Knowledge Checks Weeks 3 Discussion

Knowledge Check: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders

In this exercise, you will complete a 10 question Knowledge Check to gauge your understanding of this module’s content. This Knowledge Check will give you an opportunity to review a given scenario or situation to help you to determine cause and effect of a given disorder from a pathophysiology perspective.

Possible topics covered in this Knowledge Check include:,

· myocardial infarction

· endocarditis

· myocarditis

· valvular disorders

· lipid panels

· coagulation

· clotting cascade

· deep vein thrombosis

· hypertension

· heart failure

· COPD

· asthma

· pneumonias

At least 2 to 3paragraphs

Scenario 1: Myocardial Infarction

CC: “I have been having terrible chest and arm pain for the past 2 hours and I think I am having a heart attach.”

HPI: Mr. Hammond is a 57 year old African American male who presents to the Emergency Department with a chief complaint of chest pain that radiates down his left arm. He states that he started having painseveral hours ago and says the pain “it feel like an elephant is sitting on my chest”. He rates the pain as 8/10. Nothing has made the pain better or worse. He denies any previous episodes of chest pain. Denies nausea, dyspnea, or light headedness. He was given 0.4mg nitroglycerine tablet sublingual x1 which decreased, but no stopped the pain.

Lipid panel reveals Total Cholesterol 324 mg/dl, high density lipoprotein (HDL) 31 mg/dl, Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) 54 mg/dl nitroglycerine tablet sublingual x1 which decreased, but not stopped the pain.

Lipid Panel reveals total cholesterol 324 mg/dl, high density lipoprotein (HDL) 31 mg/dl, Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) 122 mg/dl, Triglycerides 402 mg/dl, very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) 54 mg/dl

His diagnosis is an acute inferior wall myocardial infarction.

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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.