April 3, 2025

Clinical Productive Cough

Clinical Productive Cough

A 72-year-old male presents to the clinic with 4 weeks of productive cough. He has a 10-year history of diagnosed COPD. He has a 45-year history of two packs a day cigarette smoking. He states he quit smoking due to financial needs about 6 years ago. He complains of pain in his chest from coughing, saying it is sore. He has noticed some dark-colored blood on his tissue.

Vital Signs: BP 137/90; HR 82; RR 22; BMI 23.

Chief Complaint: Persistent cough won’t go away with my normal cough medicine. Noticed blood on tissue from coughing.

Discuss the following:

1) What additional subjective information will you be asking of the patient?,
2) What additional objective findings would you be examining the patient for?,
3) What are the differential diagnoses that you are considering?,
4) What radiological examinations or additional diagnostic studies would you order?,
5) What treatment and specific information about the prescription will you give this patient?,
6) What are the potential complications from the treatment ordered?,
7) What additional laboratory tests might you consider ordering?,
8) Will you be looking for a consult?

Clinical Productive Cough

Submission Instructions:

Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sourceA 72-year-old male presents to the clinic with 4 weeks of productive cough. He has a 10-year history of diagnosed COPD. He has a 45-year history of two packs a day cigarette smoking. He states he quit smoking due to financial needs about 6 years ago. He complains of pain in his chest from coughing, saying it is sore. He has noticed some dark-colored blood on his tissue.
Vital Signs: BP 137/90; HR 82; RR 22; BMI 23.

Chief Complaint: Persistent cough won’t go away with my normal cough medicine. Noticed blood on tissue from coughing.
Clinical Productive Cough
Discuss the following:
1) What additional subjective information will you be asking of the patient?
2) What additional objective findings would you be examining the patient for?
3) What are the differential diagnoses that you are considering?
4) What radiological examinations or additional diagnostic studies would you order?
5) What treatment and specific information about the prescription will you give this patient?
6) What are the potential complications from the treatment ordered?
7) What additional laboratory tests might you consider ordering?
8) Will you be looking for a consult?

Submission Instructions:
- Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic source

April 3, 2025

Career Goals Field

By Academic Wizard Blog

Career Goals Field

For the Final Project, you will select at least one film that represents your career or career goals. For example, if you are working toward a cybersecurity degree or already working in an IT field, you could choose a film that relates to Artificial Intelligence, such as A.I., Her, or M3gan. If you are a business major, a film such as The Big Short, Wolf of Wall Street, How to Succeed in Business Without Even Trying, or Moneyball. Your project can either be a paper or a presentation (such as a narrated PowerPoint or video essay).

This is both an analysis and research essay. You will examine the film(s) and discuss how it relates to your field: ,how accurate is it does it present a positive or negative view, does it offer insights into the field?, How does the film use the production elements we have discussed (direction cinematography production design sound editing and acting) to convey its theme?,

Career Goals Field

Research reviews and analysis of the film to see how others view it., Include articles and analysis from people in the field as well as outside of the field.,

The Final Project is broken up into three stages:

Stage One
Stage Two
Stage Three

Submit a Draft/Outline of your project. It does not have to be a complete project, but it should set out your thesis, research, and structure of the final project.

Career Goals Field

This is both an analysis and research essay. You will examine the film(s) and discuss how it relates to your field: how accurate is it, does it present a positive or negative view, does it offer insights into the field? How does the film use the production elements we have discussed (direction, cinematography, production design, sound, editing, and acting) to convey its theme?

Research reviews and analysis of the film to see how others view it. Include articles and analysis from people in the field as well as outside of the field.

The Final Project is broken up into three stages:

Stage One
Stage Two
Stage Three

Submit a Draft/Outline of your project. It does not have to be a complete project, but it should set out your thesis, research, and structure of the final project.

April 3, 2025

Free Cash Flow Estimation

By Academic Wizard Blog

Free Cash Flow Estimation and discounted cash flow valuation

As discussed in class, estimate free cash flow to firm and free cash flow to equity for your company. Using WACC estimates in part-I, estimate fair value of stock using discounted cash flow methodology. Which of the two approaches (FCFE vs FCF) is suitable for your firm? why?

Deliverable: Submit an Excel spreadsheet containing all pertinent details. Format the spreadsheet to enhance clarity and ease of understanding. Explicitly state the basic assumptions underlying your estimates for transparency and coherence. Use your excel to explicitly state your major assumptions and rationale for these assumptions.

