INTRODUCTION
Anatomists often use the analogy of a house to explain the human body, with skeletal systems, respiratory systems, and circulatory systems represented as a home’s framing structure, ventilation, and piping, respectively. Such analogies further emphasize the point that relationships between systems can result in complications when issues arise in one system.
With hundreds of diseases that can impact the brain, spine, and nerves, neurological disorders represent a complicated array of issues that present significant health concerns. Disorders such as strokes and Parkinson’s disease not only affect the nervous system, however; they can have secondary impacts in other areas.
This week, you examine fundamental concepts of neurological disorders. You explore common disorders that impact this system and you apply the key terms and concepts that help communicate the pathophysiological nature of these issues to patients.
Note: You will also begin using this course’s primary resource, Lecturio. The Lecturio platform will contain assigned resources and interactive activities to assist you in your study of the themes for each week and in preparation for each week’s assessments. This course will require you to be self-directed in reviewing the assigned resources within the Lecturio platform for each week. Engaging in the Lecturio platform as the primary resource for this course is a requirement and will assist you in completing the course assessments.
What’s Happening This Week?
What do I have to do? When do I have to do it?
Review your Learning Resources in Lecturio Days 1–7, Week 7
Lecturio Practice Quiz Complete by Day 7 of Week 7
Neurological Disorders MindMap Complete by Day 7 of Week 7
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
Analyze concepts and principles of pathophysiology across the lifespan
2) Neurology MindMap – Chose one of the topic and create your Mindmap. This will help you get ready for the Final Exam.
To earn full points, here are some tips:
For pathophysiology > include three full sentences
For risk factors > include three risk factors
For differential diagnosis > include three differential diagnoses
For the Mind Maps – Only the completed template is required. A title page, paper, conclusion, reference page are NOT required.
See the attached MindMap template.
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Concept Map Template-2.docx
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
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
BY DAY 7 OF WEEK 7
Submit your MindMap Template by Day 7 of Week 7.
Supplementary Resources
Note: These readings are intended to serve as supplementary to the Lecturio content provided in this course. Please refer/review these supplementary resources should you need help in reinforcing concepts and in preparation for completing this week’s Assessments.
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
Rubric
NURS_6501_Week 3, 5, 7, 9_Mind Map Assignment_Rubric
NURS_6501_Week 3, 5, 7, 9_Mind Map Assignment_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
20 pts
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3) What are other potential diagnosis that present in a similar way to this diagnosis (differentials)?
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.
17 to >14.0 pts
Good
The response accurately describes the potential diagnoses that present in a similar way to the diagnosis provided.
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.
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.
20 pts
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome5) What treatment options would you consider? Include possible referrals and medications.
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.
17 to >14.0 pts
Good
The response accurately describes the treatment options they would consider. They response accurately describes potential referrals and medications.
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.
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.
20 pts
Total Points: 100
Comments from Customer
For the Mind Maps – Only the completed template is required. A title page, paper, conclusion, reference page are NOT required.
please adhere to the rubric and instruction.
