In this exercise, you will complete a MindMap to gauge your understanding of this week’s content
In this exercise, you will complete a MindMap to gauge your understanding of this week’s content. Select one of the possible topics provided to complete your MindMap assignment.
- Stroke
- Multiple sclerosis
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Myasthenia gravis
- Headache: May choose — migraine, cluster, tension
- Seizure disorders: Adults or Children
- Brain injury
- Alzheimer Disease
- Neuroblastoma
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Degenerative Disorders of the Spine: May choose — Low back pain, Degenerative Disc Disease
Expert Answer and Explanation

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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Select one of the possible topics provided and complete the MindMap. Describe the Pathophysiology and Etiology of the primary diagnosis. List risk factors related to the primary diagnosis.
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30 to >27.0 pts Excellent A thoroughly completed MindMap with a selected topic was submitted. The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the pathophysiology at the cellular level and shows understanding of the primary diagnosis. The response accurately and thoroughly identifies etiology for the diagnosis and lists appropriate risk factors.
27 to >23.0 pts Good A completed MindMap with a selected topic was submitted. The response describes the pathophysiology at the organ level of the primary diagnosis. The response does not identify specific etiology for the diagnosis and some risk factors are not linked to diagnosis.
23 to >19.0 pts Fair An inaccurately complete or vague MindMap with a selected topic was submitted. The response inaccurately or vaguely describes the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis. The response inaccurately or vaguely identifies etiology for the diagnosis and all risk factors are not linked to diagnosis.
19 to >0 pts Poor An incomplete MindMap with a selected topic was submitted, or is missing. The response does not describe the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis. The response does not identify etiology for this diagnosis and risk factors are missing.
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30 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome What are the patient’s signs and symptoms for this diagnosis? How does the diagnosis impact other body systems and what are the possible complications?
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20 to >17.0 pts Excellent The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the patient’s signs and symptoms for this diagnosis. The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail how this diagnosis might impact other body systems and their possible complications.
17 to >14.0 pts Good The response accurately describes the patient’s signs and symptoms for this diagnosis. The response accurately describes how this diagnosis might impact other body systems and their possible complications.
14 to >12.0 pts Fair The response inaccurately or vaguely describes the patient’s signs and symptoms for this diagnosis. The response inaccurately or vaguely describes how this diagnosis might impact other body systems and their possible complications.
12 to >0 pts Poor The response inaccurately and vaguely describes the patient’s signs and symptoms for this diagnosis, or is missing. The response inaccurately and vaguely describes how the diagnosis might impact other body systems and their possible complications, or is missing.
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20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome What diagnostic tests or labs would you order to confirm the primary diagnosis?
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20 to >17.0 pts Excellent The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the diagnostic tests and labs to order for primary diagnosis and are appropriately linked within the Mind map.
17 to >14.0 pts Good The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the diagnostic tests and labs to order for primary diagnosis but are not appropriately linked within the Mind map.
14 to >12.0 pts Fair The response inaccurately or vaguely describes the diagnostic tests and labs to order for primary diagnosis and are not linked within the Mind map.
12 to >0 pts Poor The response inaccurately and vaguely describes the diagnostic tests and labs to order for primary diagnosis.
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20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome What treatment options would you consider? Include possible referrals and medications.
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20 to >17.0 pts Excellent The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the treatment options they would consider. The response accurately and thoroughly describes potential referrals and medications.
17 to >14.0 pts Good The response accurately describes the treatment options they would consider. The response accurately describes potential referrals and medications.
14 to >12.0 pts Fair The response inaccurately or vaguely describes the treatment options they would consider. The response inaccurately or vaguely describes potential referrals and medications.
12 to >0 pts Poor The response inaccurately and vaguely describes the treatment options they would consider, or is missing. The response inaccurately and vaguely describes possible referrals and medications, or is missing.
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20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Resources and Mind map formatting/writing
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10 to >7.0 pts Excellent The response is articulate with demonstration of advanced terms and knowledge in writing style with no grammatical or spelling errors. Appropriate electronic mind mapping format. Reference list included with at least two research articles that are within last 5 years. Research articles are also cited and linked within mind map.
7 to >4.0 pts Good The response is efficient with correct spelling and no gross grammatical and/or spelling errors. Appropriate electronic mind mapping format. Reference list included with at least two research articles within last 5 years but not cited or linked within mind map.
4 to >2.0 pts Fair The response is fair with a few spelling and grammatical errors. Appropriate electronic mind mapping format. Reference list included with at least two research articles but not within last 5 years and not cited or linked within mind map.
2 to >0 pts Poor The response is poor with gross grammatical and spelling errors. Did not use appropriate electronic mind mapping format. Did not include reference list with at least two research articles.
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10 pts
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