Overview
As a pediatric nurse practitioner, it is essential that you analyze the growth chart and explain the findings to parents so that you can provide guidance in the form of a healthcare plan.
Patient information: A 7-year-old male patient comes into your office for a well exam. The child is 47.5 inches tall and weighs 65 lbs.
As the pediatric nurse practitioner, explain the child’s growth chart to the parent. Use the appropriate growth chart (you can share your screen to refer to the chart) to explain the child’s height-for-age and weight-for-age percentiles as well as his BMI, including his percentile. Determine the diagnosis and explain to the parent whether the child is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. Share a treatment plan and suggestions for future steps for the parent.
This needs to be recorded as a video, not more than 3 minutes
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAt the beginning of video, shows ID and introduces/identifies self. Shows face on video. | 10 to >5.0 ptsExcellent5 to >0.0 ptsGood 0 ptsFair0 ptsPoor | 10 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIncludes height-for-age percentiles | 15 to >5.0 ptsExcellentIncludes stature-for-age percentiles5 to >0.0 ptsGoodDoes not include stature-for-age percentiles 0 ptsFair0 ptsPoor | 15 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIncludes weight-for-age percentiles | 15 to >5.0 ptsExcellentIncludes weight-for-age percentiles5 to >2.0 ptsGoodDoes not include weight-for-age percentiles 2 to >0.0 ptsFair0 ptsPoor | 15 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIncludes BMI percentiles | 15 to >5.0 ptsExcellentIncludes BMI percentiles5 to >0.0 ptsGoodDoes not include BMI percentiles 0 ptsFair0 ptsPoor | 15 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProvides a diagnosis and explains to the parent whether the child is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. | 15 to >13.0 ptsExcellentClearly and fully explains whether the child is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.13 to >11.0 ptsGoodAdequately explains whether the child is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. 11 to >10.0 ptsFairExplains whether the child is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese but the response is vague, unclear, or incomplete.10 to >0 ptsPoorInsufficient or missing explanation of whether the child is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. | 15 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeShares treatment plan and suggestions for future steps for parent. | 15 to >13.0 ptsExcellentClearly and fully explains diagnoses and suggestions for future steps for the parent.13 to >11.0 ptsGoodAdequately explains diagnoses and suggestions for future steps for the parent. 11 to >10.0 ptsFairExplains diagnoses and suggestions for future steps for the parent, but the response is vague, unclear, or incomplete.10 to >0 ptsPoorInsufficient or missing explanation of diagnoses and suggestions for future steps for the parent. | 15 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUses a professional and friendly demeanor. | 15 to >13.0 ptsExcellentConsistently uses a professional and friendly demeanor while maintaining eye contact.13 to >11.0 ptsGoodAdequately uses a professional and friendly demeanor while maintaining eye contact. 11 to >10.0 ptsFairUse of a professional and friendly demeanor is inconsistent. Eye contact is not maintainred throughout video.10 to >0 ptsPoorDoes not use a professional and friendly demeanor. | 15 pts |
Total Points: 100