{"id":11401,"date":"2020-11-24T09:01:59","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T09:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onlineclassesguru.com\/index.php\/2020\/11\/24\/assessment-tools-and-diagnostic-tests\/"},"modified":"2020-11-24T09:01:59","modified_gmt":"2020-11-24T09:01:59","slug":"assessment-tools-and-diagnostic-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlineclassesguru.com\/index.php\/2020\/11\/24\/assessment-tools-and-diagnostic-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"Assessment Tools and Diagnostic Tests"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>When seeking to identify a patient\u2019s health condition, advanced practice nurses can use a diverse selection of diagnostic tests and assessment tools; however, different factors affect the validity and reliability of the results produced by these tests or tools. Nurses must be aware of these factors in order to select the most appropriate test or tool and to accurately interpret the results.<\/p>\n<p>In this Discussion, you will consider the validity and reliability of different assessment tools and diagnostic tests. You will explore issues such as sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To prepare:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Review this week\u2019s Learning Resources, and consider the factors that impact the validity and reliability of various assessment tools and diagnostic tests.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Select\u00a0<strong>one\u00a0<\/strong>of the following assessment tools or diagnostic tests to explore for the purposes of this Discussion:<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mammogram<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Physical tests for sore throat (inspecting the throat, palpating the head and neck lymph nodes, listening to breath sounds)<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dix-Hallpike test<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Body-mass index (BMI) using waist circumference for adults<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Search the credible sources for resources explaining the tool or test you selected. What is its purpose, how is it conducted, and what information does it gather?<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Examine the literature and resources you located for information about the validity and reliability of the test or tool you selected. What issues with sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values are related to the test or tool?<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Are there any controversies or issues related to any of these tests or tools?<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Consider any ethical dilemmas that could arise by using these tests or tools.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions to be addressed in my paper:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>A description of how the assessment tool or diagnostic test you selected is used in health care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Based on your research, evaluate the test or the tool\u2019s validity and reliability, and explain any issues with sensitivity, reliability, and predictive values. Include references in appropriate APA formatting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Summary with Conclusion<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>REMINDERS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1)<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>\u00a02 pages (addressing the 4 questions above excluding the title page and reference page).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2)<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>\u00a0Kindly follow APA format for the citation and references! References should be between the period of 2011 and 2016. Please utilize the references at least three below as much as possible and the rest from yours.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>3)<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Make headings for each question.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Readings<\/h4>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., &amp; Stewart, R. W. (2015).\u00a0<em>Seidel\u2019s guide to physical examination<\/em>\u00a0(8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chapter 2, \u201cCultural Competency\u201d (pp. 21\u201329)<\/p>\n<p>This chapter highlights the importance of cultural awareness when conducting health assessments. The authors explore the impact of culture on health beliefs and practices.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chapter 3, \u201cExamination Techniques and Equipment\u201d (pp. 30-49)<\/p>\n<p>This chapter explains the physical examination techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. This chapter also explores special issues and equipment relevant to the physical exam process.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dains, J. E., Baumann, L. C., &amp; Scheibel, P. (2016).\u00a0<em>Advanced health assessment and clinical diagnosis in primary care\u00a0<\/em>(5th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chapter 1, \u201cClinical Reasoning, Differential Diagnosis, Evidence-Based Practice, and Symptom Analysis\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This chapter introduces the diagnostic process, which includes performing an analysis of the symptoms and then formulating and testing a hypothesis. The authors discuss how becoming an expert clinician takes time and practice in developing clinical judgment.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sullivan , D. D. (2012).\u00a0<em>Guide to clinical documentation<\/em>\u00a0(2nd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chapter 2, \u201cThe Comprehensive History and Physical Exam\u201d (pp. 19\u201336)<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Appendices A\u2013E (pp. 225\u2013236)<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Laine, C. (2012). High-value testing begins with a few simple questions.\u00a0<em>Annals of Internal Medicine<\/em>,<em>156<\/em>(2), 162\u2013163.<br \/>\nRetrieved from the Walden Library databases.<\/p>\n<p>This article supplies a list of questions physicians should ask themselves before ordering tests. The authors provide general guidelines for maximizing the value received from testing.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Qaseem, A., Alguire, P., Dallas, P., Feinberg, L. E., Fitzgerald, F. T., Horwitch, C., &amp; \u2026 Weinberger, S. (2012). Appropriate use of screening and diagnostic tests to foster high-value, cost-conscious care.<em>Annals of Internal Medicine<\/em>,\u00a0<em>156<\/em>(2), 147\u2013150.<br \/>\nRetrieved from the Walden Library databases.<\/p>\n<p>This article highlights the increasing cost of health care and stresses the need for high-value and cost-conscious testing. The authors provide a list of 37 situations in which more testing provides no benefit or may be harmful.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shaw, S. J., Huebner, C., Armin, J., Orzech, K., &amp; Vivian, J. (2009). The role of culture in health literacy and chronic disease screening and management.\u00a0<em>Journal of Immigrant &amp; Minority Health<\/em>,<em>\u00a0<\/em><em>11<\/em>(6), 460\u2013467.<br \/>\nRetrieved from the Walden Library databases.<\/p>\n<p>This article examines cultural influences on health literacy, cancer screening, and chronic disease outcomes. The authors postulate that cultural beliefs about health and illness affect a patient\u2019s ability to comprehend and follow a health care provider\u2019s instructions.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wians, F. H. (2009). Clinical laboratory tests: Which, why, and what do the results mean?\u00a0<em>LabMedicine, 40<\/em>, 105\u2013113.<br \/>\nRetrieved from\u00a0http:\/\/labmed.ascpjournals.org\/content\/40\/2\/105.full<\/p>\n<p>This article analyzes the laboratory testing cycle and its impact on diagnostic decision making. This article also examines important diagnostic performance characteristics of laboratory tests, methods of calculating performance, and tools used to assess the diagnostic accuracy of a laboratory test.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Optional Resources<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 LeBlond, R. F., Brown, D. D., &amp; DeGowin, R. L. (2009). DeGowin\u2019s diagnostic examination (9th ed.). 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