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NR283 Pathophysiology

Concept Process Assignment Guidelines

Purpose: To integrate and build on basic concepts in support of critical thinking.

Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
CO 1: Correlate lifestyle, environmental, and other influences with changes in levels of wellness. (POs 1

and 7)
CO 2: Explain the pathophysiologic processes of select health conditions. (PO 1)
CO 3: Predict clinical manifestations and complications for select disease processes. (POs 1 and 8)

Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment
Policy applies to this assignment.

Total points possible: 50 points

Preparing the assignment
• Select a pathophysiology concept (i.e., infection, mobility, perfusion, tissue integrity, cognition,

intracranial regulation, hormonal regulation, glucose regulation, fluid and electrolytes, acid-base

balance, cellular regulation, nutrition, gas exchange, pain, immunity, inflammation, elimination,

and thermoregulation) for which you have not previously completed an active learning template

(ALT). Some examples include but are not limited to

o Complete the three areas of the template to describe the pathophysiologic changes that
occur within the body and what care the nurse may provide for clients experiencing the
changes.

• Select a disease process (i.e., myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident, seizure, small bowel

obstruction) from the current organ system you are studying, for which you have not previously

completed an ALT.

o Complete the top three boxes, the Assessment, and Safety Concerns area of the form.

▪ Be prepared to submit, present and/or teach this concept to others, as directed by

your instructor.

▪ In addition, complete as much of the Patient Centered Care area as you are able

based on your own research and/or collaboration with your peers or faculty.

• Create a 1-page analysis describing how the selected Basic Concept ALT relates to the selected

Systems Disorder ALT.

o Be prepared to present and/or submit your paper, as directed by your instructor.

For writing assistance, visit the Writing Center.

Please note that your instructor may provide you with additional assessments in any form to
determine that you fully understand the concepts learned in the review module.

NR283 Pathophysiology

Concept Process Assignment Guidelines

The following provides an example of the Basic Concept ALT to help clarify the assignment guidelines.
NOT FOR STUDENT SUBMISSION

NR283 Pathophysiology

Concept Process Assignment Guidelines

The following provides an example of the System Disorder ALT to help clarify the assignment guidelines.
NOT FOR STUDENT SUBMISSION

NR283 Pathophysiology

Concept Process Assignment Guidelines

The following provides an example of the 1-page Analysis to help clarify the assignment guidelines.
NOT FOR STUDENT SUBMISSION

Since the largest group to experience hip fractures are older adults, the normal changes that occur with aging
place them at higher risk for complications of immobility and surgical repair of the fracture (for example:
decreased muscle mass, decreased bone density, suppressed immune response, and loss of muscle strength and
flexibility).

Immobility after a hip fracture (and surgical repair of the break) contributes to the following undesirable
changes within the body.

• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when blood pools in the lower extremity veins, which increases the
risk of pulmonary embolism and compromised circulation and oxygenation.

• Muscle atrophy contributes to orthostatic hypotension when the smooth muscles of the venous system
fail to contract when the client changes from a supine to an upright position.

• Loss of appetite due to inactivity, depression, boredom, or pain can contribute to weight loss and
malnutrition impacting muscle mass and delaying healing.

• Use of an indwelling urinary catheter increases the risk for urinary tract infection.

• Calcium loss from long bones may lead to renal calculi and osteoporosis.
• Pressure and moisture to the skin increases the risk of pressure ulcers.

• If clients are unable to reposition themselves in bed, skin can break down increasing the chance of
infection.

• Social isolation increases the risk of delirium and disorientation.
• When supine, the weight of the chest wall limits lung expansion and contributes to atelectasis.

• Blood redistribution and fluid shifts increase the risk for pulmonary edema.

• Pooling of secretions increases the risk for pneumonia and decreases gas exchange.
• Decreased weight bearing contributes to hormone imbalances.

Considering the concept of mobility with the systems disorder of a hip fracture, it is evident that the older adult
is most at risk for not only experiencing a hip fracture but having one or more complications of immobility due
to the injury, as well.

Patient-focused care should address pain management (pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic), promoting
optimal respiratory status, and early movement with the help of physical therapy. As always, client safety
should be incorporated into all care.

Grading Rubric: Criteria are met when the student’s application of knowledge demonstrates achievement of the outcomes for this assignment.

Assignment Section and
Required Criteria

(Points possible/% of total points available)

Highest Level of
Performance

High Level of
Performance

Satisfactory Level of
Performance

Unsatisfactory Level
of Performance

Section not
Presented in
Assignment

Basic Concept Active Learning Template
(15 points/30%)

15 points 13 points 12 points 6 points 0 points

Required criteria
1. Complete the entire template.

a. Student name
b. Concept
c. Related content
d. Underlying principles
e. Nursing interventions

2. Be ready to submit, present, and/or teach
this concept to others.

5 of 5 required criteria are
included.

4 of 5 required criteria are
included.

3 of 5 required criteria are
included.

1-2 of 5 required criteria
are included.

0 of 5 required criteria
are included.

Systems Disorder Active Learning Template
(15 points/30%)

15 points 13 points 12 points 6 points 0 points

Required criteria
1. Complete these sections

a. Student name
b. Disorder/Disease process
c. Alterations in health (diagnosis)
d. Pathophysiology Related to client

problem
e. Health promotion and disease

prevention
f. Risk factors
g. Expected findings
h. Laboratory tests
i. Diagnostic procedures
j. Safety considerations

9 of 9 required criteria are
included.

8 of 9 required criteria are
included.

7 of 9 required criteria are
included.

1-4 of 9 required criteria
are included.

0 of 9 required criteria
are included.

Analysis Paper
(15 points/30%)

15 points 13 points 6 points 0 points

Assignment Section and
Required Criteria

(Points possible/% of total points available)

Highest Level of
Performance

High Level of
Performance

Satisfactory Level of
Performance

Unsatisfactory Level
of Performance

Section not
Presented in
Assignment

Required criteria
1. Create a 1-page analysis describing how the

selected Basic Concept ALT relates to the
selected Systems Disorder ALT.

A strong connection and
correlation are made
between the selected
basic concept and the
selected system disorder.

Information was described and compared between the
basic concept and system disorder, but only a weak
correlation or connection was made between them.

Some information was
described and compared
between the basic
concept and system
disorder, but no
correlation or connection
was made between them.

Little information was
described and compared
between the basic
concept and system
disorder, and no
correlation or connection
or a wrong correlation or
connection was made
between them.

APA Formatting and Grammar
(5 points/10%)

5 points 4 points 2 points 0 points

1. Spelling is correct.
2. Grammar is correct.
3. Submission is legible.
4. Includes APA formatted reference list.

4 of the 4 required criteria
are included.

3 of 4 required criteria are included. 1-2 of 4 required criteria
are included.

0 of 4 required criteria are
included.

Total for Assignment = 50 points