Grading Rubric Student This Sheet 875417

Grading Rubricstudent This Sheet

This sheet is to help you understand what we are looking for, and what our margin remarks might be about on your write ups of patients. Since at all of the white-ups that you hand in are uniform, this represents what MUST be included in every write-up. 1) Identifying Data (___5pts): The opening list of the note. It contains age, sex, race, marital status, etc. The patient complaint should be given in quotes. If the patient has more than one complaint, each complaint should be listed separately (1, 2, etc.) and each addressed in the subjective and under the appropriate number. 2) Subjective Data (___30pts. ): This is the historical part of the note. It contains the following: a) Symptom analysis/HPI(Location, quality , quantity or severity, timing, setting, factors that make it better or worse, and associate manifestations.(10pts). b) Review of systems of associated systems, reporting all pertinent positives and negatives (10pts). c) Any PMH, family hx, social hx, allergies, medications related to the complaint/problem (10pts). If more than one chief complaint, each should be written u in this manner. 3) Objective Data(__25pt.): Vital signs need to be present. Height and Weight should be included where appropriate. a) Appropriate systems are examined, listed in the note and consistent with those identified in 2b.(10pts). b) Pertinent positives and negatives must be documented for each relevant system. c) Any abnormalities must be fully described. Measure and record sizes of things (likes moles, scars). Avoid using “okâ€, “clearâ€, “within normal limitsâ€, positive/ negative, and normal/abnormal to describe things. (5pts). 4) Assessment (___10pts.): Encounter paragraph and diagnoses should be clearly listed and worded appropriately including ICD10 codes. 5) Plan (___15pts.): Be sure to include any teaching, health maintenance and counseling along with the pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures. If you have more than one diagnosis, it is helpful to have this section divided into separate numbered sections. 6) Subjective/ Objective, Assessment and Management and Consistent (___10pts.): Does the note support the appropriate differential diagnosis process? Is there evidence that you know what systems and what symptoms go with which complaints? The assessment/diagnoses should be consistent with the subjective section and then the assessment and plan. The management should be consistent with the assessment/ diagnoses identified. 7) Clarity of the Write-up(___5pts.): Is it literate, organized and complete? Comments: Total Score: ____________ Instructor: __________________________________ Guidelines for Focused SOAP Notes · Label each section of the SOAP note (each body part and system). · Do not use unnecessary words or complete sentences. · Use Standard Abbreviations S: SUBJECTIVE DATA (information the patient/caregiver tells you). Chief Complaint (CC): a statement describing the patient’s symptoms, problems, condition, diagnosis, physician-recommended return(s) for this patient visit. The patient’s own words should be in quotes. History of present illness (HPI): a chronological description of the development of the patient's chief complaint from the first symptom or from the previous encounter to the present. Include the eight variables (Onset, Location, Duration, Characteristics, Aggravating Factors, Relieving Factors, Treatment, Severity-OLDCARTS), or an update on health status since the last patient encounter. Past Medical History (PMH): Update current medications, allergies, prior illnesses and injuries, operations and hospitalizations allergies, age-appropriate immunization status. Family History (FH): Update significant medical information about the patient's family (parents, siblings, and children). Include specific diseases related to problems identified in CC, HPI or ROS. Social History(SH): An age-appropriate review of significant activities that may include information such as marital status, living arrangements, occupation, history of use of drugs, alcohol or tobacco, extent of education and sexual history. Review of Systems (ROS). There are 14 systems for review. List positive findings and pertinent negatives in systems directly related to the systems identified in the CC and symptoms which have occurred since last visit; (1) constitutional symptoms (e.g., fever, weight loss), (2) eyes, (3) ears, nose, mouth and throat, (4) cardiovascular, (5) respiratory, (6) gastrointestinal, (7) genitourinary, (8) musculoskeletal, (9-}.integument (skin and/or breast), (10) neurological, (11) psychiatric, (12) endocrine, (13) hematological/lymphatic, {14) allergic/immunologic. The ROS should mirror the PE findings section. 0: OBJECTIVE DATA (information you observe, assessment findings, lab results). Sufficient physical exam should be performed to evaluate areas suggested by the history and patient's progress since last visit. Document specific abnormal and relevant negative findings. Abnormal or unexpected findings should be described . You should include only the information which was provided in the case study, do not include additional data. Record observations for the following systems if applicable to this patient encounter (there are 12 possible systems for examination) : Constitutional (e.g. vita! signs, general appearance), Eyes, ENT/mouth, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, GI, GU, Musculoskeletal, Skin, Neurological, Psychiatric, Hematological/lymphatic/immunologic/lab testing. The focused PE should only include systems for which you have been given data. NOTE: Cardiovascular and Respiratory systems should be assessed on every patient regardless of the chief complaint. Testing Results: Results of any diagnostic or lab testing ordered during that patient visit. A: ASSESSMENT : (this is your diagnosis (es) with the appropriate ICD 10 code) List and number the possible diagnoses (problems) you have identified. These diagnoses are the conclusions you have drawn from the subjective and objective data. Remember: Your subjective and objective data should support your diagnoses and your therapeutic plan . Do not write that a diagnosis is to be "ruled out" rather state the working definitions of each differential or primary diagnosis (es). For each diagnoses provide a cited rationale for choosing this diagnosis. This rationale includes a one sentence cited definition of the diagnosis (es) the pathophysiology, the common signs and symptoms, the patients presenting signs and symptoms and the focused PE findings and tests results that support the dx. Include the interpretation of all lab data given in the case study and explain how those results support your chosen diagnosis. P: PLAN (this is your treatment plan specific to this patient). Each step of your plan must include an EBP citation. 1. Medications write out the prescription including dispensing information and provide EBP to support ordering each medication. Be sure to include both prescription and OTC medications. 2. Additional diagnostic tests include EBP citations to support ordering additional tests 3. Education this is part of the chart and should be brief, this is not a patient education sheet and needs to have a reference. 4. Referrals include citations to support a referral 5. Follow up. Patient follow-up should be specified with time or circumstances of return. You must provide a reference for your decision on when to follow up. 1 Miami Regional University Date of Encounter: Preceptor/Clinical Site: Clinical Instructor: Patricio Bidart MSN, APRN, FNP-C Soap Note # ____ Main Diagnosis: Z00.01-Annual Wellness Check up PATIENT INFORMATION Name S.N. Age: 55 yrs Gender at Birth: Male Gender Identity: Male Source: Patient Allergies: Denies food, environmental, or drug allergy Current Medications: Denies use of medications. Takes no herbal medicines or supplement medications. PMH: He has no history of hospitalizations. Denies chronic illnesses such as cancer, HTN, psychiatric diseases, asthma, or diabetes. Immunizations: COVID 19 vaccine on 10/12/2021. He received the influenza vaccine on 5/2021. Tdap booster was given in 2010. He received all childhood immunizations but was unable to recall the exact dates. Preventive Care: RBS done on 20/3/2021. B.P. measurements taken on 20/3/2021. Surgical History: No history of recent or previous surgeries. 2 Family History: Raised by biological parents. His mother is 78years and has HTN and diabetes. Father is 85 years with no chronic illness. His maternal grandfather died at 80 years and had a history of BPH and HTN. Social History: He is a small-scale farmer. Married to one wife.Has three children. He neither smokes nor drinks. Sexual Orientation: He has one wife, and he is heterosexual Nutrition History: He takes a balanced diet. He avoids fat-rich diets and processed foods. He takes a fruit every day in the morning. He drinks seven glasses of water every day. He does not drink sweetened drinks or coffee. Subjective Data: Chief Complaint: "I am feeling great, but I am here for my annual check-up." Symptom analysis/HPI: The patient's last annual check-up was in May 2021. The patient reports the absence of any abnormal laboratory or physical findings during that check-up. His previous eye examination was on October 2021. His last dental review was in November 2021. Colonoscopy and PSA test were done in January 2018. His previous B.P. screening, Blood Sugar Screening were done in March 2021. Lip profile tests were done in January 2017. There were no other current concerns or complaints by the patient. Review of Systems (ROS CONSTITUTIONAL: No fatigue, chills, general body weakness, night sweats, or fever RESPIRATORY: No dyspnea, wheezing, chest pains, or cough GASTROINTESTINAL: No nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea 3 NEUROLOGIC: No numbness, loss of consciousness, tingling, or confusion HEENT: H: no dizziness, headache, or confusion. Eyes: no itching, pain, diplopia, or blurry vision Ears: no pain, hearing loss, tingling sensation, or discharges Nose: No bleeding, itching, or discharge o Throat: no sore throat, edema, or voice changes CARDIOVASCULAR: no chest pains, palpitations,dizzness or edema GENITOURINARY: no dysuria, discharge, urinary urgency, or hematuria MUSCULOSKELETAL: no muscle pains, joint swelling, joint pain, or muscle spasms SKIN: no hives, skin rashes, or hyperpigmentation Objective Data: VITAL SIGNS: BP-110/90 mmHg, RR 19, Pulse rate 70b/min . SPO2 is 100%. Height-180cm, Weight-63kg, computed BMI-22.5 GENERAL APPEARANCE: A white male, seated, alert and well-nourished, with no signs of respiratory distress. There is no pallor, jaundice, cyanosis, dehydration, edema, or lymphadenopathy. NEUROLOGICAL: Normal speechA& O x3, typical gait, no tremors, normal speech, no cerebellar S/S, or motor-sensory loss. RESPIRATORY: Chest wall is symmetrical, rises following respiration, no visible masses or scars, no tenderness, percussion note is tympanic, bilateral entry of air, breath sounds were normal following auscultation. 4 CARDIOVASCULAR: Normoactive precordium, palpable apical pulse mid-clavicular line at the 5th ICS, regular H.R., no thrills, no heaves, On auscultation, there were no murmurs, and S1 and S2 were heard. GASTROINTESTINAL: Flat abdomen, umbilicus everted, moving with respiration, no masses, no tenderness or organomegaly; warm. Normoactive bowel sounds were heard. INTEGUMENTARY: Dark, warm, and dry. No rashes, abrasions, lesions, or hives HEENT: H: Normocephalic, no scars, masses, or bruises.

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This case illustrates a comprehensive approach to conducting an annual wellness examination, emphasizing the critical components of a SOAP note within adult primary care. It underscores the importance of thorough subjective history-taking, meticulous physical examination, thoughtful assessment, and an evidence-based plan to promote preventive health management and early detection of potential health issues in a 55-year-old male patient with no current complaints but at typical age-related risk for certain illnesses.

Introduction

Annual health evaluations are essential in maintaining optimal health among middle-aged adults. Such assessments serve as opportunities for early detection of chronic diseases, reinforce health promotion, and update immunizations and screenings. Implementing structured SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) documentation ensures a systematic and comprehensive approach to patient care, fostering clear communication and effective management strategies (Bickley, 2017).

Subjective Data

The patient, a 55-year-old male, reports feeling well and attending for his routine annual check-up, with no current complaints or symptoms suggestive of underlying pathology. His past medical history indicates prior screenings such as colonoscopy and PSA testing, all within the recommended time frame. The absence of current symptoms across multiple organ systems simplifies the case but underscores the importance of preventive screenings.¹

The review of systems confirms no constitutional symptoms (fever, weight loss), respiratory concerns, gastrointestinal disturbances, neurological deficits, or genitourinary issues. His social history reveals a non-smoker, non-drinker lifestyle, with a balanced diet and good hydration, lowering his risk for several lifestyle-related diseases². Family history notes hypertension and diabetes in his mother, with BPH in his maternal grandfather, informing tailored screening strategies.

The patient's history supports continuing routine preventive care and screenings tailored to his age, family history, and lifestyle.

Objective Data

Vital signs, including blood pressure (110/90 mmHg), pulse (70 bpm), respiratory rate (19), and oxygen saturation (100%), fall within normal limits for his age, indicating adequate cardiovascular and respiratory function. The physical examination reveals a well-nourished, alert male with no signs of distress.

HEAD: Normocephalic, atraumatic. Eyes: Pupil equal, reactive; no visual disturbances. Ears, nose, and throat are unremarkable with no evidence of infections or structural abnormalities³.

Cardiovascular: Normal S1 and S2 sounds, no murmurs or extra sounds, palpable PMI at fifth intercostal space, consistent with a healthy heart⁴. Pulmonary assessment shows symmetrical chest expansion, clear breath sounds bilaterally. Abdomen is soft, with no organomegaly or tenderness. Skin is dry and free of rashes, scars, or lesions.

Neurological exam demonstrates normal gait, cognitive function, and motor-sensory responses, consistent with a healthy baseline⁵. The examination aligns with routine adult screening, with no findings requiring further immediate investigation.

Assessment

The primary diagnosis is a healthy 55-year-old male presenting for routine preventive care: Z00.00 - Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings⁶. This assessment justifies ongoing adherence to screening and health promotion strategies.

Secondary considerations include evaluation of risk factors for common age-related conditions, such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer, based on age and family history.

Plan

Investigations

• Repeat lipid profile—evidence supports lipid screening every 5 years for adults aged 20-75 to evaluate cardiovascular risk⁷.
• PSA screening—recommended for men over 50, particularly with family history of BPH or prostate cancer.⁸
• Blood pressure monitoring—ongoing assessment of hypertension risk⁹.
• Colonoscopic screening—reaffirmed due to age and prior screening in 2018, as per guidelines¹⁰.

Education

Encourage continued healthy lifestyle: balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, regular physical activity, and avoidance of tobacco and excessive alcohol. Reinforce routine screening importance and adherence to immunization schedules¹¹.

Referrals

Referral to urology for prostate health discussion if PSA results are abnormal; referral to a dietitian for ongoing nutritional counseling could be considered based on lipid profile outcomes¹².

Follow-Up

Follow-up in 6-12 months to review screening results and adjust health strategies accordingly, with earlier contact if any new symptoms develop¹³.

In conclusion, this comprehensive annual wellness visit emphasizes proactive preventive care, tailored screening based on age and family history, and health education to promote long-term wellness in a healthy middle-aged man.

References

1. Bickley, L. S. (2017). Bates' Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking (7th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2020). Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov
3. American Academy of Ophthalmology. (2020). Basic and Clinical Science Course: Ophthalmic Examination. AAO.
4. Messerli, F. H., & Lehman, D. (2019). Essential Hypertension. In Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine (11th ed.). Elsevier.
5. Lezak, M. D., Howieson, D. B., & Loring, D. W. (2012). Neuropsychological Assessment (4th ed.). Oxford University Press.
6. 6. US Preventive Services Task Force. (2018). Screening for prostate cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. JAMA, 319(18), 1901-1913.
7. 7. Stone, N. J., et al. (2019). AHA/ACC/AAPA guideline on the prevention, detection, evaluation, and management of high blood pressure in adults. Hypertension, 74(5), e13–e115.
8. 8. Catalona, W. J. (2018). Prostate cancer screening. Medical Clinics of North America, 102(2), 239–251.