Free cash flow estimation and discounted cash flow valuation

As discussed in class estimate free cash flow to firm and free cash flow to equity for your company., Using WACC estimates in part-I estimate fair value of stock using discounted cash flow methodology., Which of the two approaches (FCFE vs FCF) is suitable for your firm? why?,

Deliverable: Submit an Excel spreadsheet containing all pertinent details. ,Format the spreadsheet to enhance clarity and ease of understanding. ,Explicitly state the basic assumptions underlying your estimates for transparency and coherence., Use your excel to explicitly state your major assumptions and rationale for these assumptions.

Free cash flow estimation and discounted cash flow valuation

April 3, 2025

Brain Tumor Case Study

By Academic Wizard Blog

Brain Tumor Case Study

S: 16-year-old Hispanic male with weakness and reported loss of consciousness on Sunday for approximately 2–3 minutes., The episode was unwitnessed by providers but observed by his mother., He regained awareness quickly and was oriented. ,No EMS called or ER evaluation performed., Patient has a history of brain tumor with surgeries in 2016 and 2020 receives monthly chemotherapy., Complaints of fatigue shortness of breath on exertion poor appetite difficulty walking and generalized weakness., Often sleeps during the day and struggles to expectorate sputum. Uses a walker or cane for ambulation.

Mother confirms poor appetite and notes he has not been eating well. Last labs (2/6/25) were WNL. No vomiting or GI symptoms. Neurology consult is scheduled in 2 weeks.
Past Medical History: Brain tumor with surgeries (2016, 2020), on chemotherapy
Social History: Lives with mother, no current school attendance due to medical condition

Brain Tumor Case Study

O: VS: Temp: 98.6°F | HR: not taken | RR: not taken | BP: not taken | Wt: 147.6 lbs (66.95 kg) | Ht: 60 in (152.4 cm) | BMI: 28.82 (95.98%) General: Alert, well-nourished, no acute distress
Head: Normocephalic, atraumatic. Eyes: PERRLA, sclera anicteric. ENT: Moist mucosa, clear throat. Neck: Supple, full ROM, no LAD. Skin: Warm, dry, no rashes
Heart: RRR, no murmurs, normal S1/S2. Lungs: Clear to auscultation, good air movement
Abdomen: Soft, nontender, no organomegaly. Extremities: No edema, no cyanosis or clubbing
Neuro: Alert, oriented x3, generalized weakness with ambulation, uses walker; no focal deficits

A: R53.1 – Weakness. R63.0 – Anorexia. Z85.841 – Personal history of brain tumor. Z51.11 – Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Brain Tumor Case Study

P: Weakness: Safety reinforced, use of walker/cane encouraged, continue neurology referral

Anorexia: Counsel on iron-rich and calorie-dense foods: lean meats, fortified cereals, beans, greens. Vitamin B12, folate, and Vitamin C-rich foods recommended. Encourage small, frequent meals and high-calorie shakes. Monitor for weight loss and hydration status. Energy conservation techniques recommended. Moderate exercise with clearance from oncologist

Education: Emphasized nutrition, hydration, and rest. Encouraged mother to monitor for any new neurologic symptoms, prolonged fatigue, vomiting, or worsening weakness. Instructed to go to ER for any acute changes in consciousness, severe fatigue, vomiting, seizures, or breathing issues. Regular follow-up with oncology, neurology, and PCP encouraged. Follow-Up: Neurology in 2 weeks. RTC in 3 months or sooner if symptoms worsen

April 2, 2025

Illness and Health History

By Academic Wizard Blog

Illness and Health History

Review the SOAP note resources provided in the course content.

2. Read the Case Study: Begin by carefully reading the case study provided below. Pay close attention to the patient’s background, medical history, and presenting complaint.

3. Download the SOAP Form: Access the attached SOAP form. This form will serve as your template for documenting the patient encounter.

4. Complete the SOAP Form: Using the information from the case study, fill out the SOAP form to the best of your ability. Ensure that you provide details for each section: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan. Any part of the assessment not mentioned in the case study is considered normal.

5. Thoroughness is Key: Aim to complete each section of the SOAP form as comprehensively as possible. Include relevant information obtained from both the patient’s subjective account and objective observations.

6. Submit Your Completed SOAP Note: Once you have filled out the SOAP form, submit your completed document according to the instructions provided by your instructor. Include at least 1 reference.

Illness and Health History

CASE STUDY: Pain in Right Upper Quadrant and Back

Reason for Seeking Care

Y.C. is a 35-year-old woman who is 6 months pregnant and presents to her obstetrics appointment with complaints of periodic pain in the right upper quadrant and mid-back. This pain tends to accompany nausea and sometimes episodes of vomiting. The woman indicates she feels somewhat feverish at times but has not taken her temperature.

History of Present Illness and Health History

A 35-year-old pregnant woman, G1P0 presents for her routine obstetric examination at 28 weeks. The woman appears her stated age and appears to be somewhat uncomfortable due to reported back pain and right upper quadrant pain. This pain started approximately 1 week prior and comes and goes throughout the day and night. The patient reports a hot bath is the only relieving measure. The pain does not respond to repositioning, OTC pain medication, or other measures. The woman reports nausea with the pain and occasional vomiting also associated with the pain. The woman’s history includes polycystic ovary syndrome and chronic sinusitis with a deviated septum repair. Current medications include only prenatal vitamins.

Illness and Health History

Physical Examination

General: Well-nourished woman who appears age stated. The woman’s weight gain has been as expected with pregnancy.,
Head: Denies vision problems, and does not wear glasses or contact lenses. History of sinus problems but no current concerns. Occasional nasal stuffiness was reported with pregnancy.,
Neck: No masses thyroid smooth and symmetrical.,
CV: Heart rate and rhythm regular no murmur. Peripheral pulses are equally palpable in all four extremities. Heart rate 78, blood pressure 128/62.,
Lungs: Breath sounds equal bilaterally clear to auscultation.,
Abdomen: No hepatomegaly abdomen slightly rounded related to pregnancy denies constipation., Currently has sharp pain in RUQ and radiating to back., The gallbladder is palpable and the patient reports tenderness.
Neuro: Denies changes in mood or memory, gait is steady. Is oriented to person, place, time, and situation.
Skin: No rashes or wounds. Skin smooth and dry.
GU: Patient denies any problems with urination.

April 2, 2025

Health Promotion Concepts

By Academic Wizard Blog

This assignment allows the learner to apply knowledge gained about Health Promotion Concepts and strategies, enhance written communication skills, and demonstrate a beginning understanding of cultural competency.

Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

Discuss the professional nurse’s role in health promotion activities. (PO 1 and 2),
Discuss health promotion illness prevention health maintenance, health restoration and rehabilitation in relation to the nurse’s role in working with various populations. (PO 1 2 and 8),
Identify health promotion strategies throughout the life span. (PO 1 2 and 4),

Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. ,The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.

Total points possible: 100 points

Health Promotion Concepts

Preparing the assignment

Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.

Identify a health problem or need for health promotion for a particular stage in the life span of a population from a specific culture in your area.
Choose one of the Leading Health Indicator (LHI) priorities from Healthy People. https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/leading-health-indicators
Research a topic related to health and wellness associated with one of the Healthy People topic areas.
Submit your topic to the instructor for approval at least 2 weeks prior to the final assignment due date, but earlier if desired. All topics must be approved.
You will develop an educational health promotion project addressing the population/culture in your area.
Use TurnItIn in time to make any edits that might be necessary based on the Similarity Index prior to submitting your paper to your faculty. Consult with your faculty about the acceptable Similarity Index for this paper.
For writing assistance, visit the Writing Center page https://mychamberlain.sharepoint.com/sites/StudentResourceCenter/WC.

Health Promotion Concepts

Include the following sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the Grading Rubric).
1. Introduction and Conclusion- 15 points/15%
  - Introduction establishes the purpose of the paper and describes why topic is important to health promotion in the target population in your area.
  - Introduction stimulates the reader’s interest.
  - Conclusion includes the main ideas from the body of the paper.
  - Conclusion includes the major support points from the body of the paper.
2. Relate Topic to Target Population- 25 points/25%
  - Describes the topic and target cultural population.
  - Includes statistics to support significance of the topic.
  - Explains how the project relates to the selected Healthy People topic area.
  - Applies health promotion concepts.
3. Summary of Articles- 25 points/25%
  - A minimum of three (3) scholarly articles, from the last 5 years, are used as sources.
  - Articles meet criteria of being from scholarly journals and include health promotion and wellness content.
  - At least one article is related to the chosen cultural group.
  - Summaries all key points and findings from the articles.
  - Includes statistics to support significance of the topic.
  - Discusses how information from the articles is used in the Health Promotion Project, including specific examples.
Health Promotion Concepts
1. Health Promotion Discussion – 25 points/25%
  - Describes approaches to educate the target population about the topic.
  - The approaches are appropriate for the cultural target population.
  - Identifies specific ways to promote lifestyle changes within the target population.
  - Applies health promotion strategies.
2. APA Style and Organization – 10 points/10%
  - TurnItIn is used prior to submitting paper for grading.
  - Revisions are made based on TurnItIn originality report.
  - References are submitted with assignment.
  - Use current APA format and is free of errors.
  - Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.
  - Paper is 3-4 pages, excluding title and reference pages.
  - Information is organized around required components and flows in a logical sequence.

