Pathophysiology

Paper must be written according to APA (7th edition) format and should be no more than 9 pages. Title page, abstract, and separate reference page are required but not included in page count.
Provide a brief review of the physiology and identify how this is different when the illness exists. Include associated signs and symptoms, and diagnostic criteria.
The paper must include a pathophysiology flow chart, which provides a visual representation of the illness and identifies alterations in the physiologic process.
Include 5 multiple-choice questions with a minimum of 3 strong distractors regarding the pathophysiology and symptom presentation of the disease that you selected.

Evaluation and Grading Criteria for the Written Assignment Pathophysiology Paper: Grading Rubric
Part I: Describe the chosen disease or disorder in depth (20 Points)
Criteria Excellent (15-20 points) Acceptable (7-14 points) Minimally or does not
meet criteria (0-6 points)
Disease or disorder issue is clearly evident in the first paragraph. The disease or disorder is clearly evident in the first paragraph of the paper. The disease or disorder is partially identified in the first paragraph, lacks key details regarding the
topic. The disease or disorder is not clear or not evident in the first paragraph.
The disease or disorder has research- based citations to demonstrate its significance. The disease or disorder has excellent and sufficient (3) research-based citations to demonstrate its significance. The disease or disorder has good and moderately sufficient (2) research- based citations to demonstrate its
significance. Little or no (0-1) research- based citations to support that the problem is significant.
The issue is clearly summarized and appropriate to nursing and the role of the advanced practice nurse (APRN). The issue is clearly summarized and appropriate to nursing and the APRN role. The issue is only partially summarized and may not be applicable to nursing or demonstrate a good fit within the APRN role. The issue is not summarized and is not appropriate to nursing and the APRN role.
Part II: Explain the disease or disorder in depth (40 Points)
Criteria Excellent (31-40 points) Acceptable (15-30
points) Minimally or does not
meet criteria (0-14 points)
The chosen topic will be expanded upon in detail. This will include a discussion of etiology, risk factors, pathological process, signs and symptoms, diagnosis (Including lab values and diagnostic testing), prognosis and treatment. The paper will also include a discussion of relevant elements such as: genetics, culture, religious beliefs, socioeconomic level, education, environment. (As appropriate) The disease or disorder is well described in relation to etiology, risk factors, pathological process, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. affected target population and setting and includes a discussion of relevant elements such as: genetics, culture, religion, socioeconomics, education, and environmental factors. The disease or disorder is partially described, but is missing key details in relation to etiology, risk factors, pathological process, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. affected target population and setting and includes a discussion of relevant elements such as: genetics, culture,
religion, The disease or disorder is not described in relation to etiology, risk factors, pathological process, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. affected target population and setting and includes a discussion of relevant elements such as: genetics, culture, religion, socioeconomics, education, and environmental factors.

    socioeconomics, education, and environmental factors.   

Part III: Develop a flow chart to provide a visual explanation of the disease or disorder (15 Points)
Criteria Excellent (11-15 points) Acceptable (6-10 points) Minimally or does not meet criteria (0-5 points)
A detailed flow chart is presented to increase understanding of the selected disease or disorder. A detailed flow chart very clearly demonstrates the pathological process of the selected disease or disorder. The flow chart demonstrates some elements of the pathological process of the selected disease or disorder, but some key
details are missing. The flow chart is difficult to follow or does not demonstrate the pathological process of the selected disease or disorder.
Part IV: Develop multiple choice test items appropriate to the APRN curriculum (15 Points)
Criteria Excellent (11-15 points) Acceptable (6-10 points) Minimally or does not meet criteria (0-5 points)
Five multiple choice questions are created and include strong distractors. The questions are appropriate to APRN curriculum. Multiple choice questions are well constructed, five are present, they contain strong distractors and are appropriate for APRN curriculum Multiple choice questions are lacking in number ≤4, are only partially applicable, and/or distractors are easily identified and may not be appropriate for
APRN curriculum Multiple choice questions are not constructed well or distractors are not appropriate for APRN curriculum
Part V: Logic, clarity, depth, and format- This paper will be evaluated based on the incorporation of the following elements: (10 Points)
Criteria Excellent (7-10 points) Acceptable (4-6 points) Minimally or does not
meet criteria (0-3 points)
Writing is organized, exhibits logical progression of thoughts and ideas. Paper includes an introduction and conclusion.
Appropriate vocabulary for graduate level writing. There is a logical progression of thoughts and ideas.
Concepts are clearly presented with adequate depth. Paper is well organized from introduction to conclusion. Most thoughts and ideas progress logically.
Vocabulary is primarily at graduate level.
Spelling and grammar have some errors (1-3). Paper is lacking organization in some
areas. Illogical progression of ideas, disorganized paragraphs and sections of paper. Poorly written, vocabulary not at graduate level. Multiple spelling or grammar errors (≥4).
Introduction/conclusion is
missing.
The paper is in APA (7th Ed) format. Citations are current (within last 5 years) and appropriate to a disease or disorder encountered in APRN practice. References are from primary sources. Citations are current (within last five years), from peer reviewed journals, minimal secondary journal sources and are appropriate to the disease or disorder encountered in APRN practice. Most citations within the last five years, and/or are missing a few salient references and/or a few are inappropriate to the topic. Minimal secondary sources and are appropriate to APRN
nursing practice. References are secondary sources such as textbooks and/or from non-peer reviewed journals, and/or lay literature. Sources are not appropriate to the APRN nursing practice.