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Week 7 Case Study Paper (Signature Assignment)

Alex

During your newborn rounds, you examine Alex, a one-day-old infant who is set to go home

tomorrow. He was born full term, without complications. During the exam, you note he has a

deep sacral pit above his gluteal crease. Alex’s mother Celia is 18 years old and did not receive

prenatal care until she was 4 months pregnant.

1. What should you tell Alex’s mother about the sacral pit?

2. What should your examination focus on? What abnormal clinical findings might be present?

3. What type of follow-up or testing will Alex need?

4. What type of counseling should you give Celia regarding future pregnancies?

• A thorough understanding of the topic

• A critical assessment of all questions

• At least two differential diagnoses, if applicable

• At least two pharmacologic treatment modalities, if applicable

• A well-developed treatment plan

• A thorough patient education plan

The body of your paper needs to be 3-4 pages long. This does NOT include the title

page and reference page. Papers that are more than 4 pages long will not be accepted.

You must reference a minimum of two scholarly sources in your paper.

Use current APA format to style your paper and to cite your sources. Integrate your

sources into the paragraphs and use internal citations pointing to evidence in the

literature and supporting your ideas.

Be sure to allow time for editing and proofreading.

Review the rubric for more information on how the assignment will be graded.

Case Study Paper Rubric

Case Study Paper Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Case Review

30 to >27.6 pts

Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the

topic(s) and issue(s). Provides a rich and detailed

explanation to the questions. Description leaves

the reader with a “holistic” picture of the patient’s

history, diagnosis, management, treatment, and/or

education.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Analysis of Findings

40 to >36.8 pts

Provides an in- depth, critical analysis of case study

activity findings together with appropriate literature.

Student insightfully and appropriately connects

findings to specific clinical concepts, using carefully

selected quotes, principles, and/or theories cited from

course readings.

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Application and Evaluation

40 to >36.8 pts

Consistently Illuminates knowledge and insights to be

gained from case study. Discusses specific ways reader

can use “lessons learned” in future clinical practices,

outlining specific concrete action steps he/she

recommends.

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Organization

10 to >9.2 pts

Presents ideas thoughtfully and in-depth. Ideas are

coherently and logically organized. Has an effective

writing style, marked by language that is free from

errors in mechanics, usage, and sentence structure.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Evidence-based Research

10 to >9.2 pts

Supplements case study with relevant and appropriate

research into the present case study; clearly and

thoroughly documents all sources of information.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA and Mechanics

10 to >9.2 pts

The assignment consistently follows the current APA

format and is free from errors in formatting, citation,

and references. No grammatical, spelling, or

punctuation errors. All sources are cited and

referenced correctly.

10 pts

Total Points: 140