Assignment Prompt & Instructions
Case study respiratory
– ## MRUCaseStudy1-2Rubric.pdf
– ## CaseStudy2-RespiratoryMaricela.pdf
**## MRUCaseStudy1-2Rubric.pdf**
MRU Case Study #1 Rubric
Case Study 1: (Total: 10 points)
• Questions (2 points each):
1. Question 1: ____ / 2
2. Question 2: ____ / 2
3. Question 3: ____ / 2
4. Question 4: ____ / 2
• APA Style (2 points):
o Correct use of APA formatting, citations, and references: ____ / 2
Case Study 2: (Total: 9 points)
• Questions (2 points each):
1. Question 1: ____ / 2
2. Question 2: ____ / 2
3. Question 3: ____ / 2
4. Question 4: ____ / 2
• APA Style (1 point):
o Correct use of APA formatting, citations, and references: ____ / 1
Grading Criteria
1. Content Mastery: Accuracy and completeness of responses to case study questions.
2. Critical Thinking: Application of course concepts and analytical skills in the answers.
3. APA Format: Proper citation, formatting, and reference style following APA guidelines.
**## CaseStudy2-RespiratoryMaricela.pdf**
Case Study: Respiratory Infection
Patient Information:
• Name: Sarah Smith
• Age: 25
• Gender: Female
• Occupation: Teacher
• Medical History: No significant medical history reported.
Presenting Complaint: Sarah Smith presents to the clinic with complaints of cough, fever, and
difficulty breathing for the past week. She reports a productive cough with yellowish-green
sputum and chest tightness.
Physical Examination Findings:
• Vital Signs: BP 110/70 mmHg, HR 90 bpm, RR 20 breaths/min, Temp 101.2°F
• General: Alert and oriented, appears ill
• Respiratory: Decreased breath sounds and crackles heard bilaterally on auscultation
• Cardiovascular: Regular rhythm, no murmurs or abnormal sounds
• Abdomen: Soft, non-tender, no organomegaly
• Neurological: Intact cranial nerves, normal motor and sensory functions
Laboratory Investigations:
• Complete Blood Count (CBC): Elevated white blood cell count (WBC) with left shift
• Chest X-ray: Infiltrates in bilateral lower lung fields consistent with pneumonia
•
Diagnosis: Sarah Smith is diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia based on her clinical
presentation, physical examination findings, and radiological evidence.
Questions for Students:
1. What are the common signs and symptoms of community-acquired pneumonia?
2. Describe the typical findings on physical examination and chest X-ray in patients with
pneumonia.
3. What are the most common pathogens causing community-acquired pneumonia, and
how would you choose empirical antibiotic therapy in this patient?
4. Discuss the management of community-acquired pneumonia, including non-
pharmacological measures and potential complications to monitor for.
**## CaseStudy2-RespiratoryMaricela.pdf**
Case Study: Respiratory Infection
Patient Information:
• Name: Sarah Smith
• Age: 25
• Gender: Female
• Occupation: Teacher
• Medical History: No significant medical history reported.
Presenting Complaint: Sarah Smith presents to the clinic with complaints of cough, fever, and
difficulty breathing for the past week. She reports a productive cough with yellowish-green
sputum and chest tightness.
Physical Examination Findings:
• Vital Signs: BP 110/70 mmHg, HR 90 bpm, RR 20 breaths/min, Temp 101.2°F
• General: Alert and oriented, appears ill
• Respiratory: Decreased breath sounds and crackles heard bilaterally on auscultation
• Cardiovascular: Regular rhythm, no murmurs or abnormal sounds
• Abdomen: Soft, non-tender, no organomegaly
• Neurological: Intact cranial nerves, normal motor and sensory functions
Laboratory Investigations:
• Complete Blood Count (CBC): Elevated white blood cell count (WBC) with left shift
• Chest X-ray: Infiltrates in bilateral lower lung fields consistent with pneumonia
•
Diagnosis: Sarah Smith is diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia based on her clinical
presentation, physical examination findings, and radiological evidence.
Questions for Students:
1. What are the common signs and symptoms of community-acquired pneumonia?
2. Describe the typical findings on physical examination and chest X-ray in patients with
pneumonia.
3. What are the most common pathogens causing community-acquired pneumonia, and
how would you choose empirical antibiotic therapy in this patient?
4. Discuss the management of community-acquired pneumonia, including non-
pharmacological measures and potential complications to monitor for.
