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COURSE

NR305 Health Assessment for Practicing RN

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Preparing the Discussion

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the discussion. Abide by Chamberlain University’s academic integrity policy. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.

Discussion: Apply Knowledge

Step 1: Answer the discussion prompts below with explanation and detail.

Scenario: Jackson is a 16-year-old male admitted to the emergency department after sustaining a concussion during a football game. His parents report that Jackson hit his head on the ground after being tackled. Moments later, he began vomiting and became dizzy and disoriented. He has no pertinent past medical history and no significant surgical history. He complains of a headache, sensitivity to light, and nausea.

Paragraph one: Based on the letter of your last name, discuss which specific assessments you would complete on Jackson. Explain why you would select these assessments.

Last Name	Assessment
A-L	Neurological
M-Z	HEENT

Paragraph two: Based on the letter of your last name, explain how your HEENT or neurological assessment will differ based on the situation in the table.

Last Name	Assessment	Situation
A-L	Neurological	Jackson is an 88-year-old admitted to the emergency department after sustaining a concussion from a fall at a care facility. He also has dementia.
M-Z	HEENT	Jackson is an 8-year-old admitted to the emergency department after sustaining a concussion from a motor vehicle accident. He is scared and sobbing.

Paragraph three: Discuss the priority problems related to your assessment findings that warrant immediate attention.

References: Provide complete references for all citations.

Step 2: Reply to a peer with a different assigned topic.

Posts should meet the following criteria:

1. Integrate Evidence:Cite at least two sources of evidence in weekly posts.
   1. Integrate evidence from assigned reading(s) OR lesson.
   2. Integrate evidence from at least one outside scholarly source as directed in the discussion directions.
   3. Integrate evidence that supports the discussion.
   4. Cite all scholarly sources, reading(s), OR lessons in an in-text citation within the post and include a complete reference at the bottom of the post.
   5. Use sources no more than five years old unless they are historical references.
2. Engage in Meaningful Dialogue:Engage with peers and/or faculty by asking questions and offering new insights, applications, perspectives, information, or implications for practice.
   1. Respond to a peer and/or faculty post.
   2. Provide additional information or clarification in the reply post.
   3. Add depth to the discussion.
3. Communicate Professionally:Communicate professionally on all posts.
   1. Communicate clearly and concisely.
   2. Communicate respectfully, civilly, and caringly.
   3. Communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.
4. Participation:Participate during the assigned week. You are expected to meet the minimum participation requirement described below. You will receive a 10% point deduction in a graded discussion if you do not post at least two (2) times on at least two (2) different days during the assigned week.
   1. Post in the discussion at least two times.
   2. Post in the discussion on two different days.

SOLUTION

A neurological exam is a fundamental tool for assessing the effects of head trauma and diagnosing concussion. It includes physical tests to evaluate how well the brain is functioning such as: mental status, strength, reflexes, coordination, balance, hearing, nerve function and sensation. For 16-year-old Jackson, I would assess all functions listed above. A frequently used assessment tool for concussions is called the SCAT, Sport Concussion Assessment Tool. Upon arrival at the emergency department, I would first ask him his name, date of birth, the year and day to ensure he is alert and oriented.……..Please click the icon below to access entire solution at $5

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