Here are the exact assignment instructions for NURS 6531 / NRNP 6531: Advanced Practice Care of Adults Across the Lifespan Week 4 at Walden University, based on the standard course structure and prompts used across recent terms.
Week 4 Topic: Evaluation and Management of Cardiovascular Disorders
Main Graded Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions
Due: By Day 7 of Week 4
Point Value: Typically 100 points (part of the Application Assignments category)
Standard Verbatim Prompt (consistent wording from course materials):
Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Cardiovascular Conditions
Because cardiovascular conditions are preventable and manageable, it is important that the advanced practice nurse use both their understanding of the cardiovascular system and the impact of patient factors and behaviors that might increase patient risk of such conditions.
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For this Case Study Assignment, you will analyze an i-Human simulation case study about an adult patient with a cardiovascular condition.
To Prepare
Review the Learning Resources for this week on the evaluation and management of cardiovascular conditions.
Review the i-Human Patients Case Player Student Manual as needed.
Assignment
As you interact with this week’s i-Human patient, complete the assigned case study. For guidance on using i-Human, refer to the i-Human Graduate Programs Help link within the i-Human platform.
Complete and submit your Assignment in i-Human. This includes:
Taking a focused history.
Performing a focused physical examination.
Ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
Developing a differential diagnosis (typically 3–5 possibilities with rationale).
Selecting the primary diagnosis (with ICD-10 code).
Creating a comprehensive management plan that includes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, patient education, follow-up, referrals (if needed), and health promotion/prevention strategies.
Submit your completed i-Human Case Study (including the Performance Summary and Management Plan).
Looking Ahead Note (standard):
You should have received an email with your i-Human Patients login and password. If not, contact your Course Instructor.
Additional Week 4 Elements (standard in most sections)
Board Vitals / Knowledge Check: 20-question quiz covering cardiovascular disorders (e.g., hypertension, hyperlipidemia, heart failure, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias) and related advanced practice topics.
No major Discussion in Week 4 (discussions are in Weeks 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 10).
Required Readings: Chapters on cardiovascular conditions from the primary textbook (Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice by Buttaro et al.), plus guidelines such as AHA/ACC on hypertension, hyperlipidemia (ASCVD risk), and heart failure.
Common i-Human Cases in Week 4
Cases often involve conditions like hyperlipidemia, hypertension, chest pain, or heart failure risk factors (e.g., a patient with elevated lipids, smoking history, or family cardiac risk). Examples from student materials include hyperlipidemia management plans or cases like Harvey Hoya.
Rubric / Grading Focus (standard Walden criteria)
Thorough history-taking and physical exam selection in i-Human.
Accurate differential diagnosis ranking with strong clinical reasoning.
Evidence-based primary diagnosis and management plan (pharmacology with dosing/rationale, lifestyle modifications, monitoring for side effects, patient education).
Overall i-Human performance metrics (history, exam, diagnostics, etc.).
Integration of Learning Resources, clinical guidelines (AHA/ACC, etc.), and consideration of patient-specific factors (age, comorbidities, risk factors, prevention).
Proper documentation in the management plan.
Key Notes
Week 4 emphasizes preventive care, risk factor modification (e.g., ASCVD risk calculator, lifestyle interventions), and pharmacologic management (statins, antihypertensives, etc.) in adults and older adults.
Focus on red flags, when to refer (e.g., unstable angina), and multimorbidity in geriatric patients.
If paired with PRAC 6531, relate concepts to your practicum encounters and continue logging hours/SOAP notes.
Next Steps
Log into your Walden Canvas course → Go to Week 4 → Open the Assignment link for the i-Human Case Study and the Board Vitals/Knowledge Check.
Review the exact prompt, specific i-Human case assigned this term, rubric, Learning Resources, and any instructor-specific notes (the exact patient case can vary by section).
Check the Course Syllabus and Course Schedule PDF (linked in the course) for confirmation of due dates and point values.
