Neurological Case Scenarios

Order Custom Essay Now!

Order description:
Neurological Case Scenarios

Complete the following scenarios by answering the questions focusing on the pathophysiological processes. Use APA format citations and references. Submit your answers in the designated discussion forum in Blackboard by Friday 3/16 @11:59 pm MST, and then respond to a minimum of two peer postings by 3/19@ 11:59 pm MST. You cannot view others postings until you post. Last minute postings are not acceptable.

Ms. Windsong suffered a head injury from a motor vehicle accident. She injured her right ear, her right occipital lobe, her right temporal lobe, and parts of her diencephalon. She has the following sensory deficits: hyposmia, inability to hear high-frequency sounds, and bilateral left hemianopia. Explain what these sensory deficits are and why they occurred.

Neurological Case Scenarios

Order Custom Essay Now!

A 32-year-old woman is seen in the emergency department complaining of a severe headache and nausea. She reports a history of headaches off and on for the past several months, typically unilaterally and without warning. In addition, she reports that the headaches occur at varying times of the day. Based on this brief history, the physician suspects that the woman may suffer from:
1. CPH
2. Tension type headaches (TTHs)
3. Migraine headaches
4. Cluster headaches
Briefly explain the pathophysiology for each of the above and rationale for your answer.
A new mother and father find out that their child is diagnosed with PKU. You are asked to counsel them regarding the treatment of their child’s disease. What would you say as the family nurse practitioner?

Rubric Detail

A rubric lists grading criteria that instructors use to evaluate student work. Your instructor linked a rubric to this item and made it available to you. Select Grid View or List View to change the rubric’s layout.
Content
Name: Pathophysiology Case Study Grading Rubric

Grid View
List View

Failing Unsatisfactory to marginally satisfactory Satisfactory to above expectations
Pathophysiolgy Described
Points:
1 (2%)
Missing or demonstrates lack of understanding of pathophysiological processes.

Points:
5 (10%)
Somewhat inadequate, missing parts of pathophysiological process.

Points:
10 (20%)
Full detail and depth of pathophysiology utilized when answering questions.
Answers all components of the cases
Points:
1 (2%)
Does not answer case questions, lack of understanding demonstrated.

Points:
10 (20%)
Partially answers questions question, 1 or 2 components are missing or inadequate.

Points:
20 (40%)
Answers all components of each case correctly, demonstrating understanding.
Peer Responses
Points:
1 (2%)
Limited peer response. Superficial and lacks meaningful discussion.

Points:
5 (10%)
Peer responses is thoughtful but lacks outside citation/reference.

Points:
10 (20%)
Contains thoughtful and applicable pathophysiology content and used outside medical /nursing resources to provide additional information on the discussion of topic.
Cites appropriate professional references for position in addition to the course texts, Grammar and APA format
Points:
1 (2%)
Does not submit posts that are in complete sentences. Or three or more of the complete sentences are grammatically incorrect. Or the entire post contains greater than 5 spelling errors. Does not use APA format

Points:
5 (10%)
Does not submit posts that are in complete sentences. Or one or more of the complete sentences are grammatically incorrect. Or the entire post contains greater than 3 spelling errors. APA is used but not correct.

Points:
10 (20%)
Submits posts that have no grammatically incorrect sentences and/or only one spelling error. Use APA format correctly.
Name:Pathophysiology Case Study Grading Rubric