NRS-434VN Topic 1: The Health Assessment of Infants

Topic 1: The Health Assessment of Infants

Objectives:

Apply evidence-based practice to health promotion for infants.
Examine environmental factors that increase risk to infant health.
Propose health promotion strategies for the infant. NRS-434VN Topic 1: The Health Assessment of Infants

Health Assessment: Foundations for Effective Practice

Read Chapter 1 in Health Assessment: Foundations for Effective Practice. Use the Appendix as needed to complete your assignments.

URL:

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2018/health-assessment_foundations-for-effective-practice_1e.php

Unit III: Systems Assessment and Management of Disorders. NRS-434VN Topic 1: The Health Assessment of Infants

Read “Unit III: Systems Assessment and Management of Disorders,” in the online eBook, Comprehensive Neonatal Nursing Care (5th ed.), edited by Kenner and Lott (2013), available through the GCU Library.

URL:

https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/lib/gcu/detail.action?docID=1353392

WHO Growth Standards Are Recommended for Use in the U.S. for Infants and Children 0 to 2 Years of Age

Review “WHO Growth Standards Are Recommended for Use in the U.S. for Infants and Children 0 to 2 Years of Age” (2010), located on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

URL:

https://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/who_charts.htm

GCU Library Tutorial

View the GCU Library tutorial.

URL:

http://libguides.gcu.edu/Tutorials

Optional: Breastfeeding. NRS-434VN Topic 1: The Health Assessment of Infants

For additional information, the following is recommended:

“Breastfeeding,” located on the National Women’s Health Information Center website. Familiarize yourself with the reasons why breastfeeding is important and the resources that are available for patients.

URL:

http://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/

Optional: Family History Resources

For additional information, the following is recommended:

“Family History Resources,” located on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

URL:

http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/famhistory/index.htm

Optional: Never Shake a Baby Educational Video

For additional information, the following is recommended:

“Never Shake a Baby Educational Video,” by warrenman4u (2008), located on the YouTube website. In particular, familiarize yourself with prevention of abuse.

URL:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6yfvx0ik1M&feature=related

Optional: 14 Diseases You Almost Forgot About Thanks to Vaccines. NRS-434VN Topic 1: The Health Assessment of Infants

For additional information, the following is recommended:

“14 Diseases You Almost Forgot About Thanks to Vaccines,” by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2016), located on the Healthy Children website.

URL:

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/Vaccination-Protects-Against-These-Diseases.aspx

Health Literacy Basics for Health Professionals

Watch “Health Literacy Basics for Health Professionals,” by VHC Primary Care (2014), located on the YouTube website.

URL:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8w9kdcRgsI

A Comprehensive Newborn Examination: Part I. General, Head and Neck, Cardiopulmonary

Read “A Comprehensive Newborn Examination: Part I. General, Head and Neck, Cardiopulmonary,” by Lewis, from American Family Physician (2014).

URL:

http://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0901/p289.html

A Comprehensive Newborn Examination: Part II. Skin, Trunk, Extremities, Neurologic. NRS-434VN Topic 1: The Health Assessment of Infants

Read “A Comprehensive Newborn Examination: Part II. Skin, Trunk, Extremities, Neurologic,” by Lewis, from American Family Physician (2014).

URL:

http://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0901/p297.html

Loom

Utilize Loom to complete the topic assignment. Refer to the resource, “Loom,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on recording your presentation.

URL:

https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-resources/student-success-center-content/documents/shared/loom-instructions.pdf

Loom

Utilize Loom to complete the topic assignment. Refer to the resource, “Loom,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on recording your presentation.

URL:

https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-resources/student-success-center-content/documents/shared/loom-instructions.pdf

Environmental Factors and Health Promotion Presentation: Accident Prevention and Safety Promotion for Parents and Caregivers of Infants

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

The growth, development, and learned behaviors that occur during the first year of infancy have a direct effect on the individual throughout a lifetime. For this assignment, research an environmental factor that poses a threat to the health or safety of infants and develop a health promotion that can be presented to caregivers.

Create a 10-12 slide PowerPoint health promotion, with speaker notes, that outlines a teaching plan. For the presentation of your PowerPoint, use Loom to create a voice over or a video. Include an additional slide for the Loom link at the beginning, and an additional slide for references at the end.

In developing your PowerPoint, take into consideration the health care literacy level of your target audience, as well as the demographic of the caregiver/patient (socioeconomic level, language, culture, and any other relevant characteristic of the caregiver) for which the presentation is tailored.

Include the following in your presentation:

Describe the selected environmental factor. Explain how the environmental factor you selected can potentially affect the health or safety of infants.
Create a health promotion plan that can be presented to caregivers to address the environmental factor and improve the overall health and well-being of infants.
Offer recommendations on accident prevention and safety promotion as they relate to the selected environmental factor and the health or safety of infants.
Offer examples, interventions, and suggestions from evidence-based research. At least three scholarly resources are required. Two of the three resources must be peer-reviewed and no more than 6 years old.
Provide readers with two community resources, a national resource, and a Web-based resource. Include a brief description and contact information for each resource.

Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.

Refer to the resource, “Loom,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on recording your presentation.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

NRS-434VN Topic 1 Rubric: Environmental Factors and Health Promotion Presentation

No of Criteria: 11 Achievement Levels: 5

Criteria

Achievement Levels

Description

Percentage

Unsatisfactory

0.00 %

Less than Satisfactory

75.00 %

Satisfactory

79.00 %

Good

89.00 %

Excellent

100.00 %

Content

80.0

Environmental Factor and the Potential Effect on Infants

15.0

An environmental factor is not presented.

The issue chosen is not environmental. An incomplete summary of how the environmental factor potentially affects infant health or safety is presented.

A general description of how the environmental factor potentially affects infant health or safety is presented. There are inaccuracies, or more evidence is needed for support or rationale.

A description of how the environmental factor potentially affects infant health or safety is presented. Some support or rationale is needed. NRS-434VN Topic 1: The Health Assessment of Infants

A detailed description of how the environmental factor potentially affects infant health or safety is presented. Strong support and rationale are provided. The direct effect of the environmental factor on infant health and safety is well established.

Health Promotion Plan for Caregivers to Address Environmental Factor and Improve Infant Health and Well-Being

15.0

A health promotion plan is not presented.

An incomplete health promotion plan is presented. The plan fails to address the environmental issue; or, the plan does not include steps to improve health or safety for infants. There are major inaccuracies.

A general health promotion plan is presented. The plan addresses the environmental issue and includes general steps to improve health or safety for infants. There are some inaccuracies. More information or evidence is needed for support. It is unclear if the plan is suitable for the chosen caregiver.

A health promotion plan is presented. The plan addresses the environmental issue and includes steps to improve health or safety for infants. Some information or evidence is needed for support. The plan is realistic for the chosen caregiver.

A well-developed health promotion plan is presented. The plan clearly addresses the environmental issue and includes specific steps to improve health or safety for infants. Sufficient information and evidence are provided for support. The plan is realistic for the chosen caregiver.

Recommendations for Accident Prevention and Safety Promotion

10.0

Recommendations for safety promotion and accident prevention are not offered.

Some recommendations for safety promotion and accident prevention offered are summarized. The recommendations offered are unrelated to the environmental factor; steps recommended do not support the health and safety of infants.

Recommendations for safety promotion and accident prevention offered are summarized. The recommendations offered are generally related to the environmental factor. Most steps recommended support the health and safety of infants. There are some inaccuracies. More information or rationale is needed for support and clarity.

Recommendations for safety promotion and accident prevention offered are proposed. The recommendations offered relate to the environmental factor and the steps outlined support the health and safety of infants. Some rationale is needed for support or clarity. In general, the recommendations are realistic and suitable for the chosen situation and caregiver.

Well-developed recommendations for safety promotion and accident prevention offered are proposed. The recommendations offered clearly relate to the environmental factor. The steps outlined are well thought out and support the health and safety of infants. The recommendations are realistic and highly suitable for the chosen situation and caregiver.

Evidence-Based Examples, Interventions, and Suggestions

10.0

Examples, interventions, and suggestions are not offered. None of the scholarly resources meet the assignment criteria.

Some examples, interventions, and suggestions are offered. Most of the research resources do not meet the criteria as outlined in the assignment.

General examples, interventions and suggestions are offered. Some of the research resources do not meet the criteria as outlined in the assignment.

Examples, interventions, and suggestions offered are evidence-based. At least three scholarly research resources are utilized, and at least two peer-reviewed and no older than 6 years old. Overall, the resources support the examples, interventions and suggestions.

Examples, interventions and suggestions are evidence-based and strongly supported. Three or more scholarly research resources are utilized; at least two are peer-reviewed and no older than 6 years old.

Community, National, and Web-Based Resources for Health Promotion

10.0

Resources are not included for the health promotion.

Some resources are included, but overall do not meet the criteria as outlined in the assignment. The resources are not relevant to the health promotion. A description does not accompany the resources. The contact information for the resources is incomplete or inaccurate.

Resources are included as part of the health promotion. Some of the resources do not meet the criteria as outlined in the assignment. A general description accompanies the resources. Some contact information for the resources is incomplete or inaccurate.

Two community resources, a national resource, and a Web-based resource are included with the health promotion. Overall, the resources are relevant to the health promotion and accessible for the caregiver. A description accompanies the resources. The contact information provided for the resources is accurate.

Two community resources, a national resource, and a Web-based resource are included with the health promotion. The resources are highly relevant to the health promotion and are accessible for the caregiver. A detailed description accompanies the resources. The contact information provided for the resources is complete and accurate.

Appropriateness of Health Promotion for Caregiver and Situation

15.0

No aspect of the health promotion presentation is relevant to the caregiver or associated demographic.

The literacy level is not written for the level of the caregiver or target audience. The socioeconomic level, language, culture, and any other relevant characteristic of the caregiver are not always consistent with representing the caregiver or associated demographic. Major changes need to be made for the presentation to be tailored to the caregiver or associated demographic.

The literacy level is generally written for the level of the caregiver or target audience. The socioeconomic level, language, culture, and any other relevant characteristics of the caregiver are generally written representing the caregiver or associated demographic. Some changes need to be made for the presentation to be tailored for the caregiver or associated demographic.

The literacy level is written for the level of the caregiver or target audience. The socioeconomic level, language, culture, and any other relevant characteristics of the caregiver are tailored for the caregiver or associated demographic. There are some areas that require revision or slight change.

The literacy level is written for the level of the caregiver or target audience. The socioeconomic level, language, culture, and any other relevant characteristics of the caregiver are tailored for the caregiver or associated demographic. The presentation demonstrates insight into tailoring presentations to a specific target population. NRS-434VN Topic 1: The Health Assessment of Infants

PowerPoint and Voice Over Requirements

5.0

Presentation fails to meet the criteria outlined. The presentation contains fewer than 10 slides, omits speaker notes, and does not have a reference slide. Loom is not utilized for the presentation.

Presentation meets some of the criteria outlined. A minimum of 10 slides is used for the presentation. The reference slide and speaker notes are omitted or are not complete. An attempt at a Loom presentation is made.

Presentation meets most of the criteria outlined. Presentation uses 10 -12 slides, but the slide arrangement does not support the intended presentation. The reference slides and speaker notes are missing information or contain inaccuracies. A Loom presentation is submitted, but the presentation is inconsistent with the PowerPoint and speaker notes.

Presentation meets the criteria outlined. Presentation uses 10 -12 slides and the slide arrangement supports the intended presentation. The speaker notes are submitted and support the presentation. The reference slide is submitted. A Loom presentation is submitted and overall is consistent with the PowerPoint and speaker notes.

Presentation meets the criteria outlined. Presentation uses 10 -12 slides and the slide arrangement strongly supports the intended presentation. The speaker notes submitted are well-developed and support the presentation. The reference slide is submitted. A Loom presentation is submitted and is consistent with the PowerPoint and speaker notes.

Organization and Effectiveness

15.0

Visual Appeal

5.0

There are few or no graphic elements. No variation in layout or typography is evident.

Color is garish or typographic variations are overused and legibility suffers. Background interferes with readability. Understanding of concepts, ideas, and relationships is limited. In general, the visual presentation is not optimal for the audience

Minimal use of graphic elements is evident. Elements do not consistently contribute to the understanding of concepts, ideas, and relationships. There is some variation in type size, color, and layout. Some of the visual aspects are distracting for the intended audience.

Thematic graphic elements are used but not always in context. Visual connections mostly contribute to the understanding of concepts, ideas, and relationships. Differences in type size and color are used well and consistently. Overall, the presentation is visually appealing and suitable for the intended audience.

Appropriate and thematic graphic elements are used to make visual connections that contribute to the understanding of concepts, ideas, and relationships. Differences in type size and color are used well and consistently. The presentation has strong visual appeal and is developed with the intended audience in mind.

Aesthetic Quality

5.0

Design is cluttered. Materials detract from the content or the purpose of presentation is low quality.

Design detracts from purpose. Text and visuals are too simplistic, cluttered, and busy. Little or no creativity or inventiveness is present.

Design is fairly clean, with a few exceptions. Materials add to, not detract from the presentation. Materials used were quality products and easy to see or hear.

Design is appropriate and integrates a variety of objects, charts, and graphs to amplify the message.

Design is clean. Skillful handling of text and visuals creates a distinctive and effective presentation. Overall, effective and functional audio, text, or visuals are evident.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use)

5.0

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is employed.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

The writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. NRS-434VN Topic 1: The Health Assessment of Infants

Format

5.0

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

5.0

Sources are not documented.

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

Total Percentage 100

NRS-434VN Topic 1: The Health Assessment of Infants Topic 1 DQ 1

Describe the effect of extremely low birth weight babies on the family and community. Consider short-term and long-term impacts, socioeconomic implications, the need for ongoing care, and comorbidities associated with prematurity. Explain how disparities relative to ethnic and cultural groups may contribute to low birth weight babies. Identify one support service within your community to assist with preterm infants and their families and explain how the service adequately addresses the needs of the community, or a population in your community. Provide the link to the resource in your post.

NRS-434VN Topic 1: The Health Assessment of Infants Topic 1 DQ 2

Consider the following patient scenario:

A mother comes in with 9-month-old girl. The infant is 68.5cm in length (25th percentile per CDC growth chart), weighs 6.75kg (5th percentile per CDC growth chart), and has a head circumference of 43cm (25th percentile per CDC growth chart).

Describe the developmental markers a nurse should assess for a 9-month-old female infant. Discuss the recommendations you would give the mother. Explain why these recommendations are based on evidence-based practice.