Rubric for patho Assignment Excellent Good Poor Quality of Work Submitted: The extent of which work meets the assigned criteria and work reflects graduate level critical and analytic thinking. 27 (27%) - 30 (30%) Assignment exceeds expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 75% containing exceptional breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics. 24 (24%) - 26 (26%) Assignment meets expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 50% containing good breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics. 21 (21%) - 23 (23%) Assignment meets most of the expectations. One required topic is either not addressed or inadequately addressed. 0 (0%) - 20 (20%) Assignment superficially meets some of the expectations. Two or more required topics are either not addressed or inadequately addressed. Quality of Work Submitted: The purpose of the paper is clear. 5 (5%) - 5 (5%) A clear and comprehensive purpose statement is provided which delineates all required criteria. 4 (4%) - 4 (4%) Purpose of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive. 3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%) Purpose of the assignment is vague or off topic. 0 (0%) - 3 (3%) No purpose statement was provided. Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extend to which the work reflects the student's ability to: Understand and interpret the assignment's key concepts. 9 (9%) - 10 (10%) Demonstrates the ability to critically appraise and intellectually explore key concepts. 8 (8%) - 8 (8%) Demonstrates a clear understanding of key concepts. 7 (7%) - 7 (7%) Shows some degree of understanding of key concepts. 0 (0%) - 6 (6%) Shows a lack of understanding of key concepts, deviates from topics. Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extend to which the work reflects the student's ability to: Apply and integrate material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, and textbook) and credible outside resources. 18 (18%) - 20 (20%) Demonstrates and applies exceptional support of major points and integrates 2 or more credible outside sources, in addition to 2-3 course resources to suppport point of view. 16 (16%) - 17 (17%) Integrates specific information from 1 credible outside resource and 2-3 course resources to support major points and point of view. 14 (14%) - 15 (15%) Minimally includes and integrates specific information from 2-3 resources to support major points and point of view. 0 (0%) - 13 (13%) Includes and integrates specific information from 0 to 1 resoruce to support major points and point of view. Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extend to which the work reflects the student's ability to: Synthesize (combines various components or different ideas into a new whole) material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, textbook) and outside, credible resources by comparing different points of view and highlighting similarities, differences, and connections. 18 (18%) - 20 (20%) Synthesizes and justifies (defends, explains, valida ...

1. Rubric for patho Assignment
Excellent
Good
Poor
Quality of Work Submitted:
The extent of which work meets the assigned criteria and work
reflects graduate level critical and analytic thinking.
27 (27%) - 30 (30%)
Assignment exceeds expectations. All topics are addressed with
a minimum of 75% containing exceptional breadth and depth
about each of the assignment topics.
24 (24%) - 26 (26%)
Assignment meets expectations. All topics are addressed with a
minimum of 50% containing good breadth and depth
about each of the assignment topics.
21 (21%) - 23 (23%)
Assignment meets most of the expectations. One required topic
is either not addressed or inadequately addressed.
0 (0%) - 20 (20%)
Assignment superficially meets some of the expectations. Two
or more required topics are either not addressed or inadequately
addressed.
Quality of Work Submitted:
The purpose of the paper is clear.
5 (5%) - 5 (5%)
A clear and comprehensive purpose statement is provided which
delineates all required criteria.
4 (4%) - 4 (4%)
Purpose of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not
descriptive.
3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)
Purpose of the assignment is vague or off topic.

2. 0 (0%) - 3 (3%)
No purpose statement was provided.
Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas:
The extend to which the work reflects the student's ability to:
Understand and interpret the assignment's key concepts.
9 (9%) - 10 (10%)
Demonstrates the ability to critically appraise and intellectually
explore key concepts.
8 (8%) - 8 (8%)
Demonstrates a clear understanding of key concepts.
7 (7%) - 7 (7%)
Shows some degree of understanding of key concepts.
0 (0%) - 6 (6%)
Shows a lack of understanding of key concepts, deviates from
topics.
Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas:
The extend to which the work reflects the student's ability to:
Apply and integrate material in course resources (i.e. video,
required readings, and textbook) and credible outside resources.
18 (18%) - 20 (20%)
Demonstrates and applies exceptional support of major points
and integrates 2 or more credible outside sources, in addition to
2-3 course resources to suppport point of view.
16 (16%) - 17 (17%)
Integrates specific information from 1 credible outside resource
and 2-3 course resources to support major points and point of
view.
14 (14%) - 15 (15%)
Minimally includes and integrates specific information from 2-3
resources to support major points and point of view.
0 (0%) - 13 (13%)
Includes and integrates specific information from 0 to 1
resoruce to support major points and point of view.

3. Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas:
The extend to which the work reflects the student's ability to:
Synthesize (combines various components or different ideas
into a new whole) material in course resources (i.e. video,
required readings, textbook) and outside, credible resources by
comparing different points of view and highlighting similarities,
differences, and connections.
18 (18%) - 20 (20%)
Synthesizes and justifies (defends, explains, validates,
confirms) information gleaned from sources to support major
points presented. Applies meaning to the field of advanced
nursing practice.
16 (16%) - 17 (17%)
Summarizes information gleaned from sources to support major
points, but does not synthesize.
14 (14%) - 15 (15%)
Identifies but does not interpret or apply concepts, and/or
strategies correctly; ideas unclear and/or underdeveloped.
0 (0%) - 13 (13%)
Rarely or does not interpret, apply, and synthesize concepts,
and/or strategies.
Written Expression and Formatting
Paragraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points
that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and
demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly
structured and carefully focused--neither long and rambling nor
short and lacking substance.
5 (5%) - 5 (5%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure,
flow, continuity and clarity
4 (4%) - 4 (4%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure,
flow, continuity and clarity 80% of the time.
3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)

4. Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure,
flow, continuity and clarity 60%- 79% of the time.
0 (0%) - 3 (3%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure,
flow, continuity and clarity < 60% of the time.
Written Expression and Formatting
English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and
proper punctuation
5 (5%) - 5 (5%)
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
4 (4%) - 4 (4%)
Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)
Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation
errors.
0 (0%) - 3 (3%)
Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
Written Expression and Formatting
The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings,
font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running
head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.
5 (5%) - 5 (5%)
Uses correct APA format with no errors.
4 (4%) - 4 (4%)
Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors.
3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)
Contains several (3-4) APA format errors.
0 (0%) - 3 (3%)
Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.
Total Points: 100
Name: NURS_6501_Week8_Application_Rubric

5. Patho Required reading
Gastrointestinal System
During examinations, patients often present with various
symptoms. Often, these symptoms overlap multiple disorders
within body systems—especially gastrointestinal (GI)
disorders—further increasing the difficulty in diagnosing and
treating patients. Consider a patient who presents with severe
abdominal pain that has persisted for months. At first review, it
might be inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel
syndrome, but upon closer inspection and testing, gastric cancer
is found. As this case outlines, it is important that you, as an
advanced practice nurse, are able to identify alterations of GI
disorders in order to properly diagnose patients or refer them
for specialized care when necessary.
This week you examine the pathophysiology of gastrointestinal
disorders. You also explore common treatments and the impact
of patient factors on these disorders.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
· Compare the pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel disorder
and irritable bowel syndrome
· Analyze treatments for digestive disorders
· Evaluate the impact of patient factors on digestive disorders
· Analyze the pathophysiology of gastric acid stimulation and
production
· Evaluate the impact of patient factors on gastrointestinal
disorders
· Evaluate clinical considerations of gastrointestinal disorders
· Understand and apply key terms, concepts, and principles
related to alterations of the gastrointestinal system
Photo Credit: Keith Brofsky/Photodisc/Getty Images

6. Huether, S. E., & McCance, K. L. (2017). Understanding
pathophysiology (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.
· Chapter 35, “Structure and Function of the Digestive System”
This chapter provides information relating to the structure and
function of the digestive system. It covers the gastrointestinal
tract and accessory organs of digestion.
· Chapter 36, “Alterations of Digestive Function”
This chapter presents information relating to disorders of the
gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs of digestion. It also
covers the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, evaluation, and
treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, peptic
ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel
syndrome.
· Chapter 37, “Alterations of Digestive Function in Children”
This chapter presents information relating to disorders of the
gastrointestinal tract and liver that affect children. It focuses on
congenital impairment, inflammatory disorders, metabolic
disorders, as well as the impairment of digestion, absorption,
and nutrition.
Hammer, G. D., & McPhee, S. J. (2019). Pathophysiology of
disease: An introduction to clinical medicine (8th ed.). New
York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.
· Chapter 13, “Gastrointestinal Disease”
This chapter provides a foundation for exploring
gastrointestinal disorders by reviewing the structure and
function of the GI tract. It also describes mechanisms of
regulation of GI tract disorders such as acid-peptic disease,

7. inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome.
· Chapter 14, “Liver Disease”
This chapter reviews the structure and function of the liver. It
then explores the clinical presentation, etiology, pathogenesis,
pathology, and clinical manifestations of three liver disorders:
acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, and cirrhosis.
· Chapter 15, “Disorders of the Exocrine Pancreas”
This chapter begins by reviewing the anatomy, histology, and
physiology of the exocrine pancreas. It then examines the
clinical presentation, etiology, pathology, pathogenesis, and
clinical manifestations of acute and chronic pancreatitis,
pancreatic insufficiency, and pancreatic cancer.
· de Bortoli, N., Martinucci, I., Bellini, M., Savarino, E.,
Savarino, V., Blandizzi, C., & Marchi, S. (2013). Overlap of
functional heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease with
irritable bowel syndrome. World Journal of Gastroenterology,
19(35), 5787-5797. doi:10.3748/wjg.v19.i35.5787
·
https://class.waldenu.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USW1/202030
_27/MS_NURS/NURS_6501/Media/NURS_6501_Week08_medi
a/index.htm
· http://www.liverfoundation.org/
· http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/index.aspx
Patho Assignment question
Assignment 1: Gastrointestinal Tract: Disorders of Motility
Jamie is a 3-month-old female who presents with her mother for
evaluation of “throwing up.” Mom reports that Jamie has been

8. throwing up pretty much all the time since she was born. Jamie
does not seem to be sick. In fact, she drinks her formula
vigorously and often acts hungry. Jamie has normal soft brown
bowel movements every day and, overall, seems like a happy
and contented baby. She smiles readily and does not cry often.
Other than the fact that she often throws up after drinking a
bottle, she seems to be a very healthy, happy infant. A more
precise history suggests that Jamie does not exactly throw up—
she does not heave or act unwell—but rather it just seems that
almost every time she drinks a bottle she regurgitates a milky
substance. Mom thought that she might be allergic to her
formula and switched her to a hypoallergenic formula. It didn’t
appear to help at all, and now Mom is very concerned.
Cases like these are not uncommon. The mother was concerned
and thinking her daughter may have an allergy; she changed to a
different formula. However, sometimes babies have immature
GI tracts that can lead to physiology reflux as they adapt to
normal life outside the uterus. Parents often do not consider this
possibility, prompting them to change formulas rather than
seeking medical care. As in the case study above, GI alterations
can often be difficult to identify because many cause similar
symptoms. This same issue also arises with adults—adults may
present with symptoms that have various potential causes. When
evaluating patients, it is important for the advanced practice
nurse to know the types of questions he or she needs to ask to
obtain the appropriate information for diagnosis. For this
reason, you must have an understanding of common GI
disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),
peptic ulcer disease (PUD), and gastritis.
To Prepare
· Review this week’s media presentation on the gastrointestinal
system.
· Review Chapter 35 in the Huether and McCance text. Identify
the normal pathophysiology of gastric acid stimulation and
production.
· Review Chapter 37 in the Huether and McCance text. Consider

9. the pathophysiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD), peptic ulcer disease (PUD), and gastritis. Think about
how these disorders are similar and different.
· Select a patient factor different from the one you selected in
this week’s Discussion: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or
behavior. Consider how the factor you selected might impact the
pathophysiology of GERD, PUD, and gastritis. Reflect on how
you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders
for a patient based on this factor.
· Review the “Mind Maps—Dementia, Endocarditis, and Gastro-
oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)” media in the Week 2
Learning Resources. Use the examples in the media as a guide
to construct a mind map for gastritis. Consider the
epidemiology and clinical presentation of gastritis.
To Complete
Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:
· Describe the normal pathophysiology of gastric acid
stimulation and production. Explain the changes that occur to
gastric acid stimulation and production with GERD, PUD, and
gastritis disorders.
· Explain how the factor you selected might impact the
pathophysiology of GERD, PUD, and gastritis. Describe how
you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders
for a patient based on the factor you selected.
· Construct a mind map for gastritis. Include the epidemiology,
pathophysiology, and clinical presentation, as well as the
diagnosis and treatment you explained in your paper.