April 2, 2025

Ethics in Research

By Academic Wizard Blog

Weekly Learning Activity Instructions: Ethics in Research

Objective:

Engage with this week’s learning activity to deepen your understanding of the importance of ethics in research. This activity involves reading a key article and summarizing its main concerns.

Instructions:

Reading Assignment:

Visit the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) website.
Read the article titled, “What Is Ethics in Research & Why Is It Important?” to gain insights into the ethical considerations and principles that guide research practices. [link below]

Summary Writing:

After reading the article, write a comprehensive summary that captures the essence of the author’s main concerns.
Your summary should be NO MORE THAN 500 words in length.
Highlight key points discussed in the article, including ethical challenges, principles, and the significance of maintaining ethical standards in research.
Provide specific examples or case studies mentioned in the article that illustrate the importance of ethical conduct in research.

Ethics in Research

Review and Submission:

Prior to submission carefully review the assignment rubric to ensure your summary meets the required criteria.,
Ensure your summary is well-organized clearly written and free of grammatical errors.,
Support your points with references to the article and other relevant scholarly sources if needed.,

Additional Guidelines:

Use headings and subheadings to organize your summary and enhance readability.,
Reflect on how the ethical principles discussed in the article can be applied to your own research or professional practice.,
Adhere to academic writing standards including proper citation and formatting.,

Visit the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences website and read the article titled “What Is Ethics in Research & Why Is It Important?”:

Why is Ethics Important?

Weekly Learning Activity Instructions: Ethics in Research

Objective:

Engage with this week’s learning activity to deepen your understanding of the importance of ethics in research. This activity involves reading a key article and summarizing its main concerns.

Instructions:

Ethics in Research

Reading Assignment:

Visit the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) website.
Read the article titled, “What Is Ethics in Research & Why Is It Important?” to gain insights into the ethical considerations and principles that guide research practices. [link below]

Summary Writing:

After reading the article, write a comprehensive summary that captures the essence of the author’s main concerns.
Your summary should be NO MORE THAN 500 words in length.
Highlight key points discussed in the article, including ethical challenges, principles, and the significance of maintaining ethical standards in research.
Provide specific examples or case studies mentioned in the article that illustrate the importance of ethical conduct in research.

Review and Submission:

Prior to submission, carefully review the assignment rubric to ensure your summary meets the required criteria.
Ensure your summary is well-organized, clearly written, and free of grammatical errors.
Support your points with references to the article and other relevant scholarly sources, if needed.

Ethics in Research

Additional Guidelines:

Use headings and subheadings to organize your summary and enhance readability.
Reflect on how the ethical principles discussed in the article can be applied to your own research or professional practice.
Adhere to academic writing standards, including proper citation and formatting.

Visit the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences website and read the article titled, “What Is Ethics in Research & Why Is It Important?”:

Why is Ethics Important?

April 2, 2025

Health Promotion

By Academic Wizard Blog

MSN5550 Health Promotion: Prevention of Disease
Healthy People 2030 Speak Over Presentation (15% of grade)
PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignment is to identify health objectives from Healthy People 2030
that will impact health outcomes through population-level health assessment and
intervention. This assignment will allow for a discovery into a selected practice problem,
encompassing social determinant risk factors, an evidence-based population health
intervention, and relevant measurable goals and objectives.

FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT, EACH STUDENT WILL:
• Provide a brief statement introducing the selected practice problem.
• Identify three social determinant risk factors for the selected practice problem and
how it affects vulnerable populations.
• Based on the health risk/problem identified, describe the strategies/methods that
you will implement. Focus on primary and secondary prevention strategies. Refer to
Healthy People 2030 Topics and Objectives. You may access the website at:
https://www.healthypeople.gov.
• Describe a related Healthy People 2030 Goal and how it correlates with the selected
practice problem.
• Describe one evidence-based intervention to address the Healthy People 2030 goal.
• Define one measurable objective to address the Healthy People 2030 goal.
THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT.
• Complete the speech over PowerPoint according to APA 7th Edition Guidelines.
Students are strongly encouraged to use the MRU Library & Learning Resource
Center for this assignment. For more information, please contact the library at
library@mru.edu.
• This PowerPoint is limited to a minimum of 12 slides and a maximum of 15 slides
(including the title page and references slides; NO Abstract is needed for this
assignment). You must provide a minimum of 5 scholarly references. References MSN5550 Health Promotion: Prevention of Disease
Healthy People 2030 Speak Over Presentation (15% of grade)

Health Promotion
PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignment is to identify health objectives from Healthy People 2030
that will impact health outcomes through population-level health assessment and
intervention. This assignment will allow for a discovery into a selected practice problem,
encompassing social determinant risk factors, an evidence-based population health
intervention, and relevant measurable goals and objectives.
FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT, EACH STUDENT WILL:
• Provide a brief statement introducing the selected practice problem.,
• Identify three social determinant risk factors for the selected practice problem and
how it affects vulnerable populations.,
• Based on the health risk/problem identified describe the strategies/methods that
you will implement. Focus on primary and secondary prevention strategies. Refer to
Healthy People 2030 Topics and Objectives. You may access the website at:
https://www.healthypeople.gov.,
• Describe a related Healthy People 2030 Goal and how it correlates with the selected
practice problem.,
• Describe one evidence-based intervention to address the Healthy People 2030 goal.,
• Define one measurable objective to address the Healthy People 2030 goal.,
THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT.
• Complete the speech over PowerPoint according to APA 7th Edition Guidelines.
Students are strongly encouraged to use the MRU Library & Learning Resource
Center for this assignment. For more information, please contact the library at
library@mru.edu.

Health Promotion
• This PowerPoint is limited to a minimum of 12 slides and a maximum of 15 slides
(including the title page and references slides; NO Abstract is needed for this
assignment). You must provide a minimum of 5 scholarly references. References

April 2, 2025

Data-driven Decision-making

By Academic Wizard Blog

Data-driven Decision-making
in Complex Systems
Guideline and Rubric
PURPOSE
Across healthcare settings, a vast amount of information is collected and analyzed to assess organizational
outcomes regarding quality, safety, and efficiency. The analysis of this data is used to measure organizational
performance and to drive strategic decision-making within the system. The purpose of this assignment is to
examine one specific data point and how it contributes to the assessment of quality, safety, and/or efficiency
within the healthcare system. The importance of the selected data point, how it shapes decision-making,
and implications for healthcare systems will be discussed.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes:
• CO 3: Determine strategies to support efficiency and the responsible use of healthcare resources.
(PO 2)
• CO 4: Develop problem-solution strategies for a selected issues within the healthcare environment.
(PO 5)

Data-driven Decision-making
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 200 POINTS
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Consider how data analysis contributes to safe, high quality, efficient delivery of healthcare. Investigate the
role of information management in the evaluation of outcome achievement and provision of data to drive
strategic decision-making. Identify one specific data point for which information is collected within a
healthcare system. Develop a 4 page paper to address the rubric expectations; use a minimum of 5 scholarly
sources to support your work.
1. Provide an introduction to the paper.,
2. Explain one selected data point and the purpose for the collection of this data within the healthcare
system., Describe how this data point measures quality safety and/or efficiency within the system.,
Discuss one internal or external benchmark surrounding this data point that serves as a measure or
indicator of success.,
3. Describe a case scenario where outcomes regarding this data point fall short of meeting the required
benchmark., Identify the stakeholders impacted by the poor outcome and the consequences realized
by each stakeholder., Discuss the potential impact on organizational quality safety and/or efficiency
that results.,
4. Describe how outcomes surrounding this data point reflect organizational performance regarding
quality, safety, or efficiency. Explain how the data in the case scenario can inform strategic decisionmaking to improve organizational outcomes. Create an action plan to correct the poor outcomes
noted in the case scenario. Explain the action steps, stakeholder involvement, influencing factors
that will impact the plan.

Data-driven Decision-making
NR 562 3/20/19
NR 562: LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT WITHIN COMPLEX HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
5. Provide a conclusion to the paper.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
1. Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
2. Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class professor.
3. Title page, pagination, subheadings, body of paper, citation of sources, and reference page must
follow APA guidelines as found in the current edition of the manual.
4. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure are followed
and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the APA Manual (current edition).
5. Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class professor.
6. No direct quotes are to be used in this assignment.
7. Please note: If you do not receive a proficient rating in any major content category, you can resubmit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a better grade. You
have one additional opportunity to revise after the initial submission in order to make
improvements. The initial submission must be a complete paper, rough drafts will not be graded. All
revisions must be submitted no later than Sunday of Week 7 at 11:59pm. (You cannot revise your
graduate level writing style for a higher grade in that category)

April 2, 2025

Physical Therapist Assistant Program

By Academic Wizard Blog

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Orthopedic Conditions Project

“What evidence is there to support the use of (modality) in the treatment of (orthopedic condition)?” (condition to be selected at random by instructor)

This project is a total of 112 pts and will consist of:

Project Paper (56 pts.)

Project Visual Presentation (36 pts.)

Project Oral Presentation (20 pts.)

Due Date:

April 4^th

Project Research Paper (via Turnitin.com)

Project PPT (via email)

Oral Presentation (via USB)

Instructions: You must use the LIRN database via the FNU library to locate and analyze at minimum two research articles related to your topic from scholarly journals no older than 2017. You are required to submit a research paper, a PPT presentation, and a recorded oral presentation based on your analysis (see project rubrics for specific grading). Articles may be approved by instructor prior to commencement of project. You are to use multiple other references when collecting information related to your condition.

Content: The research paper MUST address all of the topics/questions on the following page. You may use your orthopedic textbook and other appropriate sources for information related to the condition. Any information that is specific to your condition should be included.

Format/Style: The research paper and all references (books/journals) must be in APA style. You are required to visit the Writing Studio a minimum of one time for feedback. Resources for proper citation: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

Structure: Cover page, introduction, body, conclusion, references page, main articles (include title pages only)

Plagiarism: All content in the research paper must be your own thoughts. All information taken from textbooks, scholarly journals, or other sources MUST be cited within the research paper and cited in the references. Any plagiarism will result in an automatic “0” on the project.

Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Assigned Orthopedic Condition: See Rubics attached in week 3

How does your selected condition typically occur?, What anatomical structures are involved?, What is the mechanism of injury?, What happens and what types of trauma or disease processes cause it? Be specific and thorough.,
What population does your selected condition typically affect? Be specific and thorough.,
What medical interventions (outside of physical therapy) are or may be required?,
What precautions or contraindications must the PTA be aware of during the patient’s medical treatment and/or during recovery? List all that apply.,
What are the physiological effects of the modalities you found to be most effective?,
How are these modalities effective in treating your selected condition? Be thorough.,
What other types of PT interventions are typically used to treat your selected condition during the:
1. acute phase
2. subacute phase
3. chronic or full function phase
4. During which phase are the modalities most effective? Provide a detailed explanation of why.
What is the typical time frame for full recovery OR how long following medical intervention until the patient is considered able to return to full functional abilities? Be specific and thorough.
Create an example daily treatment plan for the patient at both 2 weeks and 2 months following injury/medical intervention based on information found during your research. Be sure to include all modalities found to be effective.

Physical Therapist Assistant Program

EXAMPLE TX PLAN –

Example: Pectoralis Major Strain – 2 weeks s/p injury

Warm up – 10 mins UBE

Seated Reverse Fly 3 x 15 reps w/ 15lb

Pulsed US 10 mins (L) Pec Major

Manual therapy 15 mins – STM, DTM, trigger point release, cross-friction, active release to (L) pec major, minor, subclavius, UT, and coracobrachialis

3-way shoulder standing 3 x 12 reps w/ 5lb dumbbell (B)

Rows seated on physioball w/ dark green tubing 2 x 25 reps

PNF D1 and D2 Flexion w/ light green tubing 4 x 5 reps (B)

Low, Mid, and High Pec stretches in door way 3 x 15sec each

Seated upper trap stretch 3 x 30 sec (B)

IFC E-stim w/ cold pack (L) Shoulder 15 mins

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Preparing the assignment

Weekly Learning Activity Instructions: Ethics in Research

Objective:

Instructions:

Ethics in Research

Additional Guidelines:

Weekly Learning Activity Instructions: Ethics in Research

Objective:

Instructions:

Ethics in Research

Ethics in Research

Additional Guidelines: