This document outlines the requirements for an alternative writing assignment in lieu of attending a debriefing session. It details that the 1,500+ word paper must demonstrate advanced physical assessment skills for a specific body system, including relevant history questions, normal exam findings, special exam techniques, and how skills would be adapted for special populations. It also requires identifying a disease impacting the system and expected abnormal exam findings. At least one scholarly source within the last 5 years is needed to support the paper. Proper APA formatting, grammar, and addressing all outlined sections will be evaluated.

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Purpose
The Alternative Writing Assignment mirrors the discussion
content of Debriefing and will allow the student to expand their
knowledge of physical health assessment principles specific to
the advanced practice role.
Activity Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the
ability to:
1. Identify and articulate advanced assessment health history
and physical examination techniques which are relevant to a
focused body system (CO 1)
2. Differentiate normal and abnormal findings with regard to a
disease or condition that impacts the body system (CO 2)
3. Adapt advanced assessment skills if necessary to suit the
needs of specific patient populations (CO 4)
Requirements:
NOTE: Complete theNR 509 Alternative Writing Assignment
ONLY if you did not attend or do not plan to attendDebriefing
for the given week.
1. This paper will be appraised on the quality of the
information, inclusion of at least one evidence-based scholarly
source, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, and
organization based on the required components (see the paper
headings and content details below).
2. Scholarly sources: Only scholarly sources are acceptable for
citation and reference in this course. These include peer
reviewed publications, government reports, or sources written
by a professional or scholar in the field. Your textbook and
lesson are not considered to be an outside scholarly source. For
the discussions and reflection posts, reputable internet sources
such as websites by government agencies (URL ends in .gov)
and respected organizations (often ends in .org) can be counted
as scholarly sources. The best outside scholarly source to use is

2. a peer-reviewed nursing journal. You are encouraged to use the
Chamberlain library and search one of the available data bases
for a peer-reviewed journal article. The following sources
should not be used: Wikipedia, Wikis, or blogs. These web sites
are not considered scholarly as anyone can add to these. Please
be aware that .com websites can vary in scholarship and quality.
For example, the American Heart Association is a .com site with
scholarship and quality. It is the responsibility of the student to
determine the scholarship and quality of any .com site. Ask
your instructor before using any site if you are unsure. Points
will be deducted from the rubric if the site does not demonstrate
scholarship or quality. Current outside scholarly sources must
be published with the last 5 years. Instructor permission must be
obtained BEFORE the assignment is due if using a source that is
older than 5 years.
3. The length of the paper is to be no less than 1,500 words,
excluding title page and reference list.
4. Create this assignment using Microsoft (MS) Word. You can
tell that the document is saved as a MS Word document because
it will end in “.docx.”
5. APA format (current edition) is required in this assignment,
explicitly for in-text citations and the reference list. Use 12-
point Times New Roman font with 1 inch margins and double
spacing. See the APA manual for details regarding proper
citation.
6. Organize the headings and content of your paper using the
outline below:
· Select a body system relevant to the lesson from the previous
week for the topic of this paper. For example, if you are writing
this assignment for Week 2, then select the HEENT,
Respiratory, or Integumentary system as the focus for the paper
(not all three systems). NOTE: If you are writing this
assignment for Week 1, select the Health History as the topic of
the paper.
· Discuss the physiology (structure and function) of the body
system including details about the major organ systems (if

3. applicable). NOTE: If you are writing the assignment for Week
1, provide an overview of interviewing techniques.
· Construct relevant health history questions (subjective data)
pertaining to the body system. NOTE: If writing the assignment
for Week 1, construct relevant health history questions for all
body systems as included on the review of systems (ROS).
· Provide an overview of the objective data and expected normal
physical examination findings for this body system. NOTE: If
writing this assignment for Week 1, provide the expected
normal subjective findings for each body systems on the ROS.
· Explain special physical assessment examination techniques or
procedures specific to assessing this body system. NOTE: If
writing the assignment for Week 1, explain advanced interview
techniques.
· Analyze and discuss how you might adapt your physical
assessment skills or interviewing techniques to accommodate
each of the following specific populations:
· Infant/pediatric
· Pregnancy
· Geriatric
· Identify one major disease or disease process that may
significantly impact this body system. NOTE: If writing the
assignment for Week 1, identify one disease process or
condition that may significantly hinder conducting a Health
History interview. LOOK AT THE OTHER ATTACHMENT
“SOAP NOTE”FOR DATAS
· Synthesis and discuss the expected abnormal physical
examination findings that may be associated with this disease or
disease process.
· Summarize the key points.
· References in correct APA format
ASSIGNMENT CONTENT
Category
Points
%

4. Description
Application of Knowledge, Analysis, and Clarity
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The quality of this criterion will be evaluated based upon the
following: demonstration of analysis, synthesis, and/or
application of principles and concepts consistent with the
principles of advanced physical assessment; relevance of
content specific to the topic; expected normal findings,
appropriate health history questions, and organization and clear
presentation of information.
Adapted Physical Assessment Skills to Special Populations,
Disease Process, Summary, and Scholarly Source
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The quality of this criterion will be evaluated based upon the
following: discussion regarding how to adapt physical
assessment skills or techniques to accommodate all special
populations; identification and discussion of one major disease
or disease process and expected examination findings; and
summation of key points. Must include at least one scholarly
source to support the paper.
Total CONTENT Points= 20 pts
ASSIGNMENT FORMAT
Category
Points
%
Description
Grammar, Spelling, Syntax, Mechanics, APA Format, and Word
Requirement
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5. The assignment has minimal grammar, spelling, syntax,
punctuation and APA* errors. Direct quotes (if used) is limited
to 1 short statement** which adds substantively to the post. The
length of the paper is not less than 1,500 words, excluding title
page and reference list.
* APA style references and in text citations are required;
however, there are no deductions for errors in indentation or
spacing of references. All elements of the reference otherwise
must be included.
**Direct quote should not to exceed 15 words & must add
substantively to the discussion
Total FORMAT Points= 10 pts
ASSIGNMENT TOTAL=30 points
Generated Mar 07, 2020, 03:11 PM CST
Lab Pass - Certificate of Completion
Student: Kamila Julian
Assignment: Comprehensive Health History Assignment
Course: Advanced Health Assessment - Chamberlain
- February 2020

6. Institution: Chamberlain Online
Completed On: 07 Mar 2020, 03:10 PM CST
Performance Summary
Time (Exam) 152 min
Time (Post-Exam) 20 min
Time (Total) 172 min
Subjective Data Collection 76.9% (80 of 104)
Objective Data Collection 100.0% (1.0 of 1)
Education & Empathy 27.3% (3 of 11)
Information Processing 30.0% (12 of 40)
Student Performance Index 61.5% (96.0 of 156.0)
Digital Clinical Experience Score 99.82%
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