This document discusses assessment tools and diagnostic tests used in adults and children. It notes that factors like sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values impact the validity and reliability of results. For an assignment, students will evaluate an assigned adult assessment tool or diagnostic test by describing its purpose, administration, and the information gathered. They will also assess validity, reliability, and other issues. For a child case, students will explain relevant health issues and risks, additional information needed for assessment, and how to sensitively gather more information from parents/caregivers. They will also provide strategies to encourage proactive health management. The document provides resources on topics like the physical exam, growth and nutrition, clinical reasoning, and pediatric preventative care visits.

1. Assessment tools and Diagnostics test in Adults and children
Assignment topic : Rapid Influenza Testing in Children and Adults.When seeking to identify
a patient?s 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.Not only do these diagnostic tests affect adults, body measurements can provide a
general picture of whether a child is receiving adequate nutrition or is at risk for health
issues. These data, however, are just one aspect to be considered. Lifestyle, family history,
and culture?among other factors?are also relevant. That said, gathering and communicating
this information can be a delicate process.For this Assignment, 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. You will also
consider examples of children with various weight issues. You will explore how you could
effectively gather information and encourage parents and caregivers to be proactive about
their children?s health and weight.To Prepareú Review this week?s Learning Resources and
consider factors that impact the validity and reliability of various assessment tools and
diagnostic tests. You also will review examples of pediatric patients and their families as it
relates to BMI.ú Search the Library and credible sources for resources explaining the tool or
test you were assigned. What is its purpose, how is it conducted, and what information does
it gather?ú Also, as you search the library and credible sources, consider what the literature
discusses regarding the validity, reliability, sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, ethical
dilemmas, and controversies related to the test or tool.Assignment (3?4 pages, not including
title and reference pages):For the Adult Assessment Tools or Diagnostic Tests:Include the
following:ú A description of how the assessment tool or diagnostic test you were assigned is
used in healthcare.o What is its purpose?o How is it conducted?o What information does it
gather?ú Based on your research, evaluate the test or the tool?s validity and reliability, and
explain any issues with sensitivity, reliability, and predictive values. Include references in
appropriate APA formatting.For the Child :Include the following:ú An explanation of the
health issues and risks that are relevant to the child you were assigned.ú Describe
additional information you would need in order to further assess his or her weight-related
health.ú Identify and describe any risks and consider what further information you would
need to gain a full understanding of the child?s health. Think about how you could gather
this information in a sensitive fashion.ú Taking into account the parents? and caregivers?

2. potential sensitivities, list at least three specific questions you would ask about the child to
gather more information.ú Provide at least two strategies you could employ to encourage
the parents or caregivers to be proactive about their child?s health and weight.Resources
for references : Need 3+ referencesBall, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., &
Stewart, R. W. (2019). Seidel’s guide to physical examination: An interprofessional approach
(9th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.Chapter 3, ?Examination ÿÿÿÿÿTechniques and
Equipment?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.Chapter 8, ?Growth and ÿÿÿÿÿNutrition?In
this chapter, the authors explain examinations for growth, gestational age, and pubertal
development. The authors also differentiate growth among the organ systems.Chapter 5,
?Recording ÿÿÿÿÿInformation? ÿ(Previously read in Week 1)This chapter provides rationale
and methods for maintaining clear and accurate records. The text also explores the legal
aspects of patient records.Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W.
(2019). Student checklist: Health history guide. In Seidel’s guide to physical examination
(9th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.Credit Line: ÿSeidel’s Guide to Physical Examination,
9th Edition by Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. Copyright
2019 by Elsevier Health Sciences. Reprinted by permission of Elsevier Health Sciences via
the Copyright Clearance Center.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018).
Childhood overweight and obesity. Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhoodThis website provides information about
overweight and obese children. Additionally, the website provides basic facts about obesity
and strategies to counteracting obesity.Chaudhry, M. A. I., & Nisar, A. (2017). Escalating
health care cost due to unnecessary diagnostic testing. Mehran University Research Journal
of Engineering and Technology, (3), 569.This study explores the escalating healthcare cost
due the unnecessary use of diagnostic testing. Consider the impact of health insurance
coverage in each state and how nursing professionals must be cognizant when ordering
diagnostics for different individuals.Dains, J. E., Baumann, L. C., & Scheibel, P. (2019).
Advanced health assessment and clinical diagnosis in primary care (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO:
Elsevier Mosby.Credit Line: Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Diagnosis in Primary
Care, 6th Edition by Dains, J.E., Baumann, L. C., & Scheibel, P. Copyright 2019 by Mosby.
Reprinted by permission of Mosby via the Copyright Clearance Center.Chapter 1,
ÿÿÿÿÿ?Clinical Reasoning, Evidence-Based Practice, and Symptom Analysis?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.Gibbs , H., & Chapman-
Novakofski, K. (2012). Exploring nutrition literacy: Attention to assessment and the skills
clients need. Health, 4(3), 120?124.This study explores nutrition literacy. The authors
examine the level of attention paid to health literacy among nutrition professionals and the
skills and knowledge needed to understand nutrition education.Martin, B. C., Dalton, W. T.,
Williams, S. L., Slawson, D. L., Dunn, M. S., & Johns-Wommack, R. (2014). Weight status
misperception as related to selected health risk behaviors among middle school students.
Journal of School Health, 84(2), 116?123. doi:10.1111/josh.12128Credit Line: Weight status

3. misperception as related to selected health risk behaviors among middle school students by
Martin, B. C., Dalton, W. T., Williams, S. L., Slawson, D. L., Dunn, M. S., & Johns-Wommack, R.,
in Journal of School Health, Vol. 84/Issue 2. Copyright 2014 by Blackwell Publishing.
Reprinted by permission of Blackwell Publishing via the Copyright Clearance Center.Noble,
H., & Smith, J. (2015) Issues of validity and reliability in qualitative research . Evidence
Based Nursing, 18(2), pp. 34?35.Seidel, H. M., Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B.
S., & Stewart, R. W. (2011). History subjective data checklist. In Mosby?s guide to physical
examination (7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.Credit Line: Mosby?s Guide to Physical
Examination, 7th Edition by Seidel, H. M., Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., &
Stewart, R. W. Copyright 2011 by Elsevier. Reprinted by permission of Elsevier via the
Copyright Clearance Center.This History Subjective Data Checklist was published as a
companion to Seidel?s Guide to Physical Examination (8th ed.) by Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., &
Flynn, J.A. Copyright Elsevier (2015). From https://evolve.elsevier.comSullivan, D. D.
(2019). Guide to clinical documentation (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis.Chapter 2,
“The ÿÿÿÿÿComprehensive History and Physical Exam” (Previously read in Week 1)Chapter
5, “Pediatric Preventative Care ÿÿÿÿÿVisits” (pp. 91 101) Do you need a similar assignment
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