learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout
your nurse practitioner program, you will use the MedU 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 MedU assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic
way to enhance your learning. Material from the MedU cases may be present in
the quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam.
Click here for information on how to access and navigate
MedU.
This week, complete the MedU case titled “FmCase 2: Infant
well-child (2, 6, and 9 months) - Asia.”
Apply information from the MedU Case Study to answer the
following questions:
Discuss the history that you would take on this child in
preparation for the well-child visit. Include questions regarding her growth and
development that are appropriate for her age.
Describe the developmental tool to be used for Asia, its
reliability and validity and how Asia scored developmentally on this tool. Is
she developmentally appropriate for her age?
What immunizations will Asia be given at this visit; what is
the patient education and follow-up?
Week 4 discussion
Discussion: iHuman Case Study - HEENT and Respiratory
Infections
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, August 19, 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, August 23, 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.
Here you can view information on how to access and navigate
iHuman.
This week, complete the iHuman case titled “Katherine
Harris.”
Apply information from the iHuman Case Study to answer the
following questions:
Do you recommend a limited or an involved use of antibiotics
in treatment of these diseases and other unconfirmed bacterial illnesses and
why? What are the standards regarding the use of antibiotics in pediatric
population, and what assessment findings would warrant prescribing an
antibiotic for Asthma symptoms?
Using national guidelines and evidence-based literature,
develop an Asthma Action Plan for this patient.
Do the etiology, diagnosis, and management of a child who is
wheezing vary according to the child’s age? Why or why not? Which objective of
the clinical findings will guide your diagnosis? Why? When is a chest x-ray
indicated in this case?
Week 5 discussion
Discussion: iHuman Case Study - Cardiovascular and Hematologic
Disorders in Children
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, August 26, 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, August 30, 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.
Here you can view information on how to access and navigate
iHuman.
This week, complete the iHuman case titled “Robert Ross.”
Apply information from the iHuman Case Study to answer the
following questions:
Robert Ross is a 17 year-old male who presents with acute
chest pain, palpitations, fever and malaise. He has had symptoms suggestive of
a viral syndrome for the past week, but otherwise has no significant past
medical history.
What questions would you ask to gather important diagnostic
information?
How would you diagnose and manage this 17 year old male
whose symptoms include palpitations, fever and malaise?
Which diagnostic studies would you recommend for this
patient. Include the rationale for ALL diagnostics and Labs?
What physical exam findings and diagnostic results would be
concerning to you and why? What would be three differentials in this case?
Identify additional life threatening diagnoses that must be considered when a
patient presents with acute chest pain.
What is the treatment (including rationale) for Robert and
education for the family?
Week 6 discussion
Discussion: iHuman Case Study - Common Pediatric Illnesses
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, September 2, 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, September 6, 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.
Here you can view information on how to access and navigate
iHuman.
This week, complete the iHuman case titled “Samantha Graves,
Gastroenteritis”.
Apply information from the iHuman Case Study to answer the
following questions:
Which essential questions will you ask a pediatric patient
or his or her caregiver when the presenting complaint is bloody diarrhea? Will
these questions vary depending upon the child’s age? Why or why not? What
clinical or historical findings will indicate the need for diagnostic studies
and why? Which diagnostic studies will you initially order and why?
What would be three differential diagnoses in this case?
How do the common causes of vomiting differ in infants,
children, and adolescents? What clinical or historical findings will indicate
the need for diagnostic studies and why? Which diagnostic studies will you
initially order and why?
Week 8 discussion
Discussion: iHuman Case Study - Neurological Disorders and
Cognitive Perceptual Problems in Children
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, September 16, 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, September 20, 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.
Here you can view information on how to access and navigate
iHuman.
This week, complete the iHuman case titled “Timoth Adams,
VE”.
Apply information from the iHuman Case Study to answer the
following questions:
What do you believe is your best course of action for this
appointment?
What clinical or historical findings will indicate the need
for diagnostic studies and why? Which diagnostic studies will you initially
order and why?What would be three differentials in this case?
Week 9 discussion
Discussion: Infectious Diseases in Children
The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing
relevant topics for this week on the basis of the course competencies covered.
For this assignment, make sure you post your initial
response to the Discussion Area by Saturday, September 23, 2017.
To support your work, use your course and 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 your classmates. Complete your participation for
this assignment by Wednesday, September 27, 2017.
Using your course and textbook readings and the South
University Online Library, perform research on the following:
Assessment, diagnostic testing, and management of infectious
conditions in a pediatric patient
Differential diagnoses for presentation of symptoms
involving infectious diseases in pediatric patients
After completing your research, consider this scenario:
An eighteen-month-old child, well-known to your practice,
presents with a seven-day history of fever ranging from 101 to 104.7 degrees
Fahrenheit. On the fourth day of the fever, the emergency department had
performed the following tests:
A blood and urine culture
A complete blood count
A comprehensive metabolic panel
The culture reports were found to be negative.
Today, the vitals of the child are the following:
Temperature: 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit
Heart rate: 120 beats/minute
Respiratory rate: 20 breaths/minute
Blood pressure: 90/40
Physical examination of the child indicates the following
positive findings:
Injected conjunctiva
Palmar redness
Magenta-colored lips
Red macula
Excoriating rashes in the diaper area
On the basis of the above information, respond to the
following:
What will be your differential diagnoses for this patient?
What specific physical exam findings support these
differential diagnoses?
Of the differential diagnoses you listed, which would be the
most concerning?
What additional diagnostic tests will you recommend? Why?
What would be your focus for caregiver education?
Week 10 assignment
Discussion: iHuman Case Study - Adolescent Risk Behaviors
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, September 30, 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, October 4, 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.
Here you can view information on how to access and navigate
iHuman.
This week, complete the iHuman case titled “Angela Cotez
VE”.
Apply information from the iHuman Case Study to answer the
following questions:
Describe the evaluation tool and explain why this tool is
essential in the care of the adolescent patient population.
Apply the findings of the scholarly research articles to the
use of this evaluation tool and describe its validity and reliability.
Apply this evaluation tool to a patient situation and
summarize your opinion of the results.
Describe a plan of care for the patient, depending upon the
results.
