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MSN610 Diagnostic Reasoning and Advanced Physical Assessment

Module 1 Assignment

Differential Diagnoses Table

Complete and Submit the Differential Diagnoses Table for Module 1 using information from Stern, S., Cifu, A., and Altkorn, D., (2015). Symptom to Diagnosis.3rd edition to complete the table.

Read  pages 179-183, 341-342, and  Chapters 18 (Fatigue) and 32 (Unintentional Weight Loss). Chapters 18 and 32 can be associated with generalized symptoms i.e. Fever.

This assignment is designed to assist you in the development of differential diagnoses based on the signs/symptoms,and physical findings of specific disease entities. You will also begin examining the commonly used laboratory, radiological and other diagnostic studies to identify the diagnosis (rule in) and/or exclude the diagnosis (rule out).

Within the table there are identified diagnoses listed that may be associated with a chief complaint. You are to complete each column for each disease entity.

The Epidemiology Data includes the population you would see this diagnosis occur i.e. pediatrics, adult females/males, elderly, etc. Condense this information as you would in the “Illness Script” described in the Medical Media software.

List the  subjective data:  that is what a patient may tell you. Also, list the physical findings of that disorder. This is the objective data that you would discover on exam. Then list 3 other differential diagnosis that may present with the same chief complaint to begin grouping pattern recognition.

USE BULLET POINTS. This is not a narrative

Finally, list any diagnostic testing you would use to finalize the diagnosis and the references used to complete the table. All citations should be in APA format. References should be listed at the bottom of the table.

You are to submit the table within CANVAS for each module. This table is to be used as a collective tool throughout the course and may be used to help study for your credentialing exam. This assignment is worth 12 points for each of the 7 modules.

 

MSN610 Diagnostic Reasoning and Advanced Physical Assessment

Module 2 Assignment

Differential Diagnoses Table

Within the table there are identified diagnoses listed that may be associated with a chief complaint. This assignment will focus on additional diagnoses within the Skin, HEENT and Neck body systems.

Read Chapters 14 (Dizziness), 20 (Headache), 29 (Rash) and 30 (Sore Throat) within Stern, Cifu&Altkorn to complete your table.  Use Bullet Points !!

Complete the table and submit to your faculty by the due date.

You are to submit the table within CANVAS for each module. This table is to be used as a collective tool throughout the course and may be used to help study for your credentialing exam.

 

MSN610 Diagnostic Reasoning and Advanced Physical Assessment

Module 3 Assignment

Within the table there are identified diagnoses listed that may be associated with a chief complaint for mental health, substance abuse or seen in the pediatric population. You are to utilize other resources to list the signs/symptoms and physical findings of that disorder. Also include in what patient population this disorder may be seen

READ Chapter 11 (Dementia/Delirium) in Stern, Cifu, and Altkorn.

You will also need to perform a journal search for a peer-reviewed article for each of these diagnoses. WEB MD is NOT acceptable. Document the reference article used beneath the table.

You are to submit the table within CANVAS for each module by the due date. This table is to be used as a collective tool throughout the course and may be used to help study for your credentialing exam.  Remember: BULLET Points Only.

 

MSN610 Diagnostic Reasoning and Advanced Physical Assessment

Module 4 Assignment

Within the table, there are identified diagnoses listed that may be associated with a chief complaint for the cardiovascular and respiratory systems .

Read Chapters 9 (Chest Pain), 15 (Dyspnea), 17 (Edema), 31 (Syncope) and 33 (Wheezing) from Stern, CIFU and Altkorn (2015) to assist in the completion of your table.

Finally, list any diagnostic testing you would use to finalize the diagnosis and the references used to complete the table.

You are to submit the table within CANVAS for each module by the due date. This table is to be used as a collective tool throughout the course and may be used to help study for your credentialing exam.

 

MSN610 Diagnostic Reasoning and Advanced Physical Assessment

Module 5 Assignment

This assignment was locked Apr 18 at 11:59pm.

This assignment will focus on additional diagnoses within Abdomen, Male/Female GU, Female Breast/ Pelvic systems. Complete the table and submit to your faculty by the due date.

You are to read Chapters  3( Abdominal Pain), 13 ( Diarrhea), 19, (GI Bleed), 21 (Hematuria), and 26 ( Jaundice)  within Stern, Cifu and Altkorn (2015) to assist in the completion of the table.

Finally, list any diagnostic testing you would use to finalize the diagnosis and the references used to complete the table.

You are to submit the table within CANVAS for each module. This table is to be used as a collective tool throughout the course and may be used to help study for your credentialing exam.

 

 

 

MSN610 Diagnostic Reasoning and Advanced Physical Assessment

Module 6 Assignment

This assignment will focus on additional diagnoses within Musculoskeletal, Neuro and Endocrine systems. Complete the table and submit to your faculty by the due date.

 

You are to read Chapters  7 (Back Pain), 12 (Diabetes), and 27( Joint Pain) within Stern, Cifu and Altkorn (2015) to assist in the completion of the table.

 

Finally, list any diagnostic testing you would use to finalize the diagnosis and the references used to complete the table.

 

You are to submit the table within CANVAS for each module. This table is to be used as a collective tool throughout the course and may be used to help study for your credentialing exam.

 

 

 

MSN610 Diagnostic Reasoning and Advanced Physical Assessment

Module 7 Assignment

Northern Kentucky University

MSN 610: Diagnostic Reasoning and Advanced Physical Assessment

 

Comprehensive History & Physical Exam

DEMOGRAPHICS

 

Providers Name: ___________________________________ Patient’s Initials: (Data Source)____________________

 

Date of Exam: _______________________________________________________ Patient’s DOB: _______________

 

Chief Complaint:                                                                                         Gender/Sexual Orientation: ____________________

 

History of Present Illness:

 

 

 

Past Medical History:

                Active Problems:

 

 

                Resolved Problems:

                               

 

Previous Hospitalizations:

 

 

Surgical History:

 

 

Allergies:

 

Current Medications:

 

 

 

Social History:

                Living Arrangements:

 

                Occupation:

 

                Environmental Safety:

 

                Smoking:

 

                Alcohol:

 

                Drugs:

 

                Other Non-Prescribed Drugs:

 

Diet:

 

               

 

Family History:

 

Relationship Living or Deceased Age Illnesses Mother       Father       Children       Grandparents

 

 

Preventative Health/ Anticipatory Guidance: (Age Appropriate)

 

Safety Issues:

Screenings:

Immunizations:

 

Review of Systems:

 

General:

 

Skin, Hair, Nails:

 

HEENT:

 

Neck:

 

Cardiovascular:

 

Pulmonary:

 

Abd/GI:

 

Genitourinary/ Gynecology/ Breast

 

Musculoskeletal:

 

Neuro:

 

Endo/Lymphatic:

 

Hematology:

 

Psych:

 

 

Physical Exam  

Patient’s Initials: ________                                                                                                     Date of Exam: _________

 

Vital Signs:                          Temp:                        Pulse:                        BP:                           Resp:      

 

General Appearance:

 

Skin:

 

Head/Face:

 

Ears:

 

Eyes:

 

Nose:

 

Mouth/Throat:

 

Neck:

 

Heart:

 

Lungs:

 

Abdomen:

 

Musculoskeletal:

                Sensory:

 

                Motor:

 

Peripheral Vascular:

 

Neuro:

                Cranial Nerves:

               

                Reflexes:

 

Cognitive Function:                                                                       

 

Problem Presentation/Assessment Statement: (Summary of presenting problems)

 

 

Assessment:  Problem List (As many or as few as needed)

1)

 

2)

 

3)

 

Plan: