NR514 Assignment Module 2: Shadow Health Assignment – Cardiovascular Single System Assessment

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NR514 Health Assessment

Assignment Overview

Assess the Cardiovascular system of Tina Jones, a Digital Standardized Patient. Interview and examine the patient, document your findings, and complete post-exam activities. You will earn points on the Digital Clinical Experience (DCE) score during Shadow Health activities for how well you identify and respond to opportunities to emphasize and educate your patients. Please note: there will be no rounding up of DCE score.

Assignment Instructions

  1. Access Shadow Health. You will complete all assessment assignments using the Shadow Health virtual reality simulation platform.
  2. Complete the Shadow Health Digital Clinical Experience Cardiovascular Single System Exam and post-activity survey.

How to Approach This Assignment

  • Log into Shadow Health and review the cardiovascular assessment objectives before starting.

  • Conduct a detailed patient interview focusing on cardiovascular history, risk factors, and symptoms (e.g., chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath).

  • Perform all required cardiovascular examination steps (inspection, palpation, auscultation).

  • Identify abnormal findings and document them accurately in the Shadow Health platform.

  • Provide patient education when appropriate (e.g., lifestyle advice, medication adherence).

  • Complete all post-activity surveys to ensure full credit.

  • Maintain structured, professional documentation to maximize your DCE score.