**## MRUCaseStudy1-2Rubric.pdf**
MRU Case Study #1 Rubric
Case Study 1: (Total: 10 points)
• Questions (2 points each):
1. Question 1: ____ / 2
2. Question 2: ____ / 2
3. Question 3: ____ / 2
4. Question 4: ____ / 2
• APA Style (2 points):
o Correct use of APA formatting, citations, and references: ____ / 2
Case Study 2: (Total: 9 points)
• Questions (2 points each):
1. Question 1: ____ / 2
2. Question 2: ____ / 2
3. Question 3: ____ / 2
4. Question 4: ____ / 2
• APA Style (1 point):
o Correct use of APA formatting, citations, and references: ____ / 1
Grading Criteria
1. Content Mastery: Accuracy and completeness of responses to case study questions.
2. Critical Thinking: Application of course concepts and analytical skills in the answers.
3. APA Format: Proper citation, formatting, and reference style following APA guidelines.
**## CaseStudy2-RespiratoryMaricela.pdf**
Case Study: Respiratory Infection
Patient Information:
• Name: Sarah Smith
• Age: 25
• Gender: Female
• Occupation: Teacher
• Medical History: No significant medical history reported.
Presenting Complaint: Sarah Smith presents to the clinic with complaints of cough, fever, and
difficulty breathing for the past week. She reports a productive cough with yellowish-green
sputum and chest tightness.
Physical Examination Findings:
• Vital Signs: BP 110/70 mmHg, HR 90 bpm, RR 20 breaths/min, Temp 101.2°F
• General: Alert and oriented, appears ill
• Respiratory: Decreased breath sounds and crackles heard bilaterally on auscultation
• Cardiovascular: Regular rhythm, no murmurs or abnormal sounds
• Abdomen: Soft, non-tender, no organomegaly
• Neurological: Intact cranial nerves, normal motor and sensory functions
Laboratory Investigations:
• Complete Blood Count (CBC): Elevated white blood cell count (WBC) with left shift
• Chest X-ray: Infiltrates in bilateral lower lung fields consistent with pneumonia
•
Diagnosis: Sarah Smith is diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia based on her clinical
presentation, physical examination findings, and radiological evidence.
Questions for Students:
1. What are the common signs and symptoms of community-acquired pneumonia?
2. Describe the typical findings on physical examination and chest X-ray in patients with
pneumonia.
3. What are the most common pathogens causing community-acquired pneumonia, and
how would you choose empirical antibiotic therapy in this patient?
4. Discuss the management of community-acquired pneumonia, including non-
pharmacological measures and potential complications to monitor for.
**## MRUCaseStudy1-2Rubric.pdf**
MRU Case Study #1 Rubric
Case Study 1: (Total: 10 points)
• Questions (2 points each):
1. Question 1: ____ / 2
2. Question 2: ____ / 2
3. Question 3: ____ / 2
4. Question 4: ____ / 2
• APA Style (2 points):
o Correct use of APA formatting, citations, and references: ____ / 2
Case Study 2: (Total: 9 points)
• Questions (2 points each):
1. Question 1: ____ / 2
2. Question 2: ____ / 2
3. Question 3: ____ / 2
4. Question 4: ____ / 2
• APA Style (1 point):
o Correct use of APA formatting, citations, and references: ____ / 1
Grading Criteria
1. Content Mastery: Accuracy and completeness of responses to case study questions.
2. Critical Thinking: Application of course concepts and analytical skills in the answers.
3. APA Format: Proper citation, formatting, and reference style following APA guidelines.
**## CaseStudy2-RespiratoryMaricela.pdf**
Case Study: Respiratory Infection
Patient Information:
• Name: Sarah Smith
• Age: 25
• Gender: Female
• Occupation: Teacher
• Medical History: No significant medical history reported.
Presenting Complaint: Sarah Smith presents to the clinic with complaints of cough, fever, and
difficulty breathing for the past week. She reports a productive cough with yellowish-green
sputum and chest tightness.
Physical Examination Findings:
• Vital Signs: BP 110/70 mmHg, HR 90 bpm, RR 20 breaths/min, Temp 101.2°F
• General: Alert and oriented, appears ill
• Respiratory: Decreased breath sounds and crackles heard bilaterally on auscultation
• Cardiovascular: Regular rhythm, no murmurs or abnormal sounds
• Abdomen: Soft, non-tender, no organomegaly
• Neurological: Intact cranial nerves, normal motor and sensory functions
Laboratory Investigations:
• Complete Blood Count (CBC): Elevated white blood cell count (WBC) with left shift
• Chest X-ray: Infiltrates in bilateral lower lung fields consistent with pneumonia
•
Diagnosis: Sarah Smith is diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia based on her clinical
presentation, physical examination findings, and radiological evidence.
Questions for Students:
1. What are the common signs and symptoms of community-acquired pneumonia?
2. Describe the typical findings on physical examination and chest X-ray in patients with
pneumonia.
3. What are the most common pathogens causing community-acquired pneumonia, and
how would you choose empirical antibiotic therapy in this patient?
4. Discuss the management of community-acquired pneumonia, including non-
pharmacological measures and potential complications to monitor for.
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