What is its      purpose, how is it conducted, and what information does it gather?

What is its      purpose, how is it conducted, and what information does it gather?

Also, as you search the Walden library and credible      sources, consider what the literature discusses regarding the validity,      reliability, sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, ethical      dilemmas, and controversies related to the test or tool.

If you are assigned Assignment Option 2 (Child),      consider what health issues and risks may be relevant to the child in the      health example.

Based on the risks you identified, consider what       further information you would need to gain a full understanding of the       child’s health. Think about how you could gather this information in a       sensitive fashion.

Consider how you could encourage parents or caregivers       to be proactive toward the child’s health.

                                             The Assignment

Assignment (3–4 pages, not including title and reference pages):

Assignment : Adult Assessment Tools or Diagnostic Tests: Rapid strep testing in children

Include the following:

A description of how the assessment tool or diagnostic      test you were assigned is used in healthcare.

What is its purpose?

How is it conducted?

What information does it gather?

Based on your research, evaluate the test or the tool’s      validity and reliability, and explain any issues with sensitivity, reliability,      and predictive values. Include references in appropriate APA formatting.

An explanation of the health issues and risks that are      relevant to the child you were assigned.

Describe additional information you would need in order      to further assess his or her weight-related health.

Identify and describe any risks and consider what      further information you would need to gain a full understanding of the      child’s health. Think about how you could gather this information in a      sensitive fashion.

Taking into account the parents’ and caregivers’      potential sensitivities, list at least three specific questions you would      ask about the child to gather more information.

Provide at least two strategies you could employ to      encourage the parents or caregivers to be proactive about their child’s      health and weight.