NR283 Pathophysiology
RUA : Pathophysiological Processes Guidelines
Purpose
This project is an in depth investigation of a health condition. It will allow for the expansion of knowledge and the
ability to generalize larger concepts to a variety of health conditions.
Course outcomes : This assignment enables the student to meet t he fo llowing course out comes :
1. Explain the pathophysiologic processes of select health conditions. (PO 1)
2. Predict clinical manifestations and complications of select disease processes. (PO 1, 8)
3. Correlate lifestyle, environmental, and other influences with changes in levels of wellness. (PO 1, 7)
Due date: Your facul t y member will inform you w hen t h is assignment is due. The l ate Assignment Policy appl ies
to this assignment .
Total points possible : 100 points
Preparing the assignment
Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.
1) Select a disease process that interests you.
2) Obtain approval of the selected disease process from the course faculty.
a. Faculty will share how to submit your topic choice for approval.
3) Write a 2-3 page paper (excluding title and reference pages).
4) Include the following sections about the selected disease process (detailed criteria listed below and in the Grading
Rubric).
a. Introduction of disease – 20 points/20%
• One paragraph (approximately 200 words)
• Includes disease description
• Includes epidemiology of disease
b. Etiology and risk factors – 20 points/20%
Common causes of the disease or condition
Risk factors for the disease or condition
Impact of age
Prevalence based on gender,
Influence of environment
Genetic basis of disease
Lifestyle influences
All information supported by current literature
c. Pathophysiological processes – 20 points/20%
Describes changes occurring at the cellular, tissue, and/or organ level that contribute to the disease
process.
• Describes adaptation of the cells and body in response to the disease.
• Relates disease processes to manifested signs and symptoms.
d. Clinical manifestations and complications – 20 points/20%
Describes the physical signs and symptoms that are important in considering the presence of the disease.
Identifies signs that contribute to diagnosis of the condition
• Identifies symptoms that contribute to diagnosis of the condition.
• Identifies complications of the disease.
• Discusses the implications to the patient when complications are left untreated.
e. Diagnostics – 10 points/10%
• Includes list of common laboratory and diagnostic tests used to determine the presence of the disease.
NR283 Pathophysiological Processes Guidelines V4 x Revised : 05/2018
NR283 Pathophysiology
RUA: Pa thophysiological Processes Guidelines
Discusses the significance of test findings in relation
to the disease process.
f. APA Style and Organization – 10 points/10%
References are submitted with assignment.
Uses appropriate APA format (6th ed.) and is free of errors.
Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.
Paper is 2-3 pages, excluding title and reference pages
At least two (2) scholarly, primary sources from the last 5 years, excluding the textbook, are provided
For writing assistance (APA, formatting, or grammar) visit the Cita tion a nd Writ ing Assistance: Writing Papers at CU
page in the online library.
NR283PathophysiologicalProcessesGuidelinesV4 x Revised:05/2018
Grading Rubric
Required criteria
1. One (appr0Kima1ely 200 words) paragraph
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3. lncludesepidemlologyofd isen e
(20points/20%)
Required criteria
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2. Riskfactorsforthediseaseorcondition
3. lmpactofage
4. Prl!llalenceb;nedongender
S. lnftuenceofenvironment
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7. Ufestylelnfluences
8. All lnformatlonsupportedbycurrentliterature
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(20points/20%)
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process.
2. Describesadaptationofthecellsandbodyin
response to the disease.
3. Relatesdiseaseprocesseslomanifestedsignsand
symptoms.
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NR283 Pathop hysiology
RUA : Pathophysio logica l Processes Guidelines
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(20 points/20%)
Required criteria
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Scholarly Paper Phase 1
Your Name (without credentials)
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Course Number: Course Name
Name of Instructor
Assignment Due Date
Title of Your Paper in Upper and Lower Case (Centered, Bold)
Type your introduction here and remove the instructions. Although the first paragraph after the paper title is the introduction, no heading labeled “Introduction” is used. Refer to your assignment instructions for the headings to be used for the body of the paper. There are additional resources located in your courses and the Chamberlain Library.
Level 1 Paper Heading (Bold and centered)
Begin to type the body of your paper here. Use as many paragraphs as needed to cover the content appropriately based on the assignment instructions.
Level Two Heading (If required) (Bold and starts at left margin)
Type additional content here if a section with a subheading is needed.
Next Level Two Heading
Continue to add content in this section.
Next Level 1 Heading
Levels of headings will depend on the length and organization of your paper. Use as many headings as necessary and required to organize your paper. Short papers may only have level 1 headings. Longer papers may require more organizational detail. See your APA Manual for additional instructions on formatting multiple levels of headings.
Conclusion
Papers should end with a conclusion or summary. The assignment directions will specify which is required. It should be concise and contain no new information. No matter how much space remains on the page, the references always start on a separate page (insert a page break after the conclusion so that the references will start on a new page).
References (centered, bold)
Type your reference here using hanging indent and double line spacing (under “Paragraph” on the Home toolbar ribbon). See your APA Manual and the resources in the APA section of Resources for reference formatting.
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