Chapter 14 & 15 Infectious Diseases Assignment
Chapter 14 & 15 Infectious Diseases Assignment
Objective: Learn how to protect yourself and others from one infectious disease of your choice.
Points possible: 12
Steps:
Review Chapter 14, including the Three Conditions Needed for Infection (Figure 14.1 in your text), the Routes of Transmission, and the Types of Pathogens from your Access to Health 15th Edition by Rebecca J. Donatelle TEXTBOOK.
Review Chapter 15 in your textbook. Then, choose one infectious disease to learn more about from either the textbook, the CDC website, the Planned Parenthood website, or Bedsider.org website. You could….
· learn more about the current E. Coli outbreak, go to https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2018/o157h7-11-18/index.html (Links to an external site.)
· learn more about “the flu,” go to: www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.).
· learn more about MRSA, go to: www.cdc.gov/mrsa (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.).
· learn more about West Nile, go to: www.cdc.gov/westnile (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.).
· learn more about the STI Chlamydia, go to: www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/default.htm (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.).
· learn more about the STI Gonorrhea, go to: www.cdc.gov/std/gonorrhea/default.htm (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.).
· learn more about the STI Genital Herpes, go to: www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/default.htm (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.).
· Or you could choose any another infectious disease from the CDC website at: https://www.cdc.gov/DiseasesConditions/ (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.).
After you have reviewed the required readings and learned more about infectious diseases, answer the following for your assignment:
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1. Describe the Epidemiological Triad of Disease.
2. Describe the infectious disease you choose to learn more about. Be sure to include what TYPE OF PATHOGEN (bacteria, virus, fungus, or parasite) causes the disease.
3. Describe your risk for contracting the disease.
4. Describe 3 actions you could take to reduce your risk (and your partner’s or family’s risk) of contracting it. A strong response to question #4 will refer back to the conditions needed for infection, routes of transmission, the triad of disease, and how you can reduce the risk of infection or transmission.
| Some Rubric (13) | ||||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome All three aspects of Epidemiological Triad described |
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3.0 pts | ||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Infectious disease accurately described including: type of pathogen, signs & symptoms, course of disease, prevalence. |
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3.0 pts | ||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Students risk for acquiring the infectious disease accurately identified with correct risk factors included |
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3.0 pts | ||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome At least 3 actions to reduce transmission and spread of disease correctly described |
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3.0 pts | ||
| Total Points: 12.0 |
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CLASS
Discussion Questions (DQ)
Initial responses to the DQ should address all components of the questions asked, include a minimum of one scholarly source, and be at least 250 words.
Successful responses are substantive (i.e., add something new to the discussion, engage others in the discussion, well-developed idea) and include at least one scholarly source.
One or two sentence responses, simple statements of agreement or “good post,” and responses that are off-topic will not count as substantive. Substantive responses should be at least 150 words.
I encourage you to incorporate the readings from the week (as applicable) into your responses.
Weekly Participation
Your initial responses to the mandatory DQ do not count toward participation and are graded separately.
In addition to the DQ responses, you must post at least one reply to peers (or me) on three separate days, for a total of three replies.
Participation posts do not require a scholarly source/citation (unless you cite someone else’s work).
Part of your weekly participation includes viewing the weekly announcement and attesting to watching it in the comments. These announcements are made to ensure you understand everything that is due during the week.
APA Format and Writing Quality
Familiarize yourself with APA format and practice using it correctly. It is used for most writing assignments for your degree. Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in LoudCloud for APA paper templates, citation examples, tips, etc. Points will be deducted for poor use of APA format or absence of APA format (if required).
Cite all sources of information! When in doubt, cite the source. Paraphrasing also requires a citation.
I highly recommend using the APA Publication Manual, 6th edition