Assignment Task: Gynecologic Health
Case studies provide the opportunity to simulate realistic scenarios involving patients presenting with various health problems or symptoms. Such case studies enable nurse learners to apply concepts, lessons, and critical thinking to interviewing, screening, diagnostic approaches, as well as the development of treatment plans.
For this Case Study Assignment, you will analyze a case study scenario to obtain information related to a comprehensive well-woman exam and determine differential diagnoses, diagnostics, and develop treatment and management plans. Looking for Course Help?
Resources:
- Schuiling, K. D., & Likis, F. E. (2022). Gynecologic health care (4th ed.). Jones and Bartlett Learning.
o Chapter 10, "Women's Health After Bariatric Surgery" (pp. 165 - 171)
- Curry, S. J., & U.S. Prevent Services Task Force. (2018). Screening for intimate partner violence, elder abuse, and abuse of vulnerable adults US preventive services task force final recommendation statement. JAMA, 320(16), 1678-1687.
- Fanslow, J., Wise, M. R., & Marriott, J. (2019). Intimate partner violence and women's reproductive health. Obstetrics, Gynaecology& Reproductive Medicine, 29(12), 342-350
- Lockwood, C. J. (2019). Key points for today's 'well-woman' exam: A guide for ob/gyns. Contemporary OB/GYN, 64(1), 23-29.
- Document: Week 3 Case Studies Download Week 3 Case Studies(PDF)
- Document: Week 3 Case Study Template Download Week 3 Case Study Template (Word document)
Clinical Guideline Resources:
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). (2020).
- American Nurses Association (ANA) (n.d.).
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (CDC). (n.d.).
- HealthyPeople 2030. (2020). Healthy People 2030 Framework.
- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). What's happening at your association. (2020).
Required Media:
- Gynecologic Health - Comprehensive Well-Woman Exam
Dr. Phyllis Morgan discusses the comprehensive well-woman exam and any pertinent information related to this topic (27 mins).
- SeattlePTC (2015). Examination of Vaginal Wet Preps [YouTube Video]
o Note: This media program is approximately 15 minutes.
o Note: As you review this video, consider this as a basic microscopy (yeast, BV).
Optional Resources:
Hatcher, R. A., Nelson, A. L., Trussell, J., Cwaik, C., Cason, P., Policar, M. S., Kowal, D. (2018). Contraceptive technology (21st ed.). PDR Network, LLC.
Note: In Weeks 1-10, these resources are optional for your review. In Week 11, you will be required to review each of the PowerPoint slides from the text Gynecologic Health Care (4th ed.).
To prepare:
- Review the 4 case studies in this week's Learning Resources. Select one of the cases to prepare your written assignment.
- Review the Learning Resources for this week and pay close attention to the media program related to the basic microscope skills. Also, consider re-reviewing the media programs found in Week 1 Learning Resources.
- Carefully review the clinical guideline resources.