ST Thomas University Lymphatic Chest and Heart Discussion
Lymphatic, Chest, & Heart
This Discussion has 3 parts:
- Lymphatic
- Define lymphedema.
- What is elephantiasis?
- Provide the differential diagnosis of mumps versus cervical adenitis.
- Thorax and Lungs
- Define and provide an example of a disease/situation where this sign/symptom might be present:
- Dyspnea
- Orthopnea
- Apnea
- Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
- Tachypnea
- Bradypnea
- Hyperpnea
- Kussmaul breathing
- Periodic breathing (Cheyne-Stokes).
- Support your answer with a previous experience you have encountered in your career.
- Define and provide an example of a disease/situation where this sign/symptom might be present:
- Cardiovascular System
- Name and write the location of the five traditionally designated auscultatory areas and explain why it is heard there.
- A pregnant patient (32 weeks’ gestation) is having difficulty with dependent edema and painful varicosities. What can you suggest to help this patient’s problem and explain rationale?
Submission Instructions:
- Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in proper current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
- You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
- All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
- Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
- You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.
Read
- Jarvis, C. (2019).
- Chapters 19, 20, & 21
- High Blood Pressure: What Is Your Risk? (Links to an external site.)
Elsevier. (n.d.). High blood pressure. Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Clinical reference – Health promotion guide.https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr… - Heart Disease: What Is Your Risk? (Links to an external site.)
Elsevier. (n.d.). Heart disease. Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Clinical reference – Health promotion guide. https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr… - Do You Want to Quit Smoking? (Links to an external site.)
Elsevier. (n.d.). Smoking cessation. Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Clinical reference – Health promotion guide.https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr…
Watch
- Neck Vessel and Heart (Links to an external site.)
Elsevier. (n.d.). Neck vessel and heart. Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Videos – Assessment [Video].https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr… - Lungs Auscultation (Links to an external site.)
Elsevier. (n.d.). Anterior chest and upper extremities, posterior and lateral chest. Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Videos – Assessment[Video]. https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr…
Supplemental Online Materials & Resources
- Oudshoorn, A., Ward-Griffin, C., Poland, B., Berman, H., Forchuk, C. (2013). Community health promotion with people who are experiencing homelessness. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 30(1), 28-41. doi: 10.1080/07370016.2013.750204. at https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235403949_Community_Health_Promotion_With_People_Who_Are_Experiencing_Homelessness (Links to an external site.)
- Community Health Assessment Process: Six Common Phases
Public Health Centers for Excellence. (2015, April 7). Community Health Assessment Process: Six Common Phases [Video file]. Retrieved from
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Discussion Rubric | |||||
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Criteria | Ratings | Points | |||
Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts |
Distinguished – 5 points |
Excellent – 4 points |
Fair – 2 points |
Poor – 1 point |
5 points |
Use of Citations, Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines |
Distinguished – 3 points |
Excellent – 2 points |
Fair – 1 point |
Poor – 0 points |
3 points |
Response to Posts of Peers |
Distinguished – 2 points |
Fair – 1 point |
Poor – 0 points
|
2 points | |
Total Points | 